Be warned about job offers by wentworth marketing inc.
After applying for a job with Wentworth Marketing in Atlanta, GA, and scheduling an interview, going to the interview, and going on a second interview, (and then offered a job), I am well educated enough to say Wentworth does fraudulent business and I would caution everyone who thinks they are in for a great career opportunity—this seems to be much like so many "marketing" companies that are all over the US.
Wentworth, like Silvalining Marketing Concepts in Marietta, GA (see consumer complaints: http://usacomplaints.com/reports/0/391/RipOff0391165.htm) and Ocean Promotions, Inc. Rhode Island (see consumer complaints: http://usacomplaints.com/reports/0/390/RipOff0390532.htm) does its business by hiring "entry level" professionals and getting them to do b2b sales or other "event-based" sales as a third-party representative of any numerous "Fortune 500" company or popular non-profit org.
But these businesses are scam artists at best. Wentworth sells AT&T Business Solutions, aka: internet and phone service for businesses. My "day-long interview" involved traveling to 45 different companies and marketing AT&T upgrades and "new" products. Though there were good marketing and sales tactics used (and I considered my experience with Wentworth educational and beneficial for my career in sales), the overall theory of the company was a hoax.
See the link above for a great-detailed report on Ocean Promotions... The linked report gives much about how Wentworth does it's business (though I had a much better experience than that guy and I think Wentworth is run better and they have a little more honesty than Ocean Promotions). But their 4-Tier "leadership development" and "management development" systems are the same:
Entry Level (2-4 weeks; $300-400 a week)
Leader (4-18 months; $500-800 a week)
Assistant Manager (4-6 months; 40-60k a year)
Manager (1st year 70-90k)
Be aware of any company with this scheme—with their job postings everywhere that look like:
New Talent WANTED!
About the Job
Wentworth Inc.? Is a premiere, privately owned and operated sales and marketing firm based in Midtown Atlanta that specializes in client retention and new client acquisition; we are looking for fresh talent.? Our established client list includes a leading Fortune 500 company in the telecom industry.? This job involves customer service, sales and marketing of services to new business prospects.? We are looking for those who think big; if you don't, don't waste your time!
We are interviewing for entry level positions, all of which have the opportunity for advancement.? The perfect candidate must possess enthusiasm, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.? We also value great people skills, ambition and integrity.? Full training is available for the right people.? This job is a business to business outside sales position.? Compensation is based on performance.?
Here at Wentworth, we are results driven and strive for success.? We are looking for individuals who possess certain leadership skills and are competitive by nature.? Some of the top trainers in our company have collegiate as well as professional sports backgrounds.? If you feel you meet this description please send your resume to hr? @wentworthinc.? Org
—or—
Silvalining Marketing, Inc.? Is a premiere, privately owned and operated EVENT BASED promotions and marketing firm located in Atlanta.? We currently represent several of the largest non-profit organizations in the country and are looking for ambitious professionals who have great people skills looking for an opportunity with growth potential.? Here at Silvalining, we understand that your success and ours depends on working with the most talented, hardest working professionals in the industry.? We pride ourselves on our exceptional people and their daily commitment to excellence.?
PLEASE NOTE-WE DO NOT DO ANY DOOR TO DOOR, BUSINESS TO BUSINESS OR TELEMARKETING, SORRY!
As Silvalining Marketing expands in terms of clients and locations, we will need successful individuals to lead and manage new clients and branch locations.? We are currently hiring at the entry level and looking to promote from within to an Executive Management role.? All entry level positions provide full paid training for qualified candidates.?
Responsibilities of the entry level positions:
Understand the basic fundamentals of event promotions and client relations
Interacting with the community for our client.?
Developing solutions to campaign specific problems.?
Requirements
The following characteristics are mandatory:
Strong communication skills
Ability to work successfully in teams and in leadership positions
Goal oriented and career-minded
Highest level of integrity and work ethic
*AVAILABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY IS A MUST
(*ok, so I have to make a comment on this, thought it really has no value—this doesn't make sense to me, "you must be able to start immediately!" —what the hell? So I was offered a position with Wentworth but because I told them I couldn't start for a week they were very hesitant with still wanting me. To be honest, I was everything they wanted, but because I couldn't start right away they didn't want to hire me; why? Because their fraudulent business model told them that if the person couldn't work right away, that that person isn't the right person for the job—this is so incredibly ignorant, you have to see the bull in the company... Anyways, that's a weak rant, but I wanted to rant.)
These Job postings can be found everywhere and when you do the research and see their spiffy web pages designed with flash but giving no real information — be very cautious, actually, I would advise you run the other direction, but seriously, don't bother with these frauds.
Thank you for spending your time on this consumer complaints; if you want to be able to write up one on Wentworth or any other similar fake company please apply and enjoy a wasted day!
God bless.
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