- Report: #401865
Complaint Review: CV Marketing - Atlanta Georgia
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CV Marketing
1775 The Exchange Suite 100 Atlanta, 30339 Georgia, U.S.A.
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CV Marketing Scam company Interviews over-qualified candidates for door-to-door coupon sales Atlanta Georgia
CV Marketing floods job websites like careerbuilder, jobster, monster, or ajcjobs - they claim to have an exciting entry-level job, promising new college graduates a fantastic career in Marketing or Advertising- they will schedule an interview with you, no matter how qualified you are.
In reality, it is a scam company that forces employees to sell door-to-door coupons.
When you arrive for the interview, the receptionist is playing pop music on XM radio and it's REALLY LOUD. Every single person who has interviewed here has described this creepy scenario. I guess they want to seem like a "hip" or "young" company- the kind that expresses their youthful angst by blaring Pink songs on full volume at 9 o'clock in the morning.
The woman who interviews you is Christina Versoza. She is a pretty hispanic woman- and she was very up-front and honest that the job is SALES. I think it was the first thing she said, before we sat down.
They tell you to come back for a second interview in which you'll shadow a CV employee for a day to see what it's like. I went out with the CV employee (who was actually, in all honesty, a really nice guy named John. I felt bad for him.)
Do you want to know what CV Marketing does? Listen closely- and believe me- because I'm not kidding or exaggerating at all: They go to businesses, like a shopping center, and just go from door-to-door, bothering every employee they see and trying to sell crap- in this case- a gift card to a Salon and Spa that costs 50 dollars.
The first business was a veterinarian clinic- where real employees were hard-at-work, doing a REAL JOB- helping sick animals. The CV employee walks up to the receptionist and says, "Hi. I'm John, I'm here on behalf of Impressions Day Spa. We're really excited about our 1st year anniversary and we're offering 90% off on salon services? Surely you know someone who likes to be pampered?"
at which point the receptionist, understandably a little peeved, looking like your average person answering a telemarketing call during dinner, says, "umm.. no thank you."
So at this point, I'm thinking- this was a little embarrassing. It didn't work. Let's move on. But the CV Marketing guy actually has the nerve to say, "Is there anyone else back there that might be interested?"
I can't believe it. The receptionist can't either. She says, "No. And we don't allow soliciting here, either, so..."
so at this point, I can't wait to get out of there. We're bothering her, it's not working- she doesn't want anything from us. The CV Marketing guy says, "Well let me ask you this then. Do you ever eat pizza?"
I couldn't believe it. He was trying to sell her Papa John's pizza coupons after being rejected on the spa. She basically tells us to get out- we leave- and the CV guy, totally unfazed, is marching right next door, where this repeats. Over and over again.
99% of the people he encounters are bothered, pissed off, and want nothing to do with the products. It is an unreal way to make a living. The sales tactics are so obviously unethical that both Christina and John asked me repeatedly, "Is there anything you've seen today that you're not willing to do?" I'll bet this same question appears on the application for adult film stars wanting to do a freaky porno.
CV Marketing promises you a promotion to "manager" quickly- but I doubt it ever comes. At one point in the day, John told me that he once SOLD OUT all of his coupons- and went home for the day. One of his managers called him and scolded him- asking him "do you want to be a salesman or a manager?" and forced him to stay home for a day to "think about it"
- this is the FEAR OF LOSS aspect of any scam. They will try to manipulate you into making money for them by threatening you with a LOSS OF MONEY. It's very unethical.
Obviously I declined this "job"- the only enjoyable part is when the employee will buy you lunch, usually fast food. If you're willing to spend an entire day, on-foot, bothering people- then you get a free meal. Anything else, and you're knee-deep in scam bullshit. It's really less of a JOB and more of an Amway/Mary-Kay-style company recruiting you.
Thanks for reading. Stay away from CV Marketing! You went to college for a real job!
Anonymous
Atlanta, Georgia
U.S.A.
In reality, it is a scam company that forces employees to sell door-to-door coupons.
When you arrive for the interview, the receptionist is playing pop music on XM radio and it's REALLY LOUD. Every single person who has interviewed here has described this creepy scenario. I guess they want to seem like a "hip" or "young" company- the kind that expresses their youthful angst by blaring Pink songs on full volume at 9 o'clock in the morning.
The woman who interviews you is Christina Versoza. She is a pretty hispanic woman- and she was very up-front and honest that the job is SALES. I think it was the first thing she said, before we sat down.
They tell you to come back for a second interview in which you'll shadow a CV employee for a day to see what it's like. I went out with the CV employee (who was actually, in all honesty, a really nice guy named John. I felt bad for him.)
Do you want to know what CV Marketing does? Listen closely- and believe me- because I'm not kidding or exaggerating at all: They go to businesses, like a shopping center, and just go from door-to-door, bothering every employee they see and trying to sell crap- in this case- a gift card to a Salon and Spa that costs 50 dollars.
The first business was a veterinarian clinic- where real employees were hard-at-work, doing a REAL JOB- helping sick animals. The CV employee walks up to the receptionist and says, "Hi. I'm John, I'm here on behalf of Impressions Day Spa. We're really excited about our 1st year anniversary and we're offering 90% off on salon services? Surely you know someone who likes to be pampered?"
at which point the receptionist, understandably a little peeved, looking like your average person answering a telemarketing call during dinner, says, "umm.. no thank you."
So at this point, I'm thinking- this was a little embarrassing. It didn't work. Let's move on. But the CV Marketing guy actually has the nerve to say, "Is there anyone else back there that might be interested?"
I can't believe it. The receptionist can't either. She says, "No. And we don't allow soliciting here, either, so..."
so at this point, I can't wait to get out of there. We're bothering her, it's not working- she doesn't want anything from us. The CV Marketing guy says, "Well let me ask you this then. Do you ever eat pizza?"
I couldn't believe it. He was trying to sell her Papa John's pizza coupons after being rejected on the spa. She basically tells us to get out- we leave- and the CV guy, totally unfazed, is marching right next door, where this repeats. Over and over again.
99% of the people he encounters are bothered, pissed off, and want nothing to do with the products. It is an unreal way to make a living. The sales tactics are so obviously unethical that both Christina and John asked me repeatedly, "Is there anything you've seen today that you're not willing to do?" I'll bet this same question appears on the application for adult film stars wanting to do a freaky porno.
CV Marketing promises you a promotion to "manager" quickly- but I doubt it ever comes. At one point in the day, John told me that he once SOLD OUT all of his coupons- and went home for the day. One of his managers called him and scolded him- asking him "do you want to be a salesman or a manager?" and forced him to stay home for a day to "think about it"
- this is the FEAR OF LOSS aspect of any scam. They will try to manipulate you into making money for them by threatening you with a LOSS OF MONEY. It's very unethical.
Obviously I declined this "job"- the only enjoyable part is when the employee will buy you lunch, usually fast food. If you're willing to spend an entire day, on-foot, bothering people- then you get a free meal. Anything else, and you're knee-deep in scam bullshit. It's really less of a JOB and more of an Amway/Mary-Kay-style company recruiting you.
Thanks for reading. Stay away from CV Marketing! You went to college for a real job!
Anonymous
Atlanta, Georgia
U.S.A.
4 Updates & Rebuttals
scott
stockbrige ,Georgia,
USA
Complete BS report, just a Lazy person
#2UPDATE EX-employee responds
Fri, June 19, 2015
Hi,
I just read this report that whomever it was that was trashing CV marketing. They are just lazy, think they are too good to walk door to door,lazy,, and saythat it is a rip off. I was an employee for CV marketing for a long time. The time that I spent there gave me the tools to become a susessfull salesperson and using the tools i gained while working for CV Marketing enabled me to be the best salesperson at every company i have worked at since. There were alot of people who could not hack it and we laughed at each and every one of you abeffter you left. There was no scam. The reason the guy kept going and going is that a true salesman doesnt hear no and rebuts until he gets what he was going for. Granted, there will be a lot of no's before you get your yesses. Its called the law of averages and Im willing to be that you still have not become a success bevause you think life should be eeasy and that people should just be given what they want. Well, newsflash. that is not how life works. You have to go and get it. There are hundreds upon hudreds of offices out there who love when CV reps came in the door. I would stilll be with them but an ofer i couldnt refuse came along and I had to take it. And you know where I got that job offer? Wile out on the street woring for Christina. Yep , I had my por with me and I often had job offers while out there, but this one was 6 figs. Im sure youve reporoted every job youve had since anid have bcome nothing, CV is real, and i mad $2-300 a day when i was there. loser
John
Memphis,Tennessee,
U.S.A.
Put It In Reverse
#3Consumer Suggestion
Thu, December 16, 2010
If you do a reverse address lookup on the web you'll find it points to a 'virtual office' company in Atlanta. They have a lobby attendant who answers the phone for all the 'virtual companies' and receives mail and packages for them. Conference rooms and offices can be rented by the hour. Unbelievable..........
SPS641
Dallas,Georgia,
United States of America
Thanx for making this an easy company to spot as a scam!!! Saved me time and money in my career search!
#4Consumer Comment
Wed, March 24, 2010
I just got an email stating the following: STRICTLY, Inc. 1775 The Exchange, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30339 770-956-7110 Dear Stacy, Thank you for applying for a job with STRICTLY,Inc. Management and I are interested in meeting with you for an interview. We reviewed your resume and feel that you are qualified for one of our open positions. We compared your resume to others received and feel that you have the right skill set and experience that we are looking for in an employee. This is our busy season and unfortunately interview times are limited. Please call our office at 770.956.7110 to secure a time for an interview. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! Chasity Walker Human Resource Manager (770) 956-7110.
After looking for a website for the company as I do before every interview I go to, I saw all the reports about this company and all the name changes for the company.
I greatly appreciate this website for doing what it does. I have been job hunting for two months. I am highly qualified for Marketing positions but not with companies like this. I don't have time to waste going on interviews that are scams. I just wanted to say keep doing what your doing!
Anonymous
sf,California,
U.S.A.
names and address
#5Author of original report
Tue, December 16, 2008
CV Marketing & Associates Christina Verzosa Director of Operations 1775 Th Exchange, Ste 100 Atlanta, GA 30339 Ph: 770-955-7119 Fax: 770-955-0117 Receptionist name Jessica Seamon. She will answer the phones, schedule your interview, and blares "cool company" music really, really loud.
