I applied online via a job site by submitting my CV and was invited to an informal interview at HRS invictus by telephone call. When I asked for clarification on the job role the woman was vague, and I was told that I could ask any questions I had then. The atmosphere was extremely dodgy, in a dingy office floor in Leeds City Centre. Something seemed really odd, from the informal receptionists in jeans to the expensively dressed men milling in and out (presumably managers?). I didn't actually see anyone who looked like a sales assistant or CSA which confused me. The waiting room was full of people who were there for an interview, and I was told that the manager was running behind with the interviews. I was seen half an hour after my interview time. The interview was supposed to be 1 to 1, but due to the manager running behind he asked to see me and another candidate AT ONCE. I found this ridiculous - which manager can interview two people at once?! I found it really uncomfortable answering questions in front of a complete stranger (the other candidate). The manager then told us some more about the roles, and branded about some big figure salaries if we worked hard enough, trying to make the company sound impressive. All whilst being really careful not to actually say what the job role was and kept referring to it as 'Customer Service' or 'Sales Assisant'. He never once said what the job was, even when I asked, which was very deceitful and disingenuous. From some searching online afterwards I found that the job was door-to-door sales. Manager said he'd call back within two hours if we had passed this stage, and would be invited to a day of shadowing. I AM RELIEVED TO SAY I WAS NOT CALLED BACK. By the end of the interview my confusion and being uncomfortable really showed, so it was no wonder they did not call me back. Even if they had, I would have declined. This role is a SCAM and they try to get young people and students through the door. Cannot explain in words how odd the atmosphere was, you can just feel that something was not right. If anyone from HRS Invictus is reading this, quit deceiving people with your bogus reviews and appealing job adverts!! Also, if you are that bothered about your image I'd expect a nicer office space as opposed to some back street room - something to hide?

Interview process was simple enough and relatively informative. Pleasantries were exchanged with the Manager interviewing me which helped make the situation less tense and formal, encouraging sincerity. Opportunities were discussed openly.