On the first interview we discussed my management and sales experience. I have over eight years of management experience, and two degrees in management (one is an MBA). I also have ample experience in commission sales. I was told that the position could earn as much as $80k a year after commissions and bonuses. After what seemed like a positive experience, we arranged for a second interview with the District Manager. Here is where things seem to go wrong. First, I was told that the position was now for a Wardrobe Consultant, and that it could pay $42k using a rate of $5.25/hr and "blended commission."
I was not given a choice between the two positions, just told that the lower paying one was what they were offering. I would also have to work over 65 miles from my home, or move, in order to make the estimated "blended salary." This made the at risk pay far less attractive as a bad week could mean a paycheck of less than $200 after taxes and benefits contributions.
Once I decided that I no longer wanted to pursue a position at this company, they had the nerve to tell me through email that they rejected me. Really?
My main concern was trust. I hadn't even worked for them yet and had indicators at the second interview that gave me pause, though the main concern was the bait and switch tactic on the position itself, another concern was the insistence on seeing my payroll before making the offer, yet claiming the offer was the standard for the position. Which if true, means that the invasive policy is completely unnecessary.
If they wanted to hire a Wardrobe Consultant, then they should have posted and offered that position from the start.