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Applied for a position under the guise it was PR by the JD.

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Applied for a position under the guise it was PR by the JD. I was excited about the opportunity but when invited for the in-person interview, realized it might be customer service cold calling rather than client relations. I've checked the website and also Glassdoor and it appears to be an insurance company and while I need work, I don't want to stressful sales angle as that results in commissioned salary. It's more than an hour drive away or I would just keep the interview and learn more about the position. This is starting to feel like a bait and switch listing. Am I reading too much into their website and type of services?

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  1. Anonymous

    Speak up during your next interview! Ask questions about the day-to-day expectations. Come prepared with probing questions that will uncover the true nature of the job.

    And if it was a bait and switch listing, you have a choice ahead of you. Do you want to try the position out for a few months or not.

  2. Anonymous

    It's always good to follow through so you know exactly what is on the table. So unless it conflicts with another interview scheduled or calls you have set up, I would go and check it out. Ask all your questions and then decide. It's great practice if nothing else.

  3. Anonymous

    Plan some pointed questions. Ask about how you will be rewarded and find out if it is truly commissioned sales. Interviews are a 2-way street and if you remember that when speaking to them you will gather the information to make a very informed decision about continuing your interest in them.

  4. Anonymous

    If commissioned sales or cold calls are a hard "no" for you, can you call the recruiter back to ask if it is commissioned sales or straight wage/salary? Another poster mentioned the interview being a two-way street. You are interviewing them as much as they are you.

  5. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    I would contact the recruiter and get clarification. If you don't want that type of position and you don't want to drive an hour to find that out, get clarification now.

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