I got this email just now and I am applying for jobs at the moment (laid off) but I've never heard of this company before. It'd be a perfect way to get my information (plus some references' numbers) so I'm not so willing to fill it out. It also sounds very generic.
Should I reply and ask them more specifics about the job position (location, hours, phone number) or ignore the email all together? I've been looking since December and I have no leads as of yet. On the one hand if I don't reply I could be missing out on this job opportunity thus getting me out of unemployment, but on the other hand they could be just scammers and an email from me would confirm my address and I could be bombarded with spam.
Should I reply and ask them more specifics about the job position (location, hours, phone number) or ignore the email all together? I've been looking since December and I have no leads as of yet. On the one hand if I don't reply I could be missing out on this job opportunity thus getting me out of unemployment, but on the other hand they could be just scammers and an email from me would confirm my address and I could be bombarded with spam.
Dear Jon Shipman,
In today's volatile economy, prudent decisions are driven by experience. Founded in 1975, Global Business Solutions has the expertise to anticipate changing market conditions, to evaluate the impact of those changes and to innovate creative solutions. By integrating diverse experience in the development, leasing and management of commercial properties and high tech investment with commitment, Global Business Solutions achieves maximum value over the life of each asset.
At the present our Company recruits employees to the Customer Service Department
VACANCY:
Administrative Assistant/Secretary in Customer Service Department - Full-time position.
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REQUIREMENTS:
- Good oral and written communication skills;
- Strong customer service skills;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- MS Office skills;
- Must be a self-starter and a great team player;
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Maintain office operations by receive and distribute communications (calls, paper correspondence, bills);
- Maintain supplies and equipment;
- Report filling;
- Print, scan and fax documents;
- Assist managers with various tasks.
Please fill the Application form below and send it back by email.
Best regards,
Helga Peters,
Hiring Manager,
Global Business Solutions
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
for
Global Business Solutions
Applicant Name _____________________
Date of Application: _________________
Date You Can Start: _________________
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SKILLS (Check all that apply)
PC Skills [ ] None [ ] Moderate [ ] Expert
Printing & Scanning [ ] None [ ] Moderate [ ] Expert
Microsoft Word [ ] None [ ] Moderate [ ] Expert
Microsoft Excel [ ] None [ ] Moderate [ ] Expert
Email [ ] None [ ] Moderate [ ] Expert
Internet Search [ ] None [ ] Moderate [ ] Expert
Adobe Acrobat Reader [ ] None [ ] Moderate [ ] Expert
Call Center Operator [ ] None [ ] Moderate [ ] Expert
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Employment History
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Name of Supervisor:____________________________________
Telephone Number:______________________________________
Business Type:[ ________________________
Address:________________________
City, state, zip:________________________________
Length of Employment (Include Dates): _____________________
Position & Duties:_______________________________________________________
Reason for Leaving: _____________________________________________________________
May we contact this employer for references? [ ] Y or [ ] N
Name of Employer:______________________________________
Name of Supervisor:____________________________________
Telephone Number:______________________________________
Business Type: ________________________
Address:________________________
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Position & Duties:_______________________________________________________
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Years Known / Relationship: _______________________________