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After seeing multiple job postings from this company, I decided to apply for several that I knew I was more than qualified for. CareerBuilder.com sends you to the comapny's website to apply where you then enter your personal information and resume. It also asks if you are currently in school, which was odd to me. After not getting a call for an interview (I understand that the economy is bad and I am competing with numerous applicants) and not receiving so much as an email confirmation that they had received my information and it was being processed, I decided to email them (since all their phone numbers are automated systems). Still no reposnse. After suspecting their site might be a scam. I did some research online and discovered I wasn't the only one to feel this way. Other complaints were similar or that the company had called only to ask about if the applicant was interested in going to school and not even mentioning the job applied for. I suspect that since they don't have a real phone number (as most real agencies do) and they ask about current education status (most places just want to know if you finished high scool/college, not if you are currently enrolled). I also checked with the Better Business Bureau for complaints and guess what? They aren't listed as members. If you go to their Facebook page, it is filled with people asking about application status' (since no on ever gets a call back) and where they are located (since they like to stay hidden). I can't file a complaint with the BBB, but I plan on conatcting the Texas Workforce Commission. I encourage anyone else with a similar experience to do the same. If you go to career/job sites, you will notice they have the exact same multiple job postings in multiple cities. Even in this economy, it is hard to believe they have the same openings all the time. This company should not be allowed to post fake job listings so that they can pass on your personal information without your permission to online schools.
I dug a little deeper and discovered that someone can file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, regardless if the company is a member or not. You can also contact the Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, as they also collect complaints about companies, business practices, and identity theft. It's pathetic that Johnson & Armel prey on the jobless and desperate in these hard, economic times. Unfortunately for us, they are not the only ones. It's a shame all those people on Johnson & Armel's Facebook page pleading for a response don't realize they are wasting their time with this company.
I googled their physical address and found a listing on Superpages.com that said their company name is "Automated Personnel Resources" and had a phone number of [protected]. The gentleman who answered the phone said this was a residence and he has had the phone number for quite some time. Interesting...
I just got off the phone with this company, well actually i HUNG up after typing in the name and finding this site. His name is "Dallas" and asked me nothing involving the position I had applied for. I should of known it was a scam when they asked me what time I wanted to set my interview and the number was [protected]. He knew my name instantly, the damn phone didnt ring. He was asking me about schooling and if i wanted to go to school if it didnt interfere with my work and start within the next 1-6 months. This is a cruel way of scamming people who are looking for ACTUAL jobs and they are trying to trick people into going to their damn school.
I applied for the receptionist position in atlanta ga last night, I got this message this morning "joshsonarmel : Hi XXXX call me about the clerical receptionish job you have applied for [protected]. (txt Stop to cancel) " as many of the people comments above, the lady name Sandy answer the phone, said that the call would take about 30 minutes or so, then she asked me my address, status, age, then if im currently enrolled in school, then I told her that i am, and she just said that ok she would forward my info to the employer and that hung up. the whole process took less than 3 minutes. I guess because i am in school so they can get nothing out of me. Hope nothing will happen to my identity or credit card. :( {crossing fingers}
We apply for job just to support ourselves, and there are these heartless people come preying on us. so mad
I ask where to apply, they sent me a web site to go to...I went to the web site and it ask alot of personal questions, I was suspicious and stopped and deleted everything I typed..
I hit submit to see what would happen and my virus scanner went crazy and blocked it, it was a phishing site...When I went back a few days later, it was gone no web site, I was going to turn them in to the FTC..Everytime I respond to one of those postings I now get no response back...If it sounds to good to be true it is...I wish there was a way to contact craigslist and tell them when someone has a scam listing and not just a disclaimer...
I to have applied to several jobs and never heard anything from them so I also researched and found that it was a scam. Thank you guys for posting your complaints because if it weren't for you guys other people just like me would still be applying on that website. Today marks my last day applying with them.
Thank you all very much for your postings. I saw a posting from them in my daily "SimplyHired" feed, but I thought I should check them out on Google before I gave them a bunch of information. I'm so glad that I did. I will report them as a scam to the job feeds I get, and again, I appreciate all of you taking the time to post these comments. I hope that each and every one of you are able to find gratifying employment soon! marilyn
Rebecca
Today is Saturday, and I was just taking a chance calling 1.877.659.0133, and a specialist answered to my surprise. I submitted my application for the position of File Clerk, listed on geebo.com via J&R Consulting... Specialist asked for my telephone number, and he retrieved my application, and he even addressed me by my name (So, I am thinking this is legit), without me telling him my name. Then he proceeds on with the questioning (Suppose to take twenty-five minutes)…are you a citizen…are you 18 years of age or older…do you own a computer…highest level of education, and do you plan on going back to school? Based on my answer to the last question, he said okay, I will forward your application to the Human Resources Dept at this job, and if the manager is interested in your application/resume, he will give you a call…and what is the best time to reach you? The interview process took about two minutes. Now, I am kicking myself, after reading the informative comments on this site. Usually, I do my research and check a company out, beforehand. However, since, Johnson & Armel Consulting and Staffing Services are listed on geebo.com. I thought it was legit. Now, I am going to avoid submitting an application/resume to a company that has an "800" telephone number to call to confirm, because you have to research these companies first, if you do not want to be scammed. Hence, Looking at the description for File Clerk is an excellent description for a Promotional Advertiser! Wow, thank you all for your input.