Complaint Review: Bernard Haldane Associates

This is to anyone in the job market. If you seriously want to find a job, it takes hard work! Don't give up. If you want a carreer, according to Haldane, you need there help! Well this is a bogus statement. I used to work for Hallmark Cards. I just got let go there (September 5). I have been looking for work on the internet and various other resources. I have not found work, yet. I recieved an email from these people (Bernard Haldane Associates).

From: BHA Assessment
Date: Fri Oct 19, 2001 07:37:29 AM US/Central
To: thepierce@mac.com
Subject: Your Resume

Our analysis of your resume has qualified you for a free career assessment today from Bernard Haldane, the oldest, largest and most innovative executive marketing firm.

To take advantage of this special opportunity for a free assessment, click here:
http://www.jobhunting.com/?key=1625331

Bernard Haldane Associates:
Don't just change your job. Change your life (TM)

Thank you.

From: bha_assessment@jobhunting.com
Date: Fri Oct 19, 2001 08:09:52 AM US/Central
To: thepierce@mac.com
Subject: Thank You

Thank you for participating in the Free Online Assessment from Bernard Haldane Associates, the oldest, largest, and most respected career management firm.

Your assessment has been assigned to a career specialist in your area. After review, we will determine if we can help you achieve your goals. If we can assist you, we will contact you in a few days to arrange for a free "one on one" professional assessment. As always, the information you provided to us will be kept in strict confidence.

We look forward to putting our 50+ years of experience to work for you. Congratulations on taking the first step to success.

Bernard Haldane Associates:
Don't just change your job. Change your life. (TM)

If you don't want any special opportunities from Bernard Haldane via email, please click here:
http://www.jobhunting.com/optout/

Thank you.

They seemed legit and I recieved a call on Friday, October 26. The secretary invited me for a meeting with the VP and it would only last for one hour, I agreeded and off I went. Well to say the least I was impressed with there professionalism and poise. However when I left there I was wondering how much this would cost, I am afterall unemployeed.

I am so glad that I did a little research before going back on Tuesday. I will call in a few hours and cancel my appointment. I can't afford this type of service. I'm looking for work and money, not paying for some extra service right now! Sheesh!

Thanks,

Mike Pierce
Kansas City