Almost signed up to be a "Franchise Business Owner"
I recieved a few e-mails to this effect:
I reviewed your resume posted online. I feel that you may be qualified for our HireBug Account Executive position. The position is in your local area working for HireBug.
HireBug created a revolutionary way for employers to find applicants which has been incredibly well received in the marketplace.in other words customers love our service and we are growing to meet incredible demand.
Please visit our site at
Www.hirebug.com
You may click on the Account Executive tab for a detailed description of the position. If you feel this position may be right for you, fill out the online application.
P.J. Thomas
So, I called interested in hearing more details. I was put on a conference call with suposidly 50 applicants around the US who would be candidates for a "Business Owner Franchise." The conference call lasted an hour (not an 1-800#) on my dime, and then they took a few questions. They went through a small demo but was very vague about the commission structure. Only a model where you put in some basic numbers and you can make 86K per year. Still sceptical, I called 4-5 friends and sent them their web site.
One friend gave me some good advice. To go back and ask to a couple of "Franchise Business Owners" to see how it's going. I asked the "Regional Sales Manager" if I could call on some references.
Here is the Major RED flag that came up: First she said yes I could and the she said no because they wanted to protect their identities. As a professional recruiter who had hired Sales managers for other frachise types of businesses like Insurance agencies, I ALL ways allow candidates to speak with other people doing the business! Even if it's only an investment under $500, it could be a huge start up and your time invested with 3 other sales agents you're suppose to recruit as well.
I asked the Regional Sales Manager what would be the next step. She said to speak with a VP and to have a credit card ready. So, they really don't care who they franchise to? They clearly don't do ANY background checks or references on their so called "Business Franchise Owners"
I have another phone screen with the VP of sales and will follow-up with more. However, if they see this posting, I might not be "selected."
Signed, VERY skeptical Business Owner Franchise Applicant.
Trieu - Farmington, Connecticut
U.S.A.
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