Career Network, Inc. Career Network, Inc. Posted a job, after applying, responsed wanting personnal info. not relating to the job, no contact phone numbers Orlando Florida
I recently applied for a job posted in craigslist. The company is called Starlite Careers. The job was posted as a local flooring company in my area (No Company Name) needing a file clerk.
When I applied I was asked the usual information such as name, address, etc.. along with personnal information that did not relate to the job. Like what is your cell phone carrier, if I needed help with any credit card debit they could provide help, just submit credit info.
I did not submit any credit information. After applying, I received an email that read like this...
Thank you for your interest in our file clerk position! In order to expedite the hiring process, please fill out our online application at the link below. Attach a resume, if available. Once completed, your information will be forwarded to management for review. We will contact you in a few days.
We are a strong supporter of education. Hence, if you are currently in school or interested in furthering your education, please indicate so on your application.
Thank You
Frederick Taylor
I proceeded to the link to fill out the online application. I did send a resume. I was hoping the next email would provide the company name and contact information. Instead it read like this..
Recently, according to our records, you applied for a File Clerk - $12-$14/hr. position at Starlite Careers . According to the information on your application you meet the initial requirements for the position. I would like to forward you along as a potential candidate for this position.
Once you have logged into the site you will be asked to verify any information that we currently have on record. Please assist us in expediting your application by supplying any additional required information in the fields provided. You will be contacted directly by a member of our Human Resources staff once we have received and reviewed you final application.
Best Regards,
Larry Minnetti Human Resources
Career Network, Inc.
P.O. Box 618305
Orlando, Florida 32861-8305
I was sent a username (my email address) and a password to use to log in to the site that was sent to me. I used them to log in, was asked for references, which I gave. My mistake, as I later learned that information can be passed on.
I then decided to investigate the company and I did not find a lot of information and none that was postive as to them being a valid company. I hope my mistake will help future job searchers be more cautious.
Anonymous
Vernon, New York
U.S.A.
1 Updates & Rebuttals
Career Network
Orlando,Florida,
U.S.A.
Please allow me to clear up the issue
#2UPDATE Employee
Tue, July 29, 2008
I'm sorry that you feel our recruitment practices are not meeting your needs. I'm sure this is only due to a misunderstanding of us and our business. Allow me to clear up any confusion by explaining who we are and what it is we exactly do.
Career Network is a new job board that is free to use by both job seekers and employers. Currently, there are thousands of jobs throughout the country available for application on our network of employment sites. We actively market those opportunities to individuals who have previously expressed interest in receiving employment offers. This works as a benefit for our corporate clients as we actively reach hundreds of potential applicants who had not previously been introduced to the opportunity through traditional job ads.
To keep our services free to both job seekers and employers we do offer advertising verticals on the site. However they are completely voluntary and do not in any way affect job seekers' consideration for the listed employment opportunities. We act only as an intermediary between the applicants and the hiring companies, and do not interfere with the delivery of submitted resumes for any reason. To do so would jeopardize our relationships not only with our corporate clients but our advertising partners as well.
Once those resumes are delivered, the rest of the process is solely in the hand of the employer. The decision to hire, not hire, contact, etc. is theirs alone. If they receive a large amount of resumes, they may require extra time to respond to the applicants who did not make the cut. From personal experience, I have received that letter as long as six months after I applied for a position.
We do have a contact phone number for employers listed on the employer section of our Web site. However, that will get you in contact with our account managers who have no control over the status of your application. Like I said, that decision is out of our hands. If you are having technical issues accessing the site, please use the email provided.
Furthermore, let me assure you that nothing will be done with your personal information that you do not expressly authorize. Foremost, since you are applying for a position, your resume will be transmitted to the employer who will then consider you for a job based solely on your skills and education. Beyond that, we will only connect you with our promotional partners if you agree to it during the application process.
I hope this clears up any confusion you may have regarding our Web site and our recruitment services. Please feel free to contact us with any further issues or suggestions at info@careernetwork.us.com.