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". If you decide to go to the second "interview", wear comfortable shoes as you will be doing lots of walking trying to sell door-to-door.
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EQ New York states they have locations in New Jersey, Westchester and Long Island, but the only contact information provided on their website is for New York, NY. Their email address is for information while their provided telephone number is for human resources.
EQ New York
690 8th Avenue Floor 5
New York, NY 10036
Human Resources: (212) 537-6721
info@eqnewyork.com
Domain Name: EQNEWYORK.COM
Created on 2012-03-15
EQ started a decade ago in Saint Louis, MO in the marketing and sales industry.
EQ New York is a premiere [sic], privately owned and operated sales and marketing firm in New York City's Time Square looking to fill ENTRY LEVEL sales and marketing positions. We are located in Times Square. We also have locations in New Jersey, Westchester, and Long Island.
I am going to an interview with EQ New York....
ReplyDeleteSo it is a direct sell company? It looks like a direct sell company to me. I have been researching EQ New York but can't find much.
did you go?
DeleteI hope you didn't go!
ReplyDeleteI work there. It is challenging work. There's nothing unethical or wrong with the business model.
ReplyDeleteDo we know if this company is a scam or not? What do they make you do exactly?
ReplyDeleteIt's a total scam.. Don't trust it
DeleteOkay, so I did some research and dug deeper, bc the story above seems like he doesn't really know, and just got stuff online. Here's what I figured out:
ReplyDeleteThey do Events, Business to Business Sales, Fundraising, and Promotions.
They do offer a base plus commission (entry level range). They only offer commission to people with absolutely no experience, and usually that is only a few weeks. Benefits are offered after 90 days.
They are part of the BBB and New York Chamber of Commerce.
They work with Non-Profits as well as For-Profits.
They do have locations in St Louis, Dallas, Arkansas, New Jersey, New York (westchester and long island in addition to the city)
They are located at 690 8th ave, Fl 5 NY, NY. They also have their HR number on their job ads, but on their website it is the office (I met the woman who I called in person).
In my opinion, it seemed like a legit and busy event marketing firm. They had a charity client in the lobby when I went there, and they seemed happy with the fundraising EQ New York was doing for them.
I am going to take the position.
I went there yesterday and the day before. This company is a pyramid scheme. They lure you in thinking they provide a base when in fact there isn't one. It's all commission. No benefits are provided at all. I was told they reimburse a measly 75 dollars a month if a person shows that they pay out of pocket for health insurance. What is 75 dollars? You will be going door to door knocking trying to get people to use Verizon in whatever territory you are given no matter the weather. I was out yesterday in 30 degrees on a so called unpaid "job shadow" in Coney Island. Stay Away.. And run for the hills. This company has a seedy looking office on 690 8th Avenue. Don't trust it.
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