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Post by artful dodger on Jan 26, 2007 17:55:57 GMT -5
Good luck La Princess!!
I had an interview today and it was terrible. The woman I interviewed with wouldn't even introduce herself to me. When I asked who she was, all I got was a first name, no title no nothing. The job did not sound promising at all either. The woman could not tell me the hours and basically told me they work odd hours, often twelve or more with no notice of the over time. All on salary pay!! Plus, she said the health insurance was only for single people. Gee, that's rather discriminatory. I don't have a family but what if I did? Sorry, you're screwed.
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Post by artful dodger on Jan 31, 2007 18:26:18 GMT -5
How do you know when to rely on your gut feeling?
So this guy calls me this week, twice actually and it's only Wednesday. He's basically a head-hunter, works for a placement agency. I called him back just to get him to stop calling. From the get-go he starts blowing smoke up my a$$...telling me that my wonderful reputation precedes me, I'm such a wonderful person, blah, blah, blah. He says he got my name and phone number from a guy in the strictest of confidences. Without me even asking him, he gives me the name of the guy....some dude from Chicago whom I've never met. Wants to know where I am working now, my salary, nature of my job, etc. I ask him if I pay his fee or if the client does...he said the client does. We talk for about 15 minutes, he answers all of my questions perfectly (i.e. most agencies around here do not have jobs in my area but gee this guy magically does). He's a real smooth talker...in that used-car salesmen kinda way.
Bottom line is that he wants my resume. I gave him my email address so he could send me his electronic business card. I was hoping I could find out some more info on him and besides -- I did not give him any more info that could be found on Monster had he looked. His website was sketchy when it came to info, but then a lot of websites are. Now as I rule I am turned off by pushy salesmen in general but I need to learn that not all people are bad. Networking is also something I need to work on. Do I trust my instincts on this one and tell him nicely to go away or do I send him a resume? Anyone been cold-called like this before?
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Post by Dani on Jan 31, 2007 20:08:37 GMT -5
I had one cold call and i get emails all the time. I dont even bother.
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Post by trysh on Jan 31, 2007 23:10:25 GMT -5
What perfect timing on this topic!! I've been in my current job for 8 1/2 yrs. and while I'm happy there, I am looking for a weekend job. (I'm an imaging tech in a dr's office) I got a call today from University of TN medical ctr for an interview. I am so nervous, I hadn't been to an interview since I interviewed for my current job!
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Post by marisan on Jan 31, 2007 23:37:56 GMT -5
lol.. job search time, I noticed. I just had a job interview, too. It took much longer than I expected. I had a slight cold and headache because I had to travel for 9 hrs by train from NY to Pittsburgh. When I got there, the temperature was near zero. They treated me very well (letting me stay in a first class hotel and dine in a very expensive restaurant). I just hope I lived up to their expectation and will get the job.
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Post by La Princess on Feb 1, 2007 10:13:19 GMT -5
How do you know when to rely on your gut feeling? So this guy calls me this week, twice actually and it's only Wednesday. He's basically a head-hunter, works for a placement agency. I called him back just to get him to stop calling. From the get-go he starts blowing smoke up my a$$...telling me that my wonderful reputation precedes me, I'm such a wonderful person, blah, blah, blah. He says he got my name and phone number from a guy in the strictest of confidences. Without me even asking him, he gives me the name of the guy....some dude from Chicago whom I've never met. Wants to know where I am working now, my salary, nature of my job, etc. I ask him if I pay his fee or if the client does...he said the client does. We talk for about 15 minutes, he answers all of my questions perfectly (i.e. most agencies around here do not have jobs in my area but gee this guy magically does). He's a real smooth talker...in that used-car salesmen kinda way. Bottom line is that he wants my resume. I gave him my email address so he could send me his electronic business card. I was hoping I could find out some more info on him and besides -- I did not give him any more info that could be found on Monster had he looked. His website was sketchy when it came to info, but then a lot of websites are. Now as I rule I am turned off by pushy salesmen in general but I need to learn that not all people are bad. Networking is also something I need to work on. Do I trust my instincts on this one and tell him nicely to go away or do I send him a resume? Anyone been cold-called like this before? Sounds like a scam. I would tell everyone to watch out for the multi marketing scams. One of these is Primeamerica. Another is selling perfume. When I get a call I always ask where they got my name. If they sound like they are somewhat legit, I mention salary. I get many calls for jobs. You'd be surprised how many low paying jobs call me. I can't take an $6 an hour job. Why would they think I'd even be interested? |
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Post by artful dodger on Feb 1, 2007 17:59:19 GMT -5
After talking to a friend who has dealt with lots of headhunters, I decided that this guy is just trying to build a database, like any temp agency does. I've been trying to think of a way to tell him without sounding mean and get my point across (so he does not call me back like any persistent salesman. I feel so stupid for giving him my email address, but then I try to remind myself over and over that I have actually told him less than what is on my Monster profile...and who knows WHAT weirdos read those things. I think I will just say that I am not looking to change jobs now.
The thing that really got to me (other than not knowing this supposed guy who supposedly referred me) was that when he asked if I would relocate and I told him no his reaction was "Well, then you are married with children". I said that was a hell of an assumption. He said "well, women who don't relocate it is b/c of husband and children". I should have hung up on him there but I am too nice.
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Post by Dani on Feb 1, 2007 18:06:58 GMT -5
Temp agencys really are starting to put me off.
I was thinking about going to one.
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Post by artful dodger on Feb 1, 2007 18:15:18 GMT -5
Temp agencies are not all bad. This guy was a headhunter actively recruiting. Totally different. Temp agencies piss me off sometimes but I think it's my area and the lack of jobs. Between Pittsburgh and Cleveland, I have signed with about 25 different agencies in the last three years. You learn who the good ones are and who the bad ones are.
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