HiProfile - HPFJobs.com STOP! Do Not Do Business with These People Boston Massachusetts
Unless you want to pay thousands of dollars to have your resume rewritten, do not do business with these people.
Complaint #1 - they use deceptive sales practices
They contacted me claiming that I fit the profile of several jobs they were trying to fill. I worked with them for over two months and they never introduced me to a single opportunity. (I found a job on my own.)
Complaint #2 - their agreement is ambiguous and/or deceptive
The agreement requires a non-refundable retainer. It is clear spelled out that the retainer is nonrefundable. However, their interpretation is that the retainer is a fee IN ADDITION to the other fees spelled out in the contract. This is not clear from any of the language in the contract.
Complaint #3 - the people are deceptive
I raised the question of the fees versus the retainer with one of the principals of the company at a time when I could still back out of the contract. They agreed that is was to be applied to the "job acceptance fee". After the fact they claimed that the retainer was in addition to the job acceptance fee.
I paid the retainer willingly but I have refused to pay the additional fees and after threatening me with nasty letters from their attorney, they are suing me in small claims court. I hesitated to do business with them in the first place, but against my better judgment I decided to try it. Had I found this site I would have known that my instincts were correct. I am hoping to help you avoid the same mistake.
I assume the company will post a rebuttal and I will gladly provide more details as necessary.
Dave
Winchester, Massachusetts
U.S.A.
2 Updates & Rebuttals
Dpm
Winchester,Massachusetts,
U.S.A.
Update from Court Proceedings
#3Author of original report
Fri, September 28, 2007
I was in court yesterday to argue my case about the terms of the HPF contract. I don't know the outcome of my case yet, I thought it would be worth sharing two observations:
1) HPF was suing two other individuals besides me. I do not have any details of the cases.
2) They admitted to charging my credit card without my permission "on advice of their lawyers".
Michael
Boston,Massachusetts,
U.S.A.
Dave in Wincester is right, all the posts are right, I worked there, be careful New York area
#3UPDATE EX-employee responds
Sat, September 08, 2007
Sorry to read Dave from Wincester's story. Dave, if they are taking you to court mention that they don't have the member companies they claim.
I worked for them over a year ago. When I worked there, we didn't have member companies. I don't know if they have companies now. Based on what I'm reading, I'm guessing they still do not have as many as they claim.
Part of my job was to tell people we had member companies so they'd sign on. I read the rebuttal by the CEO claiming Joan from New York wasn't a client. I don't know if she was a client but I do know that they were trying to expand to the New York area. People in New York be careful!
Dave, bring up the issue of no member companies. I don't know what you signed but the agreement can be voided if they were dishonest in what they told you they had. I would check with an attorney to hear if I'm right. I hope I helped, Good luck!