Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Simple Marketing Solutions (Waltham, MA) - Monster.com Ad

Always do your research before your job interviews and before you accept any offers of employment.  if the job ads does not state the compensation, ask during the interview, will you be paid salary, base salary plus commission, or commission only. Are the "face to face" sales solicited door-to-door or pre-arranged via cold calling or email compaigns?

The Facts and Figures in the Monster.com ad for Simple Marketing Solutions are very interesting.
The company website does not explain the company history since 1999, 25 affiliated offices, or 400 employees. For a company that has been in business for eleven years, there is nothing on their website about company history, company management team, or company clients.

1. Years in business: 11
The company domain name simplemarketingma.com was created on Jan 12, 2010 so was the name of the company Simple Marketing Solutions or something else? Cydcor became an independent company in 1994 so Cydcor could not be the company of 11 years.

Company website shows copyright from 1999.
©1999- 2011 Simple Marketing Solutions, All Rights Reserved.


http://www.cydcor.com/who-we-are/history/
Establishing ourselves as an independent company in 1994

2. Number of affiliated offices: 25
Twenty-five affiliated offices? What does that mean affiliated offices?
Do a Google search: Simple Marketing Solutions, you will get the office in Waltham, Massachusetts.

3. Number of employees: 400+
Four hundred employees? Really? The group photo on Simple Marketing Solutions facebook page shows 21 employees.

facebook.com, Simple Marketing Solutions, group photo

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http://simplemarketingma.com/
330 Bear Hill Road, Suite 202
Waltham, MA 02451
(508) 203-9081 


facebook.com, Simple Marketing Solutions

Domain Name: SIMPLEMARKETINGMA.COM
Created on: 12-Jan-2010
Expires on: 12-Jan-2012

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monster.com, Simple Marketing Solutions, 07/05/2011


SALES EXECUTIVES WANTED!! ENTRY LEVEL FULL TRAINING

About the Job

Boston Entry Level Marketing/Management/Sales Trainee Wanted 

SIMPLE MARKETING SOLUTIONS IS ONE OF BOSTON'S PREMIERE MARKETING FIRMS LOOKING TO FILL ENTRY LEVEL SALES AND MARKETING POSITIONS. THIS JOB INVOLVES FACE TO FACE SALES OF SERVICES TO NEW BUSINESS PROSPECTS.

If you are looking for an ENTRY-LEVEL MARKETING CAREER,
 look no further.If you are looking for a NEW MARKETING CAREER,
 look no further.If you are looking to do marketing for FORTUNE 500 CLIENTS,
 look no further.
If you are looking for GROWTH OPPORTUNITY,
 look no further.Facts and Figures

Years in business: 11

Number of affiliated offices: 25

Number of employees: 400+
Website: Click Here
Client Portfolio: Several Fortune 500 Companies 

Health Insurance: Yes 

Telemarketing: No 

Multi Level Marketing: No 

Expansion Plans: 10-20 new offices by the end of 2011

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION!!!



The facts don't lie. Every year that we have been in business we have grown by at least 30%. Our organization as a whole has never had a bad quarter, much less a bad year. We are at a point where we feel like we have only scratched the surface of what we can become.
 
What we NEED are hard working, dedicated employees who understand basic business principles and want to apply them in real world settings. From sales and marketing, to human resources and management, to finance and budgeting, our world-class training methods are perfect for anybody who is a new college grad or someone looking for a new career.

Great benefits. Unlimited expansion opportunities. Extensive travel opportunities. Pay based upon individual performance.
 
Don't let this opportunity pass you by!!
 
Applicants, please send your resume to
 myresume@simplemarketingma.com 
 or call us at 508-203-9081.
Ask for Leah Rose.
 

We will be responding to your resume immediately.

 
All majors accepted. Select candidates MUST possess the following characteristics:
 
People Skills - Leadership - Strong Work Ethics - Ambition - Growth Minded
All positions are entry level.
 
Paid Training Available!!

Medical Benefits Available!!

Company
Simple Marketing Solutions

Location
Boston, MA
Industries
Biotechnology/​Pharmaceuticals
Advertising and PR Services
Business Services - Other
Job Type
Full Time
Part Time
Employee
 
Years of Experience
Less than 1 Year
 
Education Level
Some College Coursework Completed
 
Career Level
Entry Level
 
Job Reference Code
MN-SMS2
 
Contact Information
Leah Rose
Simple Marketing Solutions
330 Bear Hill Rd.​, Suite 202
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone:  508-203-9081

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Illegal Job Interview Questions - BAY (Business Around You)

Before you interview for a job, research as much as you can about the advertised job and the company.
Ask many questions about the job, the compensation, and company benefits before you accept any job offers.

Below is an excerpt from a comment (06/11/2011) for B.A.Y (Business Around You), BAY Marketing, in Emeryville, California. In July 2011, BAY moved to 1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA, (954) 1867.

http://www.baymktg.com/
http://www.appreciationevents-sf.com/


Alon is Mr. Alon Brenner, President and Owner of BAY.

Alon Brenner asked three illegal questions:
1. Whether the job applicant had a boyfriend. This question is related to marital status.
2.  About the job applicant's living arrangement with her boyfriend. This question is personal and inappropriate.
3. The job applicant's religious background. Questions about religion should never be asked.

http://entryleveljobscamsblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/bay-marketing-emeryville-appreciation.html
i waited in the "waiting area" while "Drive Me Crazy" with Melissa Joan Heart played loudly on a tv...i think so you couldn't hear the interview going on. if that wasn't strange enough, i overheard the receptionist making interview appointments with every single person that called.

then i went in after waiting a while (the girl in front of me was in the office no more that 2 minutes which i thought strange) and I "interviewed" with Alon. He was a fast talker and made strange comments including asking if i had a boyfriend and why i was living with him and if i was set on living with him unless we broke up...VERY strange. he also said he was trying to figure out if i was jewish (i'm not). these things made me uncomfortable so i dodged out of the questions as best possible. i left feeling weird but feeling like i had just gotten the best job ever. it was strange. but i knew something just didnt feel right

Friday, July 1, 2011

Universal Endeavors Inc (Fort Worth, TX)

Universal Endeavors Inc (6815 Manhattan Blvd Suite 110, Fort Worth, TX, 817-457-3002) appears to be selling AT&T telecommunication services via in-person visits. Do the sales and marketing reps make cold calls before the in-person visits or do they go door-to-door to sell the AT&T services?

Beware of attractive, but possibly deceptive job ads which offer entry-level training in management, marketing, and sales especially if the ads state "face to face" and "no experience required". If you decide to interview with such a company, ask many questions before accepting employment. Will you be paid minimum wage or commission? Are there company benefits? Beware of invitations for an all-day second "interview".

Indeed.com, Universal Endeavors, Fort Worth, TX

http://www.universalendeavors.net/
Universal Endeavors, Inc
6815 Manhattan Blvd Suite 110
Fort Worth, TX (817) 457-3002

Domain Name: UNIVERSALENDEAVORS.NET
Created on: 05-Aug-2008
Expires on: 05-Aug-2011

facebook.com, Universal Endeavors Inc
Universal Endeavors, Inc is an outsourced sales and business consulting firm that assists Fortune 500 companies in new client acquisitions and retaining their existing clients.

http://www.universalendeavors.net
Careers/What We Do
In-person visits with prospective customers enable UEs sales and marketing representatives to cultivate a rapport with the consumer.

ESL Management (Tarrytown, NY)

ESL Management in Tarrytown, NY is a "marketing firm" with a telephone number, (914) 631-1400, which was previously used by two other marketing firms, Bold Acquisitions and Five Line Marketing. ESL's domain name was created on March 18, 2011.  ESL website, eslmanagement.net does not provide any contact information (no street address, city, state, phone or e-email address), only a Contact Us fill-in form.

Beware of attractive, but possibly deceptive job ads which offer entry-level training in management, marketing, and sales especially if the ads state "no experience required". If you decide to interview with such a company, ask many questions before accepting employment. Will you be paid minimum wage or commission? Are there company benefits? Beware of invitations for an all-day second "interview".

http://www.eslmanagement.net/
ESL Management Inc. is one of the most innovative marketing firms on the east coast. We were founded in a demand by local consumers and businesses for a more  effective, personal, and results-driven sales approach.

Do a Google search: demand by local consumers and businesses for a more  effective, personal, and results-driven sales approach

You will notice similarities between ESL Management and other "marketing" firms with the same founding statement.

http://www.eslmanagement.net/Careers.html
We are seeking individuals who would like to take part in our management trainee program. Individuals will be trained in marketing, administration and management for our Westchester location.

ESL Managemement, Inc.
http://www.eslmanagement.net/Contact.html
No contact information, no street, city, state, phone number, or e-mail address provided.

Domain Name: ESLMANAGEMENT.NET
Creation Date: 18-mar-2011
Expiration Date: 18-mar-2012

careerbuilder.com, ESL Management, White Plains, NY
From CareerBuilder ad for ESL Management, White Plains, NY: 914-631-1400

Google search: (914) 631-1400

http://www.corconcepts.net/acquisitions.html
Bold Acquisitions 
914.631.1400 = On July 1, 2011, woman answers ESL Management.
hr@boldacquisitions.com
200 White Plains Rd., 4th Floor
Tarrytown, NY 10591

Read about CORConcepts
corconcepts.net
complaintsboard.com, COR Concepts
ripoffreport.com, COR Concepts

http://www.superpages.com/bp/Tarrytown-NY/Five-Line-Marketing-INC-L2232094724.htm
Five Line Marketing INC
560 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-1400 = no voicemail

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new york craigslist > westchester > jobs > marketing/advertising/PR jobs 
IMMEDIATE HIRE / NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY (TARRYTOWN, NY)

Date: 2011-06-30, 11:59AM EDT
Reply to: HR.Dept.ESLMgmt@gmail.com [Errors when replying to ads?]



IMMEDIATE HIRE**NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY 

ESL Management is looking to fill 6-8 Marketing & Sales Positions. 
IMMEDIATE HIRE****FULL PAID TRAINING PROVIDED! 
ADVANCEMENT & MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
 
We work with Fortune 500 Home Improvements!!! 
**MUST HAVE A VEHICLE TO BE CONSIDERED** 

Call Danielle at our HR Department for more information at 914-631-1400 or email your resume! 
  • Location: TARRYTOWN, NY
  • Compensation: HIGHLY COMPETITIVE
  • Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
  • Phone calls about this job are ok.
  • Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
PostingID: 2470658671