I found a posting for Sports marketing on Craigslist and sent my resume in. In less then an hour I received the following email.
[email protected]
DSTY
8200 Greensboro Drive
Suite 933
Mclean, VA 22315
781 359 9700
Hi Grace !
I am pleased to tell you that we are interested in meeting with you to further discuss career opportunities with DSTY. After reviewing your resume, an executive from our firm has requested your attendance for a brief interview. At the time of the initial interview we will express to you our company goals, our growth and further discuss your qualifications and career goals.
We are a rapidly growing advertising firm and we are currently interviewing candidates who will contribute to our
continued growth and success. We have already begun conducting preliminary interviews and are looking to fill
positions immediately. The next step in the process will be to conduct an interview at our office in
Mclean, VA. You will meet with our Director to discuss more specific details such as requirements, qualifications,
compensation, company development, and company history.
At the conclusion of this meeting, if a potential fit is determined, a decision on moving forward with the interview process
will be made. We would like to thank you in advance for your time and please feel free to look at our website www.dsty.us
to gain a better understanding of the overall mission of our firm.
Please feel free to us at 781-359-9700. Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9am and 5pm to speak with
us, regarding your future career goals, and background.
THANK YOU AGAIN, I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON!!
Sincerely,
Maria Rivera
Human Resources Manager
I scheduled an interview for the next day and drove the hour over for a 10 min interview. It was in an office suite with no names or logos. The receptionist called back and a guy dressed to the nines [but didn't have a pen] came out and had me fill out an information sheet. Which was a waste of time, since all of the information was on my resume that I was holding anyways.
During the interview they asked if I was interested in sports and when I could start. Honestly, I think they were just making sure I had a pulse. After giving a fast and smooth talk about selling Washington National Baseball tickets and the chance to be in management in 8 months. He invited me to come back the next day to "shadow" someone. He said by the evening of the second day I would know if I was hired.
I did some research when I got home
1-The website was created and last updated on Feb 2, 2010 and registered to eStream, Inc. out in Laguna Hills, CA.
2-The phone number is registered to Outward Insights in Burlington, MA
3-The address on the website 217 Midlesex Turnpike
Burlington Massachusetts 01803 is a worn down building that is for lease and I found a couple of websites that connect the address with the Dynasty Scam.
4-When I called the 781 359 9700 number before 8 am, it was some strange answering message that sounded like it was for a law firm. I called after 8, and a guy picked up. I told him that I wasn't going to come in for the second interview and he asked why. I told him that I wouldn't be able to make it. He said that would be to bad, because this was the last day they were doing interview.
5-The head of the "HR Department" called from a NH cell phone asking if I was on my way to the interview. I was already 20 mins late and had called to cancel.
So anyways I decided to skip the 1 1/2 hours commute