Finding a job: The Warning Signs

[Decade]

So, due to financial reasons, I have to leave Boston (i.e. it's to God damn expensive to live here anymore). As such, I'm looking for work back home right now, and Im having some doubts about some stuff.


I called one potential employer right now offering significantly higher than what I'm making right now, but the employer seems extremely interested in me after just one phone call.

Now, ordinarily, I'd be excited about this, but he made it a point that if he meets with me, the interview and hiring process will be very quick (he made it seem as if the job was in my pocket before he even looked at my resume).


What I'm wondering is:


Is this a warning sign? When an employer is very excited to literally just pull you in, that seems as if they're desperate to fill in a very undesired position in their current company.

More so, if you're offered a position after only one interview, this must be a warning sign as well, right?


Its been a while since I played this game and my skills are rusty. I just want to know beforehand if I'm walking into a disaster.

Thanks

[Jetsetlemming]

What's the position? It may just be that there was only a small number of applicants and you look good. :blank:

[Decade]

Im looking at a Fund Accountant position (hoping to make it a senior level since I'm already a fund accountant).


It just seems like he's WAY to willing to meet with me :meh:

[Jetsetlemming]

Just check out the job beforehand, and ask questions about what it entails. :blank:

[Radiance]

I would personally be interested in how well they are doing financially or the boss in general. We have a few positions at my company that we simply can not keep filled because they are extremely high stress and do not offer enough compensation for it... that and they're pretty much limited in potential growth. I would be worried this is such a position. Though I guess its also possible if your home town is kinda small they simply don't have the number of applicants to be very picky.

[Mechs]

Sounds to me like you should keep your eyes open for a new job incase this doesn't work out.

[Plekto]

My guess is that senior level positions are paying a lot more than you're asking and he thinks he can get a good deal since you are willing to accept less money.

Ie - he works you as a senior level position wile paying a little bit more than a normal position. No room for advancement would be my guess, but hey - if you go in knowing this and it pays the bills...

[Angelyne]

My last job (at a doctor's office) hired me on the spot and put me to work the same day. I found out later that the employee that I replaced left without any notice and they needed to fill the position immediately. It was a great job and I stayed there for over a year.

It's worth going to the interview to get a better feel for the situation and judge from there. You're not obligated to take the job if you don't like what you see.

[Trump]

Just keep your eyes open. Just because people take their time hiring doesn't mean it is a good position either.

[Decade]

Well, I was right to be suspicious.


I investigated more into the site where the ad came from, turns out the guy works for a headhunting company.

No wonder he wanted to jump at the chance for me.

Thing is, the ad he posted is VERY misleading and actually states there's an actual JOB available to apply for.

This is pure sketch, Im gonna keep looking for something else.

[Plekto]

Well, headhunters aren't bad, necessarily. I have an uncle who works for an executive placement firm(fortune 100 companies). Just make sure that they aren't selling you up too much to the client.

As I said, if it pays the bills...

Gosh - I got paid 30% more than my last job... Somehow I don't see the downside.

[stsparky]

Im looking at a Fund Accountant position (hoping to make it a senior level since I'm already a fund accountant). ... It just seems like he's WAY to willing to meet with me :meh:

God get them tiger! From this google (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=%22Senior+Fund+Accountant%22+%7Eemployment&btnG=Search) search:


Senior Fund Accountant (http://jobs.jobsinthemoney.com/job-5000000000054760.htm)

Company: A & G Staffing Inc
Location: USA-NY-New York City
Compensation: 125k
Years Experience: No exp.
Position Type: Employee
Employment type: Full time
Updated: Jun 26 2007

Responsibilities:
** Daily/Weekly/Monthly Net Asset Value preparation, which includes:
** Cash and Portfolio Reconciliations exposed to futures, forwards, options, fixed income, equities
** Income and Expense Accruals
** Daily analysis of traders P&L
** Evaluate confirms and trades for settlements .
** Partner/Shareholder Allocation calculations, including incentive and management calculations
** Verify month end market prices for all open positions
** Financial Statement preparation
** Other Ad Hoc Reports

Experience:
** 3+ years of fund accounting experience in either a Hedge Fund, Hedge Fund Administrator, Mutual Fund or other financial institution where the accountant has gained financial products knowledge.
** Familiar with various methods for the calculation of incentive and management fees.
** Working knowledge of Excel and Word.
** Good communication skills - Discussions with clients, custodians and prime brokers to resolve trading, operational and accounting issues Financial Statement Preparation and Public Accounting experience is a plus.

Education:
BA in Accounting or Finance a MUST

Company:
A & G Staffing Inc
Email:
recruiting@ag-staffing.com
Recruiter Ref:
10241137-09

[Decade]

Thanks unc, but I dont think I could get that one because

1) I dont have a BA in accounting/finance (Im an IR major, concentrated in International Business)

and

2) I have only 1 year experience

:gloomy:

Hey, I could give it a shot anyway :D



P.S.

I hate New York >_<

[xtine]

Headhunters aren't necessarily bad. One of my friends got a really high paying tech job (80k +) through a headhunter when he put his resume on dice. Sometimes it's shady yes, but sometimes you get a real good deal.

It doesn't hurt to look into the job, and as long as you can refuse it at anytime, sometimes it's worth a chance.

[stsparky]

... I hate New York >_<
Accounting jobs are easy. IR jobs as well. You want me to search here for a job for you?

[Decade]

Im not sure how realistic moving to california would be for me right now, but hey, I wont turn away any help you're willing to offer.

Thanks Sparky :)

[Plekto]

Well, California IS closer to Japan... ;)