1 Month unpaid trial

Hello people,

I have received the job offer with investments, more in particular explaining individuals and businesses about the markets and help them to invest.
But before I land the paid job position I have to go through 1 month unpaid job trial, to see whether I like the working environment and if the employer is happy with my contribution, by the way they cover the travel cost. Is it normal here in London, or 1 month is too much?

Appreciate your answers on this one,

Cheers !

Reply 1

EricPiphany

17

Didn't know that was legal...

Reply 2

thecatwithnohat

20

eh...usually job trials are about three days long. :lol:

Maybe it differs for investment banks but I've never heard of this one before.

Reply 3

NaturalProduct

OP

2

Original post by EricPiphany

Didn't know that was legal...

Yup, looking forward seeing other people response on to this one. As I am in the interview stages with other company and the trial would be for 3 days, which is paid and the company is more larger in size. 1 month sounds a little harsh for me and a little scam like.

Any other thoughts? :Z

Reply 4

NaturalProduct

OP

2

Original post by thecatwithnohat

eh...usually job trials are about three days long. :lol:

Maybe it differs for investment banks but I've never heard of this one before.

It's for brokerage firm. :smile:

And yes, 3 days sound completely awesome for me too.

Reply 5

Duncan2012

19

What qualifications do you have so you can 'explain individuals and businesses about the markets and help them to invest'?

If you're genuine then name and shame the company so others don't fall for it. Reputable companies don't work like that.

Reply 6

EricPiphany

17

Original post by NaturalProduct

Yup, looking forward seeing other people response on to this one. As I am in the interview stages with other company and the trial would be for 3 days, which is paid and the company is more larger in size. 1 month sounds a little harsh for me and a little scam like.

Any other thoughts? :Z

not really, I don't know much about these things. I just wanted to say something so that you would look into it if you haven't yet.
it does sound scam like though, they could just dismiss you after a month of free work.

Reply 7

username738914

21

Original post by NaturalProduct

Hello people,

I have received the job offer with investments, more in particular explaining individuals and businesses about the markets and help them to invest.
But before I land the paid job position I have to go through 1 month unpaid job trial, to see whether I like the working environment and if the employer is happy with my contribution, by the way they cover the travel cost. Is it normal here in London, or 1 month is too much?

Appreciate your answers on this one,

Cheers !

It's probs a scam OP. I'd shop around for a more reputable firm. Your description of 300+ calls a day makes me believe it's one of those boiler room-esque operations.

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Reply 8

TeeEm

19

A bit long, but at least you can put it on your CV?!

Reply 9

PrincePauper

11

Mate leave it....done shyt like that back in the day. Based in a fancy rented office by any chance? Are they regulated?

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Reply 10

NaturalProduct

OP

2

Original post by PrincePauper

Mate leave it....done shyt like that back in the day. Based in a fancy rented office by any chance? Are they regulated?

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The interview process itself was quite strange for me, I've motivated them with my possible contribution and the achievements I can implement, but the guy was like interested, like not. And when he said it's a month trial (from the logic side it's long unpaid period, I would certainly understand the week.) and you can start any time you want, even though before that he said it's hundreads of applicant joining them and they are looking for one. In my own country I could see the guys straight through who try's to sell you a scam, don't know the situation here, so wanted to make sure.

And yes indeed, fancy suit, big white smile, good looking offices, unfortunately didn't see his car... haha :smile:

Where did you end up doing this ? Got the job?

Reply 11

Mentally

15

Sounds like a scam tbh. Theyd probably get u to sign a contract then remove u after a month

Reply 12

Duncan2012

19

We have a legal minimum wage in this country. Please don't be stupid enough to work for free. Companies have probation periods precisely for the purpose of seeing 'whether you like the working environment and if the employer is happy with your contribution', but you'll be paid for the time you do work. Tell us the name of the company.

Reply 13

PrincePauper

11

Original post by NaturalProduct

The interview process itself was quite strange for me, I've motivated them with my possible contribution and the achievements I can implement, but the guy was like interested, like not. And when he said it's a month trial (from the logic side it's long unpaid period, I would certainly understand the week.) and you can start any time you want, even though before that he said it's hundreads of applicant joining them and they are looking for one. In my own country I could see the guys straight through who try's to sell you a scam, don't know the situation here, so wanted to make sure.

And yes indeed, fancy suit, big white smile, good looking offices, unfortunately didn't see his car... haha :smile:

Where did you end up doing this ? Got the job?

You will be cold calling. If you're lucky you will have a few warm leads. These are the sort of broker jobs you find on gumtree. There will be one in one out every week

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