Had a “job interview” today. I didn’t get my hopes up when I learned that they wanted me to set up my own interview. I knew something was up from the get-go. I had applied only a day before, and already they contacted me? Smells like an automated message to me! Either way, I am in no position to be picky or to over scrutinize any potential future employment. I went ahead and picked a day and time from the plethora of 15- minute interval options available for you to choose from. Sothis morning I realized I was getting even fatter than ever when trying on clothes from my closet. I assume unemployment=stress=over-eating. I picked an uncomfortable outfit (meaning the one that looked the most professional), printed my resume three times (my printer decided it was a good time to run out of ink!) and drove for almost an hour to the address that was given to me. When I arrived I saw exactly what I expected. A hallway FULL of people of all ages with resumes in hands being directed every which way. I was promptly asked if this was my first or second interview by a skinny woman in jean and a nice jacket…. I envied her jeans. I wish I had jeans on at that moment. Why were we asked to dress professionally if she got to wear jeans!!!! Anyhow, jealousy aside, I handed my resume and the lady then took my picture (she said it was to remember me… although I don’t see how that is very relevant when it is a horrible picture and there are hundreds of us). I was placed at a computer to take an assessment test, which took about 15-20 min. and then I was told that I would be given a call in 2-3 days.
Alright…. so here’s my problem. Seriously! I drove about an hour for you to take the same resume that I had already sent you, to take a picture that I could have provided you with via email and to take an “assessment test” that was on-line anyhow and mainly asked the same questions I have already answered in my resume and cover letter. Maybe they should hire me just to save them some money. Think about how much money they would save by doing all of this on-line. If they still want to meet you after the assessment test, then they could schedule a real interview! I feel like I waisted my time and that I was deceived. Not only was the job specifications not the same as the one provided on a certain job search website, but it seems like it is more a performance based pay than a regular full time job (as it was described).
I know searching for a new job isn’t easy (especially if you’re like me and don’t have a specific job title)… but do employers really have to make everything even more difficult?
Here are a couple websites about job scams. Try not to be roped into one!
Scamdex, Privacy Rights, Hotscams
Also found a fellow writer that seems to be going through the same things as I am. You can read about his trials and tribulations at Jeremiah Tolbert.
