I was looking to continue my professional development in a new field related to business/ marketing. This company broadcasts themselves as a marketing firm that emphasizes in "sports management". I realized this place was nothing but a joke. Check it out:
#1- My interview was scheduled for 11, but wasn't seen until 11:50. No updates; I had to ask at 11:45 what the deal was. Naturally, wanting to be punctual I showed up at 10:45.
#2- The interviewer (Natalie? Starts with an N) had her cell phone out on her desk, face up, and going off during the interview.
#3- The staff was scheduling non-stop interviews which led me to believe that the turnover rate is very high/ retention rate very low.
#4- Their online website and job posting is so vague it's hard to tell exactly what the job entails. When I'd try to ask the interviewer she kept saying, this is a preliminary interview. They'll discuss those details at the 2nd interview. Um, HELLO! How do I even know I want to work here?
#5- Finally, after asserting myself the interviewer budged and said that all positions are DOOR-TO-DOOR business sales of merchandise and sports tickets (how is this marketing?). When I asked if the businesses know we are coming, she said yes, but they don't know WHEN, WHO, or WHERE (that doesn't even make sense).
#6- I stated that I wouldn't be a good fit for them, and she asked "why?" I listed the previous reasons above and she tried to justify and discuss them. Keep in mind, there were still 2 people in the lobby who had also been waiting an additional hour to interview.
#7- The office is shared by 3 different "marketing" companies doing the EXACT same thing. Only a receptionist and hiring "manager" work in the office. Everyone else is walking the streets in the hot Arizona sun.
