Strange job interview request part 2
I already made up my mind not to attend the interview session. The whole thing sound too fishy. But before I could call the company to inform them that I’m not interested in the job, the staff called again me to confirm if I’m coming. So I use this opportunity to clarify some doubts.
The guy told me that they got my contacts thru some third party database. He didn't manage to tell me what database is it. But it doesn't seems to be those job search database. Then I ask him what position is the interview for, the guy hesitate a bit before replying that they have many position available. HUH???
So I told them nicely that I’m not interested anymore.
Firstly, where got HR staff call you second time to remind you of a job interview one? (OK, maybe I haven’t met this kind of good HR dept)
Secondly, they got my contacts from third party database. But not everyone in the database is looking for job what. That means they anyhow hamtam everyone. Won’t it be easier to post ads on newspaper and website to advertise for jobs?
Thirdly, they have 'many' position? Where got company call up someone for interview without having a position in mind first? It sound more like they just want me to go their office.
Actually, I think I know what it is about. They claim that they are doing bio-medical products. And the way they try to get you to their office could only mean one thing.... MLM.
No thanks hor.
The guy told me that they got my contacts thru some third party database. He didn't manage to tell me what database is it. But it doesn't seems to be those job search database. Then I ask him what position is the interview for, the guy hesitate a bit before replying that they have many position available. HUH???
So I told them nicely that I’m not interested anymore.
Firstly, where got HR staff call you second time to remind you of a job interview one? (OK, maybe I haven’t met this kind of good HR dept)
Secondly, they got my contacts from third party database. But not everyone in the database is looking for job what. That means they anyhow hamtam everyone. Won’t it be easier to post ads on newspaper and website to advertise for jobs?
Thirdly, they have 'many' position? Where got company call up someone for interview without having a position in mind first? It sound more like they just want me to go their office.
Actually, I think I know what it is about. They claim that they are doing bio-medical products. And the way they try to get you to their office could only mean one thing.... MLM.
No thanks hor.
Sounds like MLM alright. They all seem to be cryptic in their recruiting tactics.
Posted by
Unknown |
7/04/2007 12:52:00 PM
ho ho ho.
clearcut mlm.
Posted by
Anonymous |
7/04/2007 12:55:00 PM
sounds fishy indeed! good thing you didn't go ahead with the interview...
i was once approached by some headhunter through my LinkedIn profile, also was a weird kind of offer and i didn't go for it.
Posted by
Anonymous |
7/04/2007 01:29:00 PM
Bernard: Ya. They were lucky cause I'm looking for job lately. I thought is one of the company that I send my resume to.
Malique: Yeap. Luckily I didn't apply 1/2 day leave to attend. Else I'll sure curse and swear at them.
Bianca: Wow... didn't know headhunter use linkedln. Interesting. Do they use facebook and friendster too? :D
Posted by
DK |
7/04/2007 01:47:00 PM
Hmmm... they could be trying to get you to be a financial advisor or a real estate agent too. Those positions are usually more fluid and operated on a commission basis so there would be a lot more flexibility in hiring staff.
Posted by
Unknown |
7/04/2007 02:21:00 PM
Cool Insider: But the company deals with bio-medical stuff leh. Think most likely is MLM with those crappy products.
Posted by
DK |
7/04/2007 04:04:00 PM
Bio-medical?
If they are not telling you what exact products they are doing in a straight-forward manner. I am afraid that must be MLM. I have a friend doing it, bio-medical.
Posted by
Peter |
7/04/2007 05:16:00 PM
Peter: Ya, pretty sure that it is a MLM. What else could it be? Haha.
Posted by
DK |
7/04/2007 05:47:00 PM
Sounds MLM-ish to me too.
Posted by
Anonymous |
7/04/2007 10:45:00 PM
Arzhou: Yeap yeap. You interested? I can pass you their contacts. :P
Posted by
DK |
7/04/2007 10:55:00 PM
Ha! Maybe not MLM but a bio-medical blogger! =D
Posted by
Anonymous |
7/04/2007 10:57:00 PM
Felix: Huh? What is a bio-medical blogger?
Posted by
DK |
7/04/2007 11:28:00 PM
must be dealing with some health product or nano-technology shit.
Posted by
Malique |
7/05/2007 12:22:00 PM
Malique: Nano-technology shit? What's wrong with nano-technology?
Posted by
DK |
7/05/2007 01:32:00 PM