I was approached by a SEI representative by the name of Marina Parker through LinkedIn.com with 2 separate messages that can be found below. I had many questions since I found the messages, logos and links to be inconsistent.
So here is my story...
After I responded to a some Linkedin.com correspondence from Marina Parker, I received a call from someone who said that they set up an appointment between Paul Jackson and me. However, when I actually visited the office the person I met with was Robert Hill, Executive Vice President of Client Services, who presented a similar presentation to those posted on this site.
During our initial interview, Mr. Hill requested that I complete and send a scanned version of a 12 page document before returning to his office. However, after my visit, I decided to do some follow up research about this company's operation - which led me to this site. Additionally, found that this company operates under various alias. There appears to be two separate entities working together (SEI and SEO among other LLCs). Listed below are a few of the discrepancies that I noticed:
SEO (located on the Robert Hill's business card)
www.seo-dfw.com (located at the bottom of the 12 document I received from Mr. Hill),
[email protected] (email address located on the Robert Hill's business card)
Systems Evolution, Inc. or SEI (as seen in the letter and links from Marina Parker as shown below)
http://www.sei.com (as seen the letter below)
The logo and address are also different than the actual location that I was invited to visit:
www.SEI.com – Dallas, LLC (As seen on the links provided in Ms. Parker's correspondence)
1717 McKinney Avenue
Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: 214.593.6438
Fax: 513.459.1911
vs.
www.SEO-dfw.com (This is location that I visited) - the logo is different than the log for the site above
Two Lincoln Centre
5420 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1230
Dallas, TX 75240
(972)730-3000 Phone
(972)386-3275 FAX
[email protected]
Needless to say, these raised questions in my mind - in addition to finding limited access to the company's information online. Based on my finding and my intuition, I plan to stay clear of this company. Though I am a risk-taker, I believe that I am better safe than sorry on this one. I've listed the letters I received for your viewing so that you can have better information to draw your own conclusion. I hope everyone makes the right decision.
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1st letter sent from Marina Parker is as follows:
I hope this email finds you well. As a quick introduction, my name is Marina Parker and I am a Consultant in the Dallas location of Systems Evolution, a local based, employee owned consulting firm. I wanted to reach out to you to see if you had interest in discussing a role with our organization. Your professional background is very impressive and it translates very well to the engagements of our SEI consultants. SEI has a fantastic culture, a flat organizational structure, and we are always looking to network with great talent. I would love to set up a time with either myself, or an SEI consultant – depending on your availability - for a quick conversation/coffee/lunch. Even if you’re not in the market for a new position, I would welcome the opportunity to network. Below are a few links and some information about SEI: • SEI Website: www.sei.com • Glassdoor ratings (100% approval rating of our CEO and 4.8 rating for our company): http://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at- ... 82972.11,28.htm • We are an employee owned firm: we redistribute our profits through profit sharing and a dividend based equity model • Local clients. No travel. • We are a “flat” organization and all consultants are leaders in the branch • This video illustrates our Shared Vision and Core Values. See if they align with yours. http://sysev.com/our-story/about-sei I look forward to hearing from you!
Warm Regards,
Marina Parker, PMP
Principal Consultant at Systems Evolution, Inc.
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2nd letter sent from Marin Parker is below:
Thanks so much for getting back to me. I'm glad you're interested in hearing more about the opportunity! I will have my coordinator, Aislinn Crist, reach out to get a call set up with myself or a colleague if our calendars don't align. Marina