- Report: #1269309
Complaint Review: American Institute of Consumer Studies - Newtown Sq. PN
Reported By:
fieldrepdetroit -
wyandotte, Michigan, USA
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American Institute of Consumer Studies
2 campus blvd. Newtown Sq. PN, 19073 USA
Phone:
1-800-442-0925
Web:
http://aicscareers.com/
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American Institute of Consumer Studies Ten Interviews!! Is it ehtical and responsible data collection to send out employees wihtout proper hire and background checkas? Newtown Sq. PN PN
Yes I was hired by American Consumers Studies around the beginning of 2014. I too received my packet with a request to complete 10 interviews before decision of hire would be made. Since my resume lists above and beyond he requirements listed for the job I saw little reason in this. The prove yourself attitude is in the resume or on the job like any other job I see AICS as nothing special that they should be expempt from the rest of the job world in this.
The issue of sending people to the publics homes without proper hire and background checks seems irresponsible data collection. THe collection of names, addresses etc. is personal identifiable information and should be monitored striclty during any data collection. I don't know which if any labor or other laws that may be violated here but just saying this is not responsible data collection. Even if you feel the need field reps need to prove themselves first, not following safe and proper procedures first can result in safetly issues in the field, and ten interviews? THat seems a bit exc essive for them to "prove" themselves for free.
If ACIS were serious about their clients surveys they would follow protocols that seem to be standard in any serious outfit that is in this business.
2 Updates & Rebuttals
R.C.R
USAThe Original Poster is Correct
#2Consumer Comment
Thu, June 23, 2016
I had never heard of this company so I visited the website. Based on what I read, I too wonder why 10 different field interviews would be required to perform the field interviewer job. All the person is doing is going around knocking on doors, asking specific questions and recording the answers in a notebook. Wow! Even a 12 year could handle that. The only education requirement is a high school diploma. The ad dodes not even specify what I personally would have expected to be a crucial requirement, i.e. excellent communication skills.
If this company is not requiring a criminal background check, I agree that is a irresponsible thing.
Kathy
Redding,California,
USA
Hire Practices
#3UPDATE Employee
Wed, April 13, 2016
So you think you should not have to prove that you are qualified to do this job? Sounds like sour grapes, obviously you are NOT qualified. And NO you were NOT hired until you go through the intense training. AICS-LHK NEVER uses or discloses information from people we interview. It is an awesome company and I am personally glad you are NOT working for them. How dare you tell a company how to run their business! What a disservice to all of us who work so hard and gather information so people like you can enjoy the fruits of our labor.
