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Something seems off about this interview and I'd appreciate your advice.

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Something seems off about this interview and I'd appreciate your advice. I need a job but this opportunity seems fishy since I applied. All the communication is through Indeed messages. I was offered three different time slots and when I confirmed they instructed me when to arrive but nothing else in terms of whom I'll be meeting with or even their names just a generic 'we.'

I've researched the company and they have a generic website that doesn't provide a lot of information, has spelling mistakes and the only information I can find on the company is a Facebook page that shows their sales associates bringing in business and that's it. I'm wondering if this is a sales role and not the one that was advertised. Am I reading too much into this or should I focus on other interviews I have this week?

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  1. Jess Whitteker

    Get in touch with your local Chamber of Commerce to learn about the company's history.

  2. Anonymous

    nope, didn't sound legit

  3. Anonymous

    Thank you all. I wanted to make sure I wasn't overanalyzing the situation. I checked Glassdoor and the only items they had were positions listed but not any reviews about the company. Anyone can rent out offices in the building so that didn't work. There aren't any reviews about this company and it feels like a red flag. i have two other interviews this week so I'm going to decline this opportunity. I don't feel it's legit or if a valid organization, not the type of work I'm seeking.

  4. Anonymous

    Sounds like a scam. But just out of curiosity or to confirm, I would ask for the names and titles of who you will be meeting with. I’d also ask for their physical address. Look up their product or service.. does it exist?

  5. Anonymous

    Definitely do not share any personal information with them. Typos and misspellings in the website is total giveaway that there is something amiss. You can check who owns the site for free on godaddy. If you find they are legit through there that is a good sign. Also check to see if they have an FEIN number (federal employer Identification number) if they are a corporation they should also be looked up to verify that the number is still valid. Good luck.

  6. Anonymous

    Oh your spidey sense is right on the mark. This is 99% not legit. I would stay away from this.

  7. Anonymous

    Put the company name in the search through the Better Business Bureau (BBB), as I have seen several such sites flagged as scams that include money laundering and theft of your banking information. If they don't have a rating with the BBB or are not listed there, pass.

  8. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    I'd say there's a pretty good chance this is a scam. What legitimate company has a website riddled with spelling errors.

  9. Anonymous

    I feel like this is a scam, unfortunately.

  10. gailsnewglamlife@gmail.com

    If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, acts like a duck. Focus on other things as you stated. Good Luck!

  11. J McGovern

    Focus on the other interviews. This company, if it’s a company at all, does not seem legit. Some of the key indicators of whether even a website is trustworthy is the presence of typos and no contact info. Based on this alone, I’d cut ties and walk away. And don’t offer an explanation other than it doesn’t seem like the right fit.

  12. Anonymous

    And please do not give any personal information AT ALL

  13. Anonymous

    I stopped reading after generic website and has spelling mistakes, and I think you should too.

  14. Peter Edelson

    Honestly I do not know... but I will say the astounding number of "fake" sales jobs I have come across is mind-blowing. Especially when all the employees listed are "Jhon Dough" and "Edvard von Ahlen" who is not the deceased guitarist from Van Halen.

  15. Vanda Lee

    fake - run!

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