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    Occured yesterday..I have been aggressively seeking a job for the last few weeks, applying and interviewing wherever I can. I went in for the inital interview and everything seemed pretty good. They made it seem like it was going to be an advertising/marketing job working with a group in an office setting, which is something I would be intersted in doing. I get called back for a second interview and they tell me it is going to be from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Then they tell me to wear comfortable shoes. I figured at this point I would be doing SOME walking, which I have no problem with....

    I spent 8 hours in the hot sun going door to door attempting to sell oil changes as part of a promotional deal with an advertising company. I was an "observer" while the employees did what they normally do. They considered this part of the interview. I was not 100% sure what we would be doing when they called me back for this second interview, I just knew it was going to be an all day thing. (with the hopes it would not be something like going door to door all day)They told me to dress business and wear a comfortable pair of shoes, so I wore my black dress shoes with a gel sole inside of them. To sum it up, I spent 8 hours in 80 degree sun wearing business attire from head to toe. I had to shield my face from sunburn, I have blisters on my feet, and I am having a very difficult time getting around... The worst part about it is I DID NOT EVEN GET PAID FOR IT! The least they could do if they are going to drag people around all day for something that would take an hour is PAY THEM SOMEHOW!!.. [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] To top it all off, they pressured me to give them a response as to whether I wanted the job or not. Please understand I have been interviewing a lot and I am going to take the best thing for me. Clearly this job would not be the best for me. It really pissed me off because any employer should not pressure you to give them an answer like that. I should be able to say something like "I have a few offers, but I am definitely intersted in working for you. Please understand I need to do what is best for me. I will be giving you a response very shortly (a day or so)"

    On the lighter side of things, a schizo old man threatened to shoot us with his double barrel shotgun and an oriental man laughed at the salesperson and slammed the door in his face. You have to understand it was no ordinary laugh. It is the kind of laugh a person makes before he rips your heart out.

    Anyways, I ended up getting home around 9:30 PM, which is hours later than they told me I would be home. Dinner was cold, my fiance was upset that they put me through that, and I felt like I was just dominated by a horse.

    Anyways this is just my rant. Feel free to post any comments

    Thanks,

    Zach
    Light intervened, annihliating darkness.
    The path of salvation made clear for the prodigal human race

  • #2
    Re: The worst interview experience I have ever had

    WOW!
    That sucks but are you now getting the job for real?

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    • #3
      Re: The worst interview experience I have ever had

      They offered me the job and I told them I would let them know within a day or two. Considering the experience and the job, I think I am going to have to turn this one down.. It is commission based with no benefits working 9-9 everyday cept sunday. I do not feel this is the job for me. It payed well, but I would rather sit behind a desk for less money and benefits than go through that everyday. I am strongly against soliciting people, especially as a career. I guess I am mostly upset about the employer putting me through something like that when clearly it was not necessary.
      Light intervened, annihliating darkness.
      The path of salvation made clear for the prodigal human race

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      • #4
        Re: The worst interview experience I have ever had

        If they didn't have the courtesy to be up front with you about about the job description or what the 2nd "interview" would involve, it doesn't bode well for how they'd treat you as an employee, imo. Fuggem! Hope you have better luck & find something you enjoy!

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        • #5
          Re: The worst interview experience I have ever had

          I would not fucking do that job if my life depended on it. Sounds like way too much effort. I hate people.
          Sleep!!, That's where I'm a viking!!

          http://www.myspace.com/grindhouseadtheband

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          • #6
            Re: The worst interview experience I have ever had

            I would pass on that job bro. I have been in sales for 22 years and that is NOT how a proper interview or second interview is conducted. What if something happened to you while you were "working" for them off the books and unpaid? I can't imagine their insurance covers that. Sounds like a scam. Run away and don't look back. I would also report them to the BBB.

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            • #7
              Re: The worst interview experience I have ever had

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              If they didn't have the courtesy to be up front with you about about the job description or what the 2nd "interview" would involve, it doesn't bode well for how they'd treat you as an employee, imo. Fuggem! Hope you have better luck & find something you enjoy!

              [/ QUOTE ]

              +1
              My future band shall be known as "One Samich Short Of A Picnic"!

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              • #8
                Re: The worst interview experience I have ever had

                If it were me I'd have to say the 2nd interview would have been pretty short.

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                • #9
                  Re: The worst interview experience I have ever had

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                  I would pass on that job bro. I have been in sales for 22 years and that is NOT how a proper interview or second interview is conducted. What if something happened to you while you were "working" for them off the books and unpaid? I can't imagine their insurance covers that. Sounds like a scam. Run away and don't look back. I would also report them to the BBB.

                  [/ QUOTE ]
                  [img]/images/graemlins/stupid.gif[/img] what he said. run, don't walk to your nearest exit
                  Hail yesterday

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                  • #10
                    Re: The worst interview experience I have ever had

                    Solicitors suck. It's just face-to-face spam. Don't be a part of the problem.
                    please don't put it into words, 'cause I fear what you're thinking

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                    • #11
                      Re: The worst interview experience I have ever had

                      I worked for a company who used this exact same marketing strategy to go sell "prepaid" oil change and service cards. UGH. The type of person who would buy those things I already dreaded when they came in to spend money - with the cards their shit was free cause the marketing place kept the proceeds. Where I'm at now has had at least 3 or 4 occasions where these things are being sold door to door and my company would never conduct business that way. At $25 a pop, there have been alot of people selling them and pocketing the money.

                      It's always amazing the look on someones face when you tell them that the card they bought was a fraud and that you're not going to work on their car for free [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

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                      • #12
                        Re: The worst interview experience I have ever had

                        *forgot to add*

                        Best of luck in your job search. It isn't easy right now at all - it took me from June - September of last year to find the job I have right now. Patience will pay off and it finally did for me as I was promoted to General Manager a couple of weeks ago - a few ranks higher than the highest I went in my last job that I spent 10 YEARS at ! (same exact type of business as well....)

                        Good stuff is gonna happen for you !

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                        • #13
                          Re: The worst interview experience I have ever had

                          That gives you a little idea of what kind of people you would be working for. Unless your were interviewing for the Apprentice, you and your family probably deserve a little bit better treatment in the initial stages of seeking employment. Besides, you may not know 100% what is expected once you are hired; they may pull the rug out from under you and change the rules once you are hired.

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                          • #14
                            Re: The worst interview experience I have ever had

                            That's called being a "self-starter"!!! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

                            Hey, you have only been looking for a decent job for a few weeks. I have been stuck going out of town, living out of a hotel room with a dude who snores like a chainsaw...and making 50% of my former income while working 50% more time for 6 months now. And I can't find anything better at the moment.

                            Just keep looking, something will come up.

                            Also, I would go back and take a dump on the guy's desk that put you through that bullshit.

                            Mike
                            Sleep. The sound doesn't collapse to riffs of early eyes either.

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                            • #15
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                              I would not fucking do that job if my life depended on it. Sounds like way too much effort. I hate people.

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                              I'm with Zeeg on this one. [img]/images/graemlins/eyes.gif[/img]
                              That is really messed up, Moon. What a horrible experience! [img]/images/graemlins/what.gif[/img]
                              I wish you the best of luck in getting settled in a new job, something that you can enjoy more than this horrible "interview".

                              Em

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