[TEXT DELETED BY FORUM TEAM] Marketing Company - YOU WILL NOT BE A MANAGER ONE DAY!!!

Miss_May

WBW in Bournemouth - definitely something dodgy going on there.

Went for an interview in their Bournemouth offices...was a bit surprised to be offered an interview VERY quickly after I sent my C.V. Interview was with a guy called James. Very smooth. Bit flirty. Didn't really reveal too much about the job, didn't ask too much about any relevant marketing/PR experience I have... and the interview was over very quickly. He told me '60 people applied for this position...only two places are available.... we'll call you later.'

Surprise, surprise, I got a call back. He was 'really impressed' and wanted me to be a trainee manager, lol. Because I'd impressed them that much. By this stage I was already a bit suspicious but, desperate for a job and not wanting to turn down what could be a good opportunity, I went for the 'second stage interview.' Just wish I'd found this forum before I wasted a day doing door to door sales. Had to pay own bus fair too! Normally I'd have walked out but tbh I wasn't really sure what to do, so I stuck it out. Fotrabout 10 hours. THEN back to the office for the 'final interviews' where, again, they told me how I'd be a manager in a few months, my job title would be trainee manager, blah blah blah.... Oh, and they said I'd be 'self employed' - and that was a good thing because I'd be able to 'work when I wanted.' Realising by then that this was obviously dodgy, I got out whilst I could.

Googled WBW - they used to be DCM, who I see also have a very bad reputation. Anyway, anyone in Bournemouth area - ignore any jobs advertised by WBW! Whether they say 'receptionist' 'retail experience needed' or 'trainee manager', you will clearly be doing door to door sales.

anyone else have any experience with WBW/DCM? Are all these companies linked?

lauralol101

Please amuse yourself. I would like everyone who has been affected to do the same, make sure everyone knows of how wasteful and disgusting this company is.

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Dear JMS Marketing,

I would like to thank you so much for the opportunity that you gave me...the one that actually forced me into recognising my qualities and skills that I have earned and worked hard for my whole academic and working life.

Needless to say, the "opportunity" that you spam across all job sites, where hapless, desperate fools, brainwashed into submission from constant negative reverberations of this current credit crunch climate hyperbole, are instantly inspired as you encompass every possible area of the job world, is one of farce, despicable in nature, and fraudulent in pay.

I thought it would be kind and honourable of myself to update you with my progress, especially as I failed to return your many, forbearing calls. Looking for real and relevant experience, desirable to a graduate who has paid ALOT of money to be where she is, I have managed to find a fantastic opportunity in an actual business that deals with marketing and PR. As far as I remember, your shoddy excuse of an office hardly reflected the promising potential earnings of £1000000000 +, which any amoeba with half a cell (geddit?) could grasp that this could be somewhat of a ridiculous, exaggerated, extortionate? figure. Hence, it appears I am more developed than a microbe.

After weeks of research into your, ahem, company, I have racked up a considerable amount of data, especially via forum entries posted by your ex "employees" and those who managed a "quick" escape from the clutches of your slavish regime. This I have assembled into a wonderful presentation, as part of my writing and research portfolio. I will make sure, alongside my mailing list (I network don't you know), that you receive a copy of it, especially as you, and all your pseudonyms, are the stars of the show, so to speak. One smells a rat when someone can't sustain the same name once, twice, three, four.... how many times HAVE you actually changed it?

Pyramid selling is not a job, it's a ridiculous and unsustainable short term way of making a dishonest day's work. Masquerading behind a charity is unspeakable: charity is charity, not entitling the fat cats to fill their coffers. Paying a person 100% commission, for 10 hours work, 6 days a week with the promise to "raise your profile" within the Industry is not only exploitation, it's illegal.

Please let the "imposing" inarticulate idiot who "conducted" my final interview know that his tactics of pushing someone into a corner, especially some one of great diligence and intelligence, is not only reckless but also a bullying tactic that made me chuckle all the way home: <insert regional North East accent here>"who do you think you're talking to?"
So yes, Mr No-Name-because-I-couldn't-care-less-about-wasting-my-brain-to-even-evoke-the-first-letter, you will pick my CV up in 7 weeks, and yes she will be full of !!!!!!!!: the toxic !!!! that will not fertilise your plants.

If your establishment is so legitimate, I would love to aks, with utmost verve and passion, the probing question: why don't you advertise the actual duties that are required under the heading: 'Door to Door Sales, 100% commission, targeting Liverpool's lowest income areas.'

I wish you every success in your future endeavors, my only regret is I never got a chance to model one of those fetching red vests, shame.

L.

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jade1080

Fruitloops wrote: »

Just had the following email:


Thank you for speaking with me today.
Please accept this email as confirmation of our meeting:

Time: 1345pm
Date: Thursday 3rd March 2011
Location: 8 Ethel st Winston Churchill house 1st floor B2 4BG

The contact details are listed at the end of this email.

You will need to take notes and please arrive at least 5 minutes early to ensure everything runs smoothly.

If for any unexpected reason you are unable to attend please inform me in advance as I will then be able to offer the time slot to other candidates.

If you have any questions, prior to our meeting, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Our meeting will last approximately 10 – 15 minutes. During that time I will explain to you about our various clients and our services. You will also advise you about the training that we provide, what would be expected of successful candidates and the job description.

Please bring some form of I.D. with you as this may be required. If you wish to talk to me before our meeting you may call me on 01216161500.

Arcadia
Best Regards
Archie

(the email was sent from Purple Patch Resourcing)




Hmm, yeh :think: I didn't speak to anybody today regarding an interview.


I really dislike these companies.

I had received a phone call from the Arcadia (phone number: 0121 633 8017) out of the blue and an email with "Purple Patch Resourcing" written in the yellow box



God I hate these b******s

jade1080

Fruitloops wrote: »

I'm so sick of seeing job adverts from these people.

One that I keep coming across is MCC (Midlands Consulting Centre) who seem to pop up in every search section of the Reed website at the moment...

"Hospitality & Catering experience? You're perfect for Sales!"

"Graduate but still unemployed? You're perfect for Sales!"

"No experience? No problem! You're perfect for Sales!"

:think: ....... :wall:

Another bunch of pansies - I remember applying for one of the jobs under a legitimate-sounding job title and they !!!!!!!g made me run around for approximately 10/12 hours on the second phase of the 'interview' - even though I managed to get the phony job, I turned it down simply because it is full of s***

serena

Another one that is all over the job agencies, is FHM sales. Try googling them. The links seem to go to different companies, but one is Judith Grace Marketing in Ashford Kent.

My son applied, and has been doing door-door sales in effect, although apparently is a home energy consultant.

He's been working terribly long hours, and after 6 weeks has just received the princely sum of £65 for the first two weeks.

He's so thrilled that he got a job after nearly two years of JSA and applying everywhere, he's enjoying the sales, and despite our constant warnings, is still talking about 'progression' as if that makes up for getting no money.

We're still hoping he'll see the light soon.

jade1080

serena wrote: »

Another one that is all over the job agencies, is FHM sales. Try googling them. The links seem to go to different companies, but one is Judith Grace Marketing in Ashford Kent.

My son applied, and has been doing door-door sales in effect, although apparently is a home energy consultant.

He's been working terribly long hours, and after 6 weeks has just received the princely sum of £65 for the first two weeks.

He's so thrilled that he got a job after nearly two years of JSA and applying everywhere, he's enjoying the sales, and despite our constant warnings, is still talking about 'progression' as if that makes up for getting no money.

We're still hoping he'll see the light soon.

I hope so too - I even went to Midlands Consulting Centre for an interview and then I got the job but obviously I turned it down (but I was annoyed by the fact that it was a shabby door-to-door sales firm)

Oh well, I learned my lesson

grad22

Blackrock Advertising in Bournemouth is another one of these companies. I wish I had checked out this website before I went for the interview and got myself all excited.
The job spec was sent through my uni emails advertisied as a graduate job! What a joke!
Luckily I saw this before I attended the second interview...
I didn't go through four years of uni to do door to door selling only getting paid commission!!

bakers2000

Another name change, was known as Parker worldwide then Lowe Worldwide now WB Worldwide in Bournemouth.
Address below - steer clear!!!!!

WB WORLDWIDE LIMITED
27-31 OLD CHRISTCHURCH ROAD
BOURNEMOUTH
UNITED KINGDOM
BH1 1DS

bakers2000

or known as WBW
mmmm 18-20k salary think they forgot that its commission only!!!!

Retail Sales Assistant Experience:
Bournemouth Dorset
Salary - £18000 - £20000
Apply now
Job description:
At WBW our objective is to increase public awareness and market share for our clients in various service based industries. As a compliment to our clients' traditional forms of mass media advertising we are able to acquire new, profitable customers on the spot through direct marketing campaigns (b2b & b2c). Our clients are looking for us to double the size of our teams in 2011, so we're looking to grow ASAP!

YOU WILL BE INVOLVED IN ALL ASPECTS OF:

* Marketing / Customer Service
* Sales/ Account Management
* Campaign / Client Coordination
* Team Leadership/ Training

Experience working in marketing & sales is not required since all candidates will be taught necessary skills during client/ campaign workshops. Advancement is determined by specific criteria, so all new starts have a complete understanding of the development cycle.

FOR CONSIDERATION:
Please send a current CV, including your best local contact number. Please specify when you are available to start because immediate starts will be contacted first. All applicants should be at least 18 years of age, seeking a full time commitment, and available to interview within 72 hours.

INTERVIEW DETAILS:
Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to dress smart and bring a printed CV. Since we represent clients to the public, we may ask you to spend a full day in the field with an experienced representative before an offer is made. This is still considered part of the interview process and no claims for compensation will be accepted. This day is helpful in determining if the opening is right for you!

Please note: This opening is not based in a restaurant/ bar or retail shop - our openings involve face to face customer interaction, so we're looking for people with this type of experience.
Adfinder code: Ref 29260111 Job Ref: Bournemouth/RT

idunnoreally

basically, whoever your manager is invests money in you if you are exceptional enough to get to a management stage. DCM is based in Maidstone, and Parker Worldwide is based in Southampton. My team leader WAS exceptional and got promoted to management, but the most I ever made in a week over the course of nearly a year was £300, and I thought I was pretty good. Its hard to con people out of money and make them think they're getting a good deal when they could get someone else to do it for a third of the price. Hope this helps.