This text is from an online ad to assist job seekers in their quest (my emphasis):
—I am able to get job interviews anywhere I want. This is key because once you get the interview, you can get the job
— I CAN SHOW YOU WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO!!!!!! I can school you on behavioral interviewing. Also, I can provide a background check for you– so you know what your potential employer will see.
I have had MANY interviews and job OFFERS (entry level and mid level) from some of the most hard to get into firms in the Twin Cities…
I can also show you how to use, but not really “use” job placement firms.
Nice, isn’t it? These types of services are the reason why it is most important to run a hiring process that smokes out the pretenders. Do not rely upon the face-to-face interview and your gut to make a hiring decision or you may fall prey to a well-coached candidate.