Be aware... JSTARR Advertising falls within all of the comments mentioned above. My scepticism began when I was asked to provide my social security number and drivers license number on the application. MMM...
I sent my resume in a basic word file. I was asked to copy and paste my resume. Mmm... Most advertising HR departments have a computer that can handle receiving various types of documents.
They never called, but emailed me to call NOW!!! Then I was asked to come in the same day. MMM...
Two rooms with acccess to and from the front office into the interview office-ONLY!
No cubicles, generally a necessity in sales, marketing advertising or any business for that matter. MMM...
The business card provided by the "Recruiting Manager" had a different last name on her card than advertised. Not too unusual but questionable never the less. She was way too chipper for a phone answering secretary, thus, indicating she definately was not getting paid $12 an hour, but she had a much higher vested interest. More people more money... MMM...
The email address provided by the owner and Recruiting Manager was an identical "hotmail" account. Most Ad agencies have enough money to get a real account. MMM...
I was scheduled at 2:30 and their were 8 people in the waiting room. Our names were called two at a time, to meet with John, which I was told was the owner.
A picture in his office included him holding a gals waist who looked distincly similar to the "Recruiting Manager." Although it may not have been her? MMM...
His desk did not have an ounce of paper on it. Most CEO's Owners, CFO's, okay, anyone in business have nicely stacked or stacks of paper work on their desks. MMM...
I was invited to the interview office with another gentleman. As we both sat there and listened to his "You want my position" quick car salesman like pitch. Neither one of us could get a word in edgewise. My thoughts, he spoke so fast because he was trying to "sell us" something? But I never could put a finger on what. It was very unclear. As if he was embarrased to say? Most interviewers want to know about you and the two resumes they have in front of them. MMM...
I asked "why their are so many people in the waiting room and if the turnover for this company is high." His response was "he was trying to find the very best."
Huh... If he didn't ramble on so fast and get to know the people he was interviewing he might have the very best! Revolving doors raised a serious question for me. MMM...
I received the call at 4:45 tonight, got the same line "You lucked out-You have been invited back for tomorrow."
I was told, "Don't wear your Stelletto's (SP) "Wear confortable shoes." How very nice of him to say, although I agreed to show up at 8:30 in the morning. I have since decided to wear my "comfortable shoes, " slippers and I'm going surfing...
Be Aware of credibility when you notice or feel in your gut something or anything is questionable. Because it is!!!
Always question the legitimacy of ANY Company before you agree to a position.
My thoughtful funny feeling today prompted me to research further... And this page is what I found!!!
MMM... Thanks...
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