The Downside of Classified Advertisements

I have not found success with the Internet services for finding employment, and am now concentrating on responding to classified advertisements in the local newspapers.

"36K - 50K First Year. No experience needed. Will Train. Wanted: positive, motivated people..." - sounds good, right? I called and inquired about what company it is, they told me a very reputable company's name - a company I am familiar with and one that has been around for over 40 years. I scheduled an interview and was excited about the potential of finally finding a decent paying job.

Upon arrival at the designated destination for the interview, the sign on the door said a completely different name than what I was told over the telephone. I questioned the receptionist as soon as I entered; as I wanted to clarify I was at the correct location. She assured me that I was, and that they are a company that distributes the other company's (that reputable one I heard of) products.

I sat in a waiting room with two other applicants: a woman in jeans, tank top, and flip-flops, a man in jeans, t-shirt, and construction boots. They are dressed very casual in comparison to me in my business suit. I immediately felt uncomfortable.

In the interview, the man told me a little bit about the company. He said that I would qualify to be a manager, with a team of 5 people under me selling products. I asked if it was a salaried position. He answered, "No. Pay is based on performance and commission". I asked how long I had to decide if I wanted to take the position or not and he invited me to a two day training, 6 hours each day, that is scheduled for the following week. At the training, I would learn more about the company, and I can make my decision after. I would not be paid for attending the training. Within the first hour of said training, all money questions would be answered, and I can leave after an hour if I feel the job is not for me.

Would you go to this training? I am so skeptical about the entire thing that I have not made a decision yet.