Complaint Review: Graham Holland

After responding to an ad in the newspaper, I met with Epsie Shapley and discussed the services this company has to offer. I was told that by hiring Graham Holland, I would never have to look in the paper or on the internet for a job. They were planning to build a campaign around me. Ms. Shapley told me that with my experience I should have no problem finding a job paying 6-figures in a few months. I paid this company $5,750.00 to help me find a new career. I was told this amount would cover the costs for services of assisting me in finding a job, negotiation of salary, and coaching for one year. Dale Fletcher was assigned to be my coach. I was provided with a 3-ring binder filled with copies of information they had printed off websites or obtained through some other means, but mostly not originating from this company.

I spent a week completing an online questionnaire, another week creating my own resume, and one day in a classroom practicing interviewing skills. At this point, I was told that I was ready to launch my campaign.

I was instructed to contact friends and other acquaintances who might know of a job opportunity suited for me. I was then told to search for jobs that interested me and send letters, make phone calls, etc. I soon realized that I was back where I started-searching for jobs on the internet and in the paper, which is what Ms. Shapley told me I would never do again. After realizing that I was the one spending all this time creating my resume and searching for jobs with no results, I began to wonder what services I had paid for. I expressed my concerns to Ms. Shapley with no resolution.

Graham Holland is a company that I believe preys on people who are having difficulty in finding a job, and I sense that they take advantage of people in their late 40's and older, such as myself, who are trying to start over. The training and instructions I was provided with could have been covered in a one-day seminar at no more than around $300. I realize that this company claims that they are not an employment agency, but they verbally make you believe that they will find you a job. Save your money and steer clear of these people.

Kevin
Rock Hill, South Carolina
U.S.A.