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I applied to the following job on Monster for AE Computing: and about 20 days later got the following email :

Hello,

Recently, you replied to our job posting on jobclub,monster,or craigslist seeking a virtualassistant. If you are receiving this email from me, it means that your resume has been reviewed, accepted, andyou have been selected as a possible candidate for the advertised position(s).

We are currently seeking virtual assistants who will serve as customer service representative for our computingfirm. We manage various real estate agencies and management companies throughout 46 manor US cities.

As there were two listings posted which needed to be filled, this particular position is for a CSR.Responsibilities will include posting new listings, taking occasional phone calls and routing them to theproper agent,scheduling showings and paging listing agents. Agents will take and schedule maintenance calls andoccasionally deal with tenant emergencies (leaks,major,repairs,etc). To clarify, you will be not to responsiblefor any physical work, as that is up to our contractors.

Candidates should have average to above average office skills, good comprehension, and should be able to typeas a reasonable pace in order to take messages effectively.Pay is $18.25 per hour and you should be able to work a minimum of 15 hours each week, with the maximum being40 hours. Payments are made weekly via check or direct deposit. Calls will be routed to the phone number ofyour choice (must be a US phone number) during the time you are signed into our system ONLY. This will notprohibit you from taking personal calls, as your screen will indicate when it is a call being routed from us.

If calls are not answered after 4 rings they are re-routed to another agent.
All applicants need to attend a web based meeting where you will be shown each aspect of the job in detail, aswell as have any questions answered. Please set aside 1 hour to complete this, and also be prepared to takenotes. Prior to attending the webinar, a 3 page test will be emailed to you, which will serve to gauge yourcomprehension and computer skills. In order to meet our deadline of September 15th start date, all documents,tests, and orientation should be completed no later than September 5th 6pm EST.

To receive an invitation to the webinar, Please visit this link at:and create a user name that consists of your last name and first initial. If this isunavailable please make a comparable name consisting of your last name and beginning letters of your firstname.After I receive your username I will send you a few manuals to look over, a choice of 2 times to attendorientation, and a file containing fully functional copies of all necessary software that you will need to haveinstalled and ready before orientation.

Please note: You are not guaranteed employment until you receive an email from myself entitled "WelcomeAboard". Before this time, all documents, orientation and paperwork must be completed, the results of whichwill determine your employment eligibility with us.Please let me know if there is anything I can help help,

Mark Henderson
Hiring Coordinator

Is this a legitimate opportunity/company I can't find them in the BBB.  Thanks.

-- Edited by SOHOjobs Moderator at 08:42, 2008-08-28