I open my inbox and I see this message:
Wow! Really? I am honored. While I should probably jump at the chance to take a job offer, one that I didn’t apply for mind you, I should probably think about this for a minute. Let’s see….
1. It is from a hotmail account. Not really all that professional, Paulette.
2. The Subject is “Application ID2C586 1″. Not really an attention grabbing or relevant subject line.
3. The To: is to “trayc.foutz@gmail.com”. Not my email address. That’s weird that I got it. Was I BCC’d on my own job offer?
4. I am addressed as “Candidate”. I would think if you were going to offer me a job paying me (hopefully) a boat load of money, you would at least know my name.
5. Keller Investment Services — um, who are they?
6. Oh, they want me to be a “partner” to “invest” in “mutually beneficial opportunities”. I see. In other words, they WANT MY MONEY! Hey, what kind of job is this?
7. My strong background and experience? So a technologist like myself is the right type of person to be an Advisor Assistant, huh?
7. Application Process? I thought I already had the job. What is this a big tease? And who is this “tim.ki.bauer@gmx.com” person anyway?
8. Sarah Walter? I thought your name was Paulette Villafane? Very confusing. Or she is having an identity crisis.
So, after much consideration and thought, I think I might have to decline this job offer (or application for job offer or whatever it is). It was a close call Paulette/Sarah, but I just don’t think we are compatible.
I got the exact same email. Mine was from Leonila Knapper with the subject line of: Application IDN4V34456.
I better get on the application process right away, but where do I apply
Jared, yeah, I am sure that a good many people received this oh so well crafted and believable email. Maybe it will come down between you and me to see who gets the position
Mine, entitled “Request ID4C49675″ came on the same day as all of yours from “Shala Qualls” , directed me to the same bauer.tim.keller@gmx.com and was signed “Respectfully, Elias Zedler.” Obviously an identity theft scam to collect personal info from resumes. I reported it to Gmail as spam.
ha, that’s my email address and I never got it! Damn, I bet it was a great paying job too! Thanks Joel for increasing the google search results on my name from 2 pages to 10 :\
Trayc, that’s funny. I didn’t even think about it being a real email address. Well, I hope something positive can come out of this spam and that any increase in your google search results help you
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