Comments on: How much would you pay for a job? http://corcodilos.com/blog/214/how-much-would-you-pay-for-a-job The insider's edge on job search & hiring™ | Copyright © 2011 North Bridge Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:42:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mark http://corcodilos.com/blog/214/how-much-would-you-pay-for-a-job/comment-page-1#comment-229068 Mark Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:33:48 +0000 http://corcodilos.com/blog/?p=214#comment-229068 RUN!!! Worst experience of my life. This is a SCAM! It is disgusting that people like this "prey" on the unemployed who are in a vulnerable position. Don Garrett should be ashamed of himself. RUN!!! Worst experience of my life. This is a SCAM! It is disgusting that people like this “prey” on the unemployed who are in a vulnerable position. Don Garrett should be ashamed of himself.

]]> By: Scam Resume http://corcodilos.com/blog/214/how-much-would-you-pay-for-a-job/comment-page-1#comment-197982 Scam Resume Mon, 23 May 2011 19:13:57 +0000 http://corcodilos.com/blog/?p=214#comment-197982 Resume not required is a scam, they promise over the phone that no fee is charged the client, they get all their fees from the employer. Then during the conversation I heard the girl mention a fee. During the interview I mentioned the fee and asked if there was one, the girl on the phone mentioned a fee. He (the interviewer) Vienna, VA, got all up in arms, called the girl and forcefully demanded if she told me there was a fee, "NO!" she exclaimed and recounted exactly what she said. He looked at me and said satisfied. I said, "Well no, is there a fee yes or no." He said, "Yes, $3,000." I finished the interview called the Attorney General and went on with my life. Resume not required is a scam, they promise over the phone that no fee is charged the client, they get all their fees from the employer. Then during the conversation I heard the girl mention a fee. During the interview I mentioned the fee and asked if there was one, the girl on the phone mentioned a fee. He (the interviewer) Vienna, VA, got all up in arms, called the girl and forcefully demanded if she told me there was a fee, “NO!” she exclaimed and recounted exactly what she said. He looked at me and said satisfied. I said, “Well no, is there a fee yes or no.” He said, “Yes, $3,000.” I finished the interview called the Attorney General and went on with my life.

]]> By: me http://corcodilos.com/blog/214/how-much-would-you-pay-for-a-job/comment-page-1#comment-196041 me Tue, 10 May 2011 17:36:33 +0000 http://corcodilos.com/blog/?p=214#comment-196041 Robert, I concur. They brought me in under the false pretenses of 10% once I got the job and then they made it seem like they had business clients they would connect you to and help you get in. Of course then they had a "deal" where it would be less to pay in advance. Instead of known inside contacts they googled for me (and my results were better) and they had me cold email sr. Execs. I got a few phone calls but they never helped me beyond that. And it was my email (not their edit of my email or anything) that got me the phone call. The "did you get this" idea did work but they never helped me beyond that. No one could tell me what to do once I connected. Don took great pride in being an SOB (his words not mine). Worst experience of my life. Stay away. Robert,

I concur. They brought me in under the false pretenses of 10% once I got the job and then they made it seem like they had business clients they would connect you to and help you get in. Of course then they had a “deal” where it would be less to pay in advance. Instead of known inside contacts they googled for me (and my results were better) and they had me cold email sr. Execs. I got a few phone calls but they never helped me beyond that. And it was my email (not their edit of my email or anything) that got me the phone call. The “did you get this” idea did work but they never helped me beyond that. No one could tell me what to do once I connected. Don took great pride in being an SOB (his words not mine). Worst experience of my life. Stay away.

]]> By: Robert http://corcodilos.com/blog/214/how-much-would-you-pay-for-a-job/comment-page-1#comment-183429 Robert Sat, 19 Feb 2011 03:02:56 +0000 http://corcodilos.com/blog/?p=214#comment-183429 By Michelle January 3, 2010 at 4:32 pm Does anyone have any experience with Resume Not Required in Vienna, Va? Michelle, Yes, and it has been a nightmare. One of the most difficult people to work with. Six months of back and forth with nothing to show for it but lost time and thousands of dollars. By Michelle
January 3, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Does anyone have any experience with Resume Not Required in Vienna, Va?

Michelle, Yes, and it has been a nightmare.

One of the most difficult people to work with. Six months of back and forth with nothing to show for it but lost time and thousands of dollars.

]]> By: Nick Corcodilos http://corcodilos.com/blog/214/how-much-would-you-pay-for-a-job/comment-page-1#comment-99130 Nick Corcodilos Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:36:13 +0000 http://corcodilos.com/blog/?p=214#comment-99130 @Leah: Never heard of them, but I don't usually comment on specific firms. My rule of thumb is, if a firm wants lots of $$ up front, offer to pay them by the hour. Then smile and tell them to go find a real sucker. @Leah: Never heard of them, but I don’t usually comment on specific firms. My rule of thumb is, if a firm wants lots of $$ up front, offer to pay them by the hour. Then smile and tell them to go find a real sucker.

]]> By: Leah http://corcodilos.com/blog/214/how-much-would-you-pay-for-a-job/comment-page-1#comment-98427 Leah Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:52:30 +0000 http://corcodilos.com/blog/?p=214#comment-98427 Have you heard of a company in Dallas called The Wellington Group? They, like so many above, call themselves an "executive marketing firm." They wanted 8-12% of my target salary with 60% of that due up front. Have you heard of a company in Dallas called The Wellington Group? They, like so many above, call themselves an “executive marketing firm.” They wanted 8-12% of my target salary with 60% of that due up front.

]]> By: Scams & Schemes in Work and Employment Services « Almost Humor! http://corcodilos.com/blog/214/how-much-would-you-pay-for-a-job/comment-page-1#comment-59193 Scams & Schemes in Work and Employment Services « Almost Humor! Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:48:27 +0000 http://corcodilos.com/blog/?p=214#comment-59193 [...] How much would you pay for a job? (Ask the Headhunter) [...] [...] How much would you pay for a job? (Ask the Headhunter) [...]

]]> By: Nick Corcodilos http://corcodilos.com/blog/214/how-much-would-you-pay-for-a-job/comment-page-1#comment-57742 Nick Corcodilos Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:04:25 +0000 http://corcodilos.com/blog/?p=214#comment-57742 @Pascale: I don't know that firm and I have no comments about them. But I don't believe in paying anyone to find you a job. Check this before you spend your money: http://www.asktheheadhunter.com/gv010822.htm @Pascale: I don’t know that firm and I have no comments about them.

But I don’t believe in paying anyone to find you a job. Check this before you spend your money:

http://www.asktheheadhunter.com/gv010822.htm

]]> By: Pascale http://corcodilos.com/blog/214/how-much-would-you-pay-for-a-job/comment-page-1#comment-57732 Pascale Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:46:03 +0000 http://corcodilos.com/blog/?p=214#comment-57732 I have been contacted by The Voyager Group after posting my resume on-line. They ask for $4,500 up-front...They look legit but it is a lot of money! Anyone had any experience with them? I have been contacted by The Voyager Group after posting my resume on-line. They ask for $4,500 up-front…They look legit but it is a lot of money! Anyone had any experience with them?

]]> By: Nick Corcodilos http://corcodilos.com/blog/214/how-much-would-you-pay-for-a-job/comment-page-1#comment-52841 Nick Corcodilos Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:37:08 +0000 http://corcodilos.com/blog/?p=214#comment-52841 @Theuns: I am not an expert in the China job market or in business practices there. But it seems fishy to me when an employer dangles a job offer and expects the job candidate to pay the fees necessary to work in the country. I've placed foreign nationals in other countries - and in every case, the employer process and pays all costs related to relocation and work permits. @Theuns: I am not an expert in the China job market or in business practices there. But it seems fishy to me when an employer dangles a job offer and expects the job candidate to pay the fees necessary to work in the country. I’ve placed foreign nationals in other countries – and in every case, the employer process and pays all costs related to relocation and work permits.

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