Markme123 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2004 I'm 18 and getting ready to attend college in the fall. In the mean time I need $$$ bad. After applying at differnet places and them apparently not hiring at the moment, turn to a letter I recieved from Vector Marketing. They offer summer work opportunities for people in my situation and decieded to apply. I've got an interview July 2 at 6:30. Seeing as this is my first job interview I was wondering what I should wear, are there any colors I should stay away from, what should I ask, ect. Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fook Report post Posted July 2, 2004 I don't know what Vector Marketing is, but by the name it sounds like a suit-and-tie type of place, which is what I would wear. Every job is different so I can't say exactly what you should ask. Nevertheless, make sure you show interest (ask exactly what you would be doing, etc.) but don't overdo it. Just remember to relax and be polite. Also, it never hurts to find a way to somewhat break the ice as it's a way to make them remember you. What I like to do is wait until they ask if I have any questions then ask "So when do I start?" or something like that. More often than not it'll get a chuckle and help everyone feel more at ease. Edit: One more thing: SHOW UP ON TIME! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted July 2, 2004 If anything, don't just show up on time show up 15 minutes early or earlier but not earlier than say, like 45 minutes or something. I think I've heard of this Vector Marketing before. Beware of telemarketing and bullshit sales scams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2004 DO NOT GO. Vector is a pyramid scheme, total bullshit. Didn't it seem strange that you got an interview without even submitting an application? NEVER trust jobs like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cran Da Maniac 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2004 I got the same letter, I call bullshit on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Guest Hero to all Children Report post Posted July 2, 2004 I've got a job already and it's another temporary "run around with the US Army and play war as interperter, we supply the uniforms and the MREs" kind of deal. Literally transelated that means good pay and me enjoying myself a lot. .. Okay, maybe I should do a little more than just gloat here. Go for shit jobs. Flipping burgers builds character .. or contempt, I forgot which. Your dress should depend on what you apply for and where. If it's janitor you should look normal, clean clothes and ironed and everything but no suit and tie. Unless it's a big corporation, then you may just want to actually do that. Act polite, interested but not directly desperate. Try to come over polite, be on time and don't hit on your interviewer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest slacklet Report post Posted July 2, 2004 Read this article first My friend went for an interview at Vector last month. What they did was put roughly ten potential candidates (you're not alone at the interview) in a circle and then asked them what they could contribute to the company. My friend was the only one who spoke up, so he got a tour of the office and further specifics on what the knife-selling job entailed. He got the FUCK out of there after hearing their spiel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2004 Agreed. Work a crap go-nowhere job for the summer. It builds character and makes you appreciate future jobs even more because you think back to what you used to do for cash... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted July 2, 2004 Yeah, those guys are crooks. Any company that would offer a job to a person with my work history is NOT the place to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2004 Well that explains your involvement in cancer sticks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSA09 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2004 When I graduated high school, I got that same letter. My parents had no clue so they told me to go check it out. When I get there I see almost every person I went to high school with and close friends from other schools. I interviewed and it was for selling Cutco knives. Afterwards I felt like I wasted my time. Oh yeah, and they said I'd be hired right away....I declined. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted July 2, 2004 Well that explains your involvement in cancer sticks... Don't hate, office gerbil. I get paid to systematically kill the midwest. Top that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markme123 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2004 Shit, I'm kind of scared now. You're basically telling me that I'll have to be a door to door salesman? EDIT: Fuck that. Thanks for the heads up guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hero to all Children Report post Posted July 2, 2004 No one is forcing you to take this job, you know. I mean .. being an actual Mc Donalds employee pays more and you get to meet many interesting people who don't speak English in the least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSA09 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2004 Shit, I'm kind of scared now. You're basically telling me that I'll have to be a door to door salesman? EDIT: Fuck that. Thanks for the heads up guys. It is door to door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted July 3, 2004 ..and I don't know where you live exactly, but it's a hot motherfucker outside, and you don't get paid if you don't sell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2004 Well that explains your involvement in cancer sticks... Don't hate, office gerbil. I get paid to systematically kill the midwest. Top that. How about systematically killing the South? You're basically telling me that I'll have to be a door to door salesman? No, you'll be a Marketing Professional... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted July 5, 2004 Does Kentucky count as south? It's more a great lakes area thing, though we ship as far as Missouri and West Virginia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2004 It's south enough for me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
