Submitted:
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Last posting: Saturday, January 24, 2009
Orlando,
Florida
Yesterday, I visited what I thought may be the answer to my job hunting search. The Executive Vice President met with me for 40 minutes and by the end, I was convinced that everything I had been doing in my job search was wrong. Basically, he told me that my approach was incorrect, my resume was lousy, my skills did not match my education and that everything I had been doing for the past 30 years did not amount to anything.
He also assured me brusquely that for a minimal fee of $3300-$4500, they would guarantee me a job. At that point, I was so rattled that I agreed to meet with them to continue the process. As my husband and I are both unemployed, he assured me that I could pay this fee through a credit card. I left feeling bruised and worthless.
Thank heaven for a dear friend who quickly found a similar report on the same company which had been filed several years ago in St. Petersburg, Florida. I've cancelled my appointment, so thankfully I am not out any money. I appreciate this site so much - it saved me thousands! It's amazing what scare tactics can accomplish and I want to warn anyone to stay away: if your ethics are intact and your skills are strong, you can find a position through targeted company solicitation and networking.
T
Orlando, Florida
U.S.A.