I went to one of these "Interviews" 10 or so years ago. It was an hour away but the ad made it sound like NASA was hiring and though it would have been an hour drive each way I would have loved to work for NASA so I ignored the red flags. I was invited in met with the "Hiring Manager," went over my resume and answered a few questions.
Then the "Hiring Manager" tells me how he can help me learn to interview better and help me with my resume. That in just 2 or 3 weeks they can have me ready for an interview with an actual company. All of this for the low price of $5000.
Your story sounds exactly like the set up I had with this firm. It is also similar to one I had that wanted me to sell cheap electronic gadgets door to door after just a few weeks of unpaid training.
I am not saying that it is not worth your time to go to this interview or the service or position is not worth taking advantage of.(Though I have a bridge I think you could use more) But anytime a company tries to force them selves down your throat I would be wary. Also be wary of sales tactics like fear of loss where they make you fear that turning there offer down will have negative consequenses to you or your career.
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2 years ago
How should an applicant react if a company invites him/her to an interview before any meaningful conversation occurred?
Here's the background:
The Company is located within a 3-hour travel distance either way.
The position is a Mid-Senior level in I.T.
Question: What is the best strategy for an Applicant to follow?