Thursday, January 25, 2007

Three different emails...

Reports of three different emails being sent to people in response to the Web Application...

Version 1:

"We are always interested in unique individuals with special abilities to help us provide the best service to our many clients."

Version 2:

"As our company continues to grow, we are always on the lookout for sharp-minded people to help pave the way for the future."

Version 3:

"Unfortunately, after reviewing your submission, we don't have any openings that match your skill-set at this time. You are always welcome to re-apply at a later date."

Text Messages - 1/22/07

Upon visiting the Primatech Paper website (advertised on NBC's Heroes site), one is presented with the opportunity to fill out a job application, but wait, you need a special code to get to the form!

Let's call Primatech and see what they've got for us!

800-PRIMA-16 (800-774-6216)

"Thank you for calling Primatech Paper. Our operators are currently assisting other customers. If you know your party's access number, you may enter it at any time during this recording.

"To reach our sales department, press 1.
"To reach our shipping department, press 2.
"To reach our personnel department, press 3.

"For all other questions, pleas try us again later.

"Thank you for calling Primatech. Paper. People. Performance. Since 1962."

Option 1 presently returns:

"Our sales associates are currently assisting other customers. To learn more about Primatech Paper, please visit us online at http://www.primatechpaper.com or try us again later. To return to the main menu, press the star key."

Option 2:
"Our representatives are currently assisting other customers. Please visit us online at http://www.primatechpaper.com or try us again. To return to the main menu, press the star key."

Option 3:
"Primatech paper is always on the look out for motivated people with abilities that fit our needs. Please visit http://www.primatechpaper.com and click on Job Opportunites. Enter the following code to access the application: MT36

"If you would like us to alert you to other opportunities via Text Message, please enter your cellphone number followed by the pound sign. To return to the main menu, press the star key."

we return to PrimatechPaper.com and enter the code (MT36), and then receive the below.

From 46622 (via txt):

"Thank you for your interest in Primatech Paper and taking the time to complete our employee application. To receive updates by text message, reply TEXT."

Send TEXT.

Response:

"Thank you. A Primatech Paper representative will be contacting you in a few weeks with the next steps."

From no-reply@PrimatechPaper.com (via email):

"Thank you for your interest in Primatech Paper. We will be in contact once we evaluate your application."

A follow up email was sent...

From no-reply@primatechpaper.com:
"Thank you for your interest in Primatech Paper and taking the time to complete our employee application.

"We are always interested in unique individuals with special abilities to help us provide the best service to our many clients.

"Please retain this email for your records. A Primatech Paper representative will be contacting you in a few weeks with the next steps.


"You've received this update because you subscribed to it while visiting www.PrimatechPaper.com.
"To unsubscribe, click on the following link: unsubscribe me
"***Please allow 3 to 5 business days for your unsubscribe request to take effect.***
"You may also unsubscribe by mail. Send your request including your name and e-mail address to:
"Primatech Paper "Unsubscribe", 100 Universal City Plaza, Bldg. 1360 2nd Floor, Universal City, CA 91608"
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Apply via phone:
"Would you like to hear more about Primatech Opportunities via text message? Reply YES now."

Response:

"You'll be hearing from me again soon. We have a lot to do together."

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From Primatech's mobile site, when you enter your cellphone number, a black page with green text responds...

Trying to crack into this thing. I’ll let you know how when I do. Give me about a week.

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Unprovoked msg...:

"Hav u applied @ www.primatechpaper.com? Pswrd is MT36. Do this so we can strt wrking 2gether to bring 'em all down."