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Valerie Ward
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Has anyone ever applied for a job that turned out not to be what you thought?

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So I did do the second interview and I ended declining the job. So as it turned out the job was actually an outside sales person ( those ppl that stand outside asking for donations to different causes). Now I did down any job because that’s isn’t for me and I don’t like wasting anyone’s time, but it is definitely a turn off when a job is advertised as one thing and is something completely different.

I applied for this job. The position posted was office assistant. I had my first interview today which was more of an information session. I have now been selected for a second interview tomorrow but I am researching this job again because during the interview/information session today I got that the feeling that this job is what I am thinking it is. So I’m debating if I should attend the interview tomorrow for confirmation or should I just go ahead and cut ties now? #interview #application

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Administrative Assistant at Self-Employed

I guess it depends on how badly you need a job. Even if you end up going don't feel pressured to say yes. Ask them questions to clear up any confusion you have. Good luck!

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Azayis Mitchell
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Delivery Driver at Doordash

Always research the company and research reviews. You will find a lot of people with scams on these sites. They entice you with a high paying rate and come to find out it was nothing that they say it is. Definitely do your due diligence and research and run with your gut! There’s plenty of opportunities out there so don’t take just anything.

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Jose Pena
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Sometimes it is best to keep interviewing for a job until you really get to know the work environment and your potential co-workers.

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P M
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It depends on what the issue is. If you feel they are going to ask you to do things you're uncomfortable with, outside the bounds of your employment contract, or ask you to do work you won't be paid for - then maybe you should turn them down and look again. But it is hard to say without more information. I would trust your gut. Good Luck and feel free to share more with us for more advice! 💗

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Precious Green
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OMG that happened to me with a company with the initials of EG. I thought I would be working as a community relations coordinator for a specific nonprofit and do some fundraising at events. They wanted me to go to different venues and set up a table outside to solicit donations. I was ok with it until they said the schedulewas M-Sat for everyone. I may would have applied anyways had they just been upfront, but it did seem a little deceptive on the front end. I didn't like that.

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Jorge Gaston
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Here’s the thing: if the job you’re looking to work is what it’s expected to be, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Before I landed with UPS the first time in 2001, I was a little nervous. Before that, I was always worked as a messenger. So package handling was a little off but I couldn’t feel the taste of the benefits that was about to kick in.

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Barbara Hunt
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Good at many things. Centers on jobs, not networking with men.

I interviewed for a brand ambassador job at Costco. I would be giving people samples of this coffee with coconut oil creamer in it. It sounded fine until she told me that I wouldn't get paid hourly, only on commission. And they wanted me to work 7 days a week. I could have had the job but I turned it down.

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Amy Spilecki
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If the company was hiring for a legitimate position they would immediately tell you the role you applied for. It’s when they are being evasive that you should ask questions. Don’t allow a possible employer make you feel like you can’t ask questions because that’s a natural part of the interview process. I would at least call the company you are interviewing with & ask them exactly what your role would be if hired. My advice is Do your homework for sure but if they are already acting shady then go with your instincts & some good research. There has to be former employees out there that have rated them as an employer & that is easy to find. Good luck in your job search but don’t forget your worth in the process.

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Jeanne Lindquist
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Yes I have, I have applied to different companies here in town for sales floor associate only, turns out when I did a phone interview, the manager I spoke with told me I also had to learn to run a register and I don’t want to run a register at all, I just want to do what I’m doing now but for another company

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Becky Rodriguez
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I have had multiple interviews like this. They have been for positions that need a license (which takes 8 weeks to get) or some require money up front. I keep looking though.

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