Dodgy job Offer perhaps??

Mukaki

Hi all,

must admit I don't post here regularly but anyway, as a student, I phoned a company in order to ask questions about a job offer which I saw advertised. The woman I spoke to didn't even try to find out what my questions were but simply said: 'I'll send you an email now' and this is what I received: (read below) It all sounds ever so strange to me. They want to interview me when all I wanted to do was ask questions! AND they PRESUME that I can make it down today. Why couldn't she have just spoke to me over the phone?? If anyone has ever come across these people, be careful i'd say.

Hey

Firstly I would like to thank you for applying for part-time work with Michael wisher & Associates Ltd. Therefore, I would like to invite you down to the office so I can personally meet with you and go through a brief interview. This will not take any longer then 30 minutes. We would like to invite you for an induction on Tuesday 18th March, between 11am and 3pm.

Please bring your passport and student card with you, and any other relevant documents eg Visas

If you could also go to our website which is

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download an application form, fill it in and bring it with you please.

In the induction I will talk you through how we operate, payment procedure, what I expect from you, uniform, and so on. So it is important that you have an induction.

Directions to get to the office:

Get the train to white city station on the central line. Once out of the station turn left. Walk towards the multiplex railway bridge, go under the bridge and it’s your first left into Ariel way. Once you enter Ariel way continue walking for around 300 meters and it’s your second left into silver road. Once you reach unit 14 please give me a call on 0208 740 3100 and I will come and get you. Thanks

Jade Wills

London Operations Co-Ordinator

e: [EMAIL="jade@michaelwisher.co.uk"][/email][EMAIL="jade@michaelwisher.co.uk"]jade@[/EMAIL]

Nottingham London Manchester Edinburgh
t:01159 846000 t:0208 7403100 t:0161 2782419 t:0131 2263777
f:01159 846001 f:0208 7403101 f:0161 2782581 f:0131 2265778

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Voyager2002

Sounds like selling encyclopaedias or insurance: on commission only.

System

it's not dodgy, I presume they are too busy to talk to you, so sent you a generic message that they send to all applicants!

Michael wisher & Associates Ltd. seems like one of those companies that offer a lot of students jobs because they can get away with paying lower wages for professional service & no strict set hours etc. I know students at London unis who have been on similar jobs - there are a lot of companies around and they target students as they require young people who can work anytime. It's not really set hours, they just call/email you when they require you for an event - so it's good for spare cash on-the-go and if you have nothing better to do, but not if you need something more reliable.

That said, the fact that the second question on their application form asks for bank details seem very strange. They appear to be in temporary rent-out office units so be careful before giving any details away, as they can just pack up and leave anytime with your personal stuff. Ask questions at the interview about their business, how long it's been running, and registered, and get in contact with their 'clients' - do some background checks.

.... Maybe I've been watching too much of "The Real Hustle" But you can never 100% trust temporary offices.

Let us know how it goes, as I might consider giving it a try myself.

Mukaki

I think i'll just stay away from this one - just can't trust them!

Stubert

Michael Wisher is a legit company. They do mainly catering events and that sort of thing. I was registered with the Manchester office and they did loads of things at Haydock Park and Old Trafford.

London office does stuff such as Royal Ascot and such like.

System

Just to give you an idea, I found a friend who works for them and she gets paid minimum wage & it's really hard work.

Mukaki

Thanks Candyflossing. Yeah, I thought it might be minimum wage but when your a student I suppose your more likely to take whatever you can. Well, like I said, I wont bother with them anyhow - i'll just keep searching!

System

As a student myself, I'd suggest using companies such as this for the references/experience & training (which is free) ... before moving to a more up-class bar/restaurant.