Shady Job Search Stuff

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by Cuckoo

Okay, I have never really done the job search stuff as I'm doing now so some of this stuff may be common knowledge, but it's new to me.

I recently put a resume on Monster.com, searchable but without all of my personal information. I have been contacted by a number of companies, but most of them have been outside of what I really want to do.

I received an e-mail today, though, from a company offering a nice salary with benefits for a certain position that I presumably qualify for. They want me to go to their website and fill out an application, at which time I'll supposedly be contacted for an interview opportunity.

Now, the problem. This website looks really, really basic to me, but yet they claim to have been in business since 1987. Google searches turn up nothing on this company, and their website doesn't even list a "home" office. The only address looks to be a generic Park Avenue address in NYC, but they claim to be "expanding into many markets." The domain name, according to GoDaddy, was just registered 3 days ago!

Obviously, I don't need anyone to tell me what I already know - that this doesn't look to be legit, and I don't plan on giving them my personal information on this "application." But my question is, is this common practice? And what is the goal? Do they try to get people's personal information and then sell lists to marketers or something?

This whole job search thing is making me really doubtful of nearly everyone that contacts me.

I'm curious...

I just got one of these e-mails also from grey marketing. Did you get it for a "Department head to our IT division"? I'd be interested in comparing e-mails to see what comes up..

[Cuckoo]

Originally Posted by wade moore

I'm curious...

I just got one of these e-mails also from grey marketing. Did you get it for a "Department head to our IT division"? I'd be interested in comparing e-mails to see what comes up..

No, mine was for a VP position in marketing. On their website, they have a place where you can select the position from a drop down box. It looks like they've pretty well covered just about everything. That way, they can send out e-mails to nearly everyone on Monster for one job or another.

Here's the text of one of the e-mails I got from them:

Dear Confidential,

I have recently viewed your resume online and feel you may be qualified
for our Vice President of Marketing Position. We are Grey Marketing Team, a
national management and marketing firm. We assist companies in maximizing
their marketing dollars by developing advertising, sales, and marketing
campaigns.

We are a fast growing dynamic marketing consulting company in a
multi-billion dollar industry. We are seeking a V.P. with a successful track
record in management and general business.
Responsibilities would include:

• Overseeing Director of Advertising and assisting in the development
of advertising strategies
• Developing a Public relations strategy in conjunction with the
Director of Public Relations
• Developing Sales goals and strategies with the National Sales
Manager

Applicants must have:

• A four year degree or the equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years business experience
• A successful business track record in business with earnings of at
least $60k - $75 annually
• Excellent Leadership, communication, and organizational skills


This position offers direct hands on experience working with clients.
We offer the following:

Quarterly and annual bonuses
Top benefits package including medical, dental, 401k, tuition
re-imbursement, paid vacation and holidays,
Rapid advancement opportunities

If you feel this position is right for you and you would be interested
in being considered, please apply at our website:

www.greymarketingteam.com

Click on the “employment� section, the “VP of Marketing� link.
Once you complete the application we will be in contact with you.

Sincerely,
Toby Krieder
Director

[wade moore]

Interesting. this is actually a fair amount divergent from mine... not greatly so, but I figured it would be a pure "fill-in-the-blanks"

Dear Wade,

I have recently viewed your resume online and feel you may be qualified for our Head of IT position. We are Grey Marketing Team, a national management and marketing firm. We assist companies in maximizing their marketing dollars by developing advertising, sales, and marketing campaigns.

We are currently seeking a Departmental Head to or IT division to oversee the day to day operations of our local office. You would not have to relocate. The Head of IT’s responsibilities would include the following:

Supervising 12 man tech department
Overseeing the running of over 1000 websites
Developing new initiatives

We offer the following:

Starting Salary of $125,000
Quarterly and annual bonuses
Top benefits package including medical, dental, 401k, tuition re-imbursement, paid vacation and holidays, and paid holidays
Rapid advancement opportunities

If you feel this position is for you please apply online at:

www.greymarketingteam.com

Go to the “employment” section

Select the “Head of IT” position

Fill out the application.

Once you have filled out the application completely I will contact you for an interview.

Jeff Deery
Director
Human Resources
Grey Marketing Team