Here is what I ran into yesterday while applying via Craigslist web site in Carrollton, TX. There listed with 2 different company names now. All please be very careful when applying for any job on Craigslist also I flagged the add posting. Here is a link that I heard about on Good Morning American to research a company while looking for a job (www.hoovers.com)
I received this email first @ Aug 10, 2010 03:55:05 PM
Hello Gena, it is wonderful to speak with you.
>
We appreciate you e-mailing us.
You seem very qualified for the current position, and more so than the other
>18 people we have received applications from.
> Position will require: Excellent written\oral communication skills in order
>to perform administrative duties including answering phones and message taking,
>preparing mailings, ordering and maintaining supplies, copy work, general filing
>and e-mailing, and typing correspondence. I will have more details for you at the
>interview.
> Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Can be flexed a bit if absolutely necessary)
> Pay for this Position: 12 - 16 an hour (we will decide final salary during
>the interview based from experience)
> Benefits Package: Dental and medical, eyecare, disability/life insurance, tuition
>reimbursement after 6 months, vacation/sick days and 401K.
The selection process is almost complete. We only ask that you complete a simple
>IQ quiz to give the Head of Human Resources.
>
>Please complete the IQ Quiz here: http://KosdonCorp.com/IQ-Quiz
>
> Reply back with your results and an availability schedule to set-up an interview.
>My available time is from 9 - 11 in the morning or 3 - 5 PM.
>
> Personally, I am wanting to fill this position with a new friendly face and
>am looking to your quick response.
>
>
> Have a great Tuesday,
>
> Miranda Palmer
> HR Dept.
>
>
> Kosdon Corp.
> Telephone number: 1 (650) 762-5607
> Fax line: 1 (866)-538-9263
> E-mail:
[email protected]
> Our website: KosdonCorp.com
>
> Complaints http://KosdonCorp.com/unsubscribe.html
Then @Aug 10, 2010 04:33:50 PM received another email with the following company name
Hello,
>
>We have reviewed over 10 applications and we have narrowed our selection down
>to five. Congratulations, you are one of the five applicants we would like to interview
>by the end of next week! We have two positions open.
>
>Job will require: Excellent written and oral communication skills to perform
>general administrative duties including answering phones and taking messages, preparing
>mailings, ordering and maintaining supplies, copy work, filing, emailing, and typing
>correspondence. We will give more specific details at the interview.
>Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (We can make hours flexible if necessary).
>Pay: $13 - $16 an hour (we will decide final salary after interview based on
>experience)
>Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability/life insurance, tuition
>reimbursement, flex medical spending plan, vacation/sick days and 401K
>
>The position will require you to work in a high financial environment so it's
>our corporate policy that we do a financial verification check on all employees
>to verify applicant registration info. Its corporate policy that we have applicants
>sent through our link so we are compliant with the U.S employment standards act.
>Please copy and paste this link into your browser and complete the free report now:
>http://www.mediamanagment.info/interview. Fill out the form and indicate that you want the free report. PLEASE DO NOT
>email us your report. Instead print it out and bring a copy to the interview as
>we will need to have it on file. Since this is just a pre-screen formality your
>actual score will not affect your chances of being hired. Please take a few minutes
>to do this now.
>
>After completing the score report please reply stating:
>-The best time for us to hold the interview. Morning (8-12) or evening (1-5)
>-2 references for us to contact should we feel the need too.
>-The account reference number you received after you completed the credit check
>(we will cross-check with our records at the interview).
>
>I will call and confirm your interview upon completion of the above. If you
>are no longer looking for employment please respond with your name and 'not
>interested' in the subject field so I can better shuffle through all the mail
>I get and take you off the applicant list. Once again, thank you for your interest
>in the position. Please remember to complete the credit request above now and reply
>with the best time to hold the interview.
>
>Sincerely,
>Sarah Johnson
>Media Management Group