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I applied online to Citipeak and went for an interview. The office was small and crowded and seemed a bit dodgy, but they offered me a call-back and I'm scheduled to go in for my first day next week. Now I'm thinking it's not such a good idea?! They didn't really even ask me any questions before giving me the job..

Nicholas Charles Johnson

AC Generations Limited
http://companycheck.co.uk/company/07305845

then
Cityscape Promotuons Ltd which then changed its name to CitiPeak Promotuons Ltd

http://companycheck.co.uk/company/08083612/CITIPEAK-PROMOTIONS-LIMITED

he was involved here too
http://companycheck.co.uk/company/07253114/PR ... #people-summary

disgusted to have stumbled across this after researching this company for an interview i had coming up! 'Vicky shaw' is the woman who rang me.  they have changed the number to 07837839652!

I applied for a 'marketing and promotions assistant' position via Reed and was sent an e-mail saying that I was invited for an interview. It took me several attempts before I was finally put through to her, after which I was invited for an 'informal discussion'. When I turned up, the office was practically bare and bins overflowing. There were only three people working there as far as I could tell. I was told I would get a call and never did...I tried to ring up the company after but was put through to voicemail each time. I even emailed them but they never got back to me...this is clearly a scam company; stay away!!

I have been contacted by this company. Is it a scam ? Or is it a serious company ?

For the love of God, don't do it! It's all just a big scam and you're not gonna get anything from it

Even if you want to do door to door sales, there are plenty of hourly waged jobs available.
They might not come with the greed enticing 'unlimited' income nonsense that everyone who works there will keep repeating, but atleast you know you won't go home empty handed or with LESS money that you came in with- because travelling around London everyday is EXPENSIVE

Also, you'd actually be working like 12 hours a day, so if you only got 1 or 2 sales (optimistic because no one wants what you're selling) you'd be earning VERY little for all your trouble + the 3 days 'training' when you're not paid + travel expenses + breakfasts and dinners in expensive places because they expect you to want to learn from them more outside the already ridiculous hours you spend running around and having lunch at like 4 o' clock

IT'S NOT WORTH IT!! JUST STOP BECAUSE YOU'LL ONLY DIG YOURSELF DEEPER!!!

My boyfriend applied for this also, firstly they had his contact details by a wrong name and then called when again when they realised they had the correct ones.

I am worried he will get brainwashed into this scam how do I stop him.

I have shown him this website already and they mentioned something to him about a contract.

Cannot believe how "people" can take advantage of those that want to work.

Thank you guys for Info about CityPeak. I had an interview today. First, they gave me wrong address. Then, I noticed quite a lot of people in office, which wasn't nicely built. The "managing director Toni" was very quick and didn't explain anything.

They called me after 1pm saying I am perfect candidate although I knew that my interview sucked and invited me for an so called open day. Now, thanks to you guys I won't go.

Please see the emails below:

Hello XXXXXXX,

Thank you for your recent application with us. I have reviewed your CV and I would like to discuss this opportunity with you over the phone ASAP before potentially setting up an interview.

Citipeak Promotions is Manchester's top events and promotions company. Our prime client is one of the UK’s number one supplier of home and business telecommunications and broadband services. You'll remember from our advertisement that we are looking for someone who communicates well and can develop relationships quickly with customers in order to assist with customer services, sales and promotions at our events and our retail sites.

We will be holding initial appointments in the next few days. Please call me on my direct number 07707327361 as soon as possible. If I am unable to answer straight away feel free to send me a text message with your name and I will call you back. Alternatively, I'll attempt to call you as soon as I can to complete your application process.

Once again, thank you for your application with Citipeak Promotions; I look forward to speaking with you shortly.

Kind Regards,

Anna - Business Administrator

Citipeak Promotions - Manchester Office

manc@citipeakpromotions.co.uk  
www.citipeakpromotions.co.uk



Dear XXXXXXXXX,

It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier! I am pleased to confirm your appointment scheduled for 22/12/2014 at 10:45 AM where you will be meeting with the Managing Director, Toni Stewart.

This part of our recruitment process is simply a chance for Toni to get to know you a bit more and discuss the opportunities available to you in a lot more detail; including current clients, campaigns and company growth targets.

When you arrive at the office I will be waiting at reception to greet you and I will ask you to fill out a brief enquiry form before Toni conducts the preliminary appointment.

To prepare for the appointment:
You should be confident and able to discuss key areas of your CV – this could include past experience in customer service or sales, qualifications, or any new experiences and skills that you want to learn

If you wish to find out more information about the company or read any Press Releases, please visit www.citipeakpromotions.co.uk

Please bring along a hard copy of your CV and dress professionally

Congratulations on being selected again XXXXXXXXX, both myself and Toni are looking forward to meeting with you!

Directions:
From Oxford Road Station (5min walk)
Head northeast toward Station Approach
Continue onto Station Approach
Turn right onto Whitworth Street
Turn left onto Oxford Street
Turn right onto Portland Street
Continue walking straight
Our building is facing the Subway.
We will be on the right hand side with green double doors and Basil House written on top of the doors.

Map:


Nearest car park is Q-Park Piazza on 75 St James Street


Kind Regards,

Anna -Business Administrator
Citipeak Promotions - Manchester Office

www.citipeakpromotions.co.uk

Dear XXXXXXXXX,

Congratulations on being selected for an open day with Citipeak Promotions! I can confirm your open day for 23/12/2014 at 8:45 AM.

We would like you to observe a day of sales and marketing with our company. You will need to have your full day free, with no prior engagements. Please arrive at the office at the scheduled time of 8:45am, asking for Sasha.

On arrival to the office you will be required to complete a brief second round enquiry form. You will then be paired with a top representative who will take you to one of our events and look after you for the day.

Please bring with you a notebook and pen to enable you to take some notes during the day. As with any open day, please dress in business attire, but please be sure to wear flat comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as you will travel to the event. Since you will be travelling out to the event, please bring with you money to travel or a validated travel card.


We look forward to seeing you again!

If you could send a quick reply to this email to confirm your attendance that would be perfect!

Kind Regards,

Kristy
Business Administrator - Manchester Office

Please, don't waste your time on companies like this.

now operating at 29 Smallbrook Birmingham

Ace Operations Ltd
http://www.aceoperations.com

hiya, they called me today about a job I applied for, can you tell me what happened when they interviewed you?

Stay away from Citipeak and anything run by Nick Johnson. I questioned their methods after being offered a job and the personal insults came flying in, they got the whole office to jeer me and threatened legal action if I wrote about this on social media (woops!)

Please avoid this 'company' ! They pretend to be professional but in reality the only thing that they want is to make use of you, just as long as they can ( = they already know from the very begininng that you will leave sooner or later). Still can't believe how they still exist,,,,,Please don't take this 'company' seriously. Waste of time + waste of money + no gain + NOTHING x 1000.

I have worked for one of these for about 6 months.

It is a waste of time, standing outside shopping centre for 8-10 hours a day 6 days a week in some of londons most deprived area's trying to convince people without two pennys to buy talktalk as they are paying too much for BT, SKY etc. for commission only - anyone with a computer knows talktalk are terrible.

I advise anyone to stay away from these companies, many i was working with at the time were in dire straits financially.

Avoid Citipeak promotions by all costs.
The job description is horrendously vauge,  they flower and glamorise the job by giving it the title of "Sales and marketing trainee".
The reviews above about the interview stages are correct.
However I will focus on the second part of the interview process which is the "open day"
You are told to get to the office located in Angel for 8:45am.
Whilst waiting you can see a tonne of young adults all scurrying off to their various assigned locations. You will be called up to the first floor where you will meet your mentor.
Afterwards you're given a short introduction,and off you go into a selected deprived area ( poor people more gullible,  want to save) to sell talk talk packages to them.
Throughout the journey your mentor will tell you about three concepts. The law of averages, 5 tips of conversation, and 8 tips to success. Then you will also learn that unlike Iike in the job description offering you 18 - 21k a year, they mention it's 100% commission based.
One sale  = £30 - £50
The hour's are Monday - Saturday 7:30am - 7:30pm.
So what's the catch?
There are four stages, and they offer that from entry trainee level to the position Nick is in, progression only takes 6-12 months, which unlike in usual workplaces takes how many years.
There are four stages.
Stage 1 - Entry level
- business trips
- self management (to manage others you need to manage yourself)
- sales training
£240-£340 a week
Stage 2 - Leadership
- run business trips
- teach and train
- basic interviews
- run events
£350 - £ 600 a week
(Progression from Stage 1-2 can take 2-4 weeks)
Stage 3- Assistant Manager
- shadow owner
- office based
- interviews
- hr, pr, experience
£600- £1000
Stage 4 - the infamous con artist himself Nick Johnson.

You are drilled and indoctrinated that this is the job for you, that 100% commision based is great, that you are determined and hard working, that this is the job for you.

So onto the open day you are to sit on a pavement for, 8 hours whilst the mentor is selling with two other staff (Enfield market my location) and complete tasks.
These are the tasks
1. 10 methods of direct and indirect marketing. (With elaboration of the first three from each category in a written paragraph)
2. Four pros and cons of indirect and direct marketing.
3. If you were given £5000, and £500, 000 what businesses would you run (thorough detail)
4. A letter to Nick explaining why he should hire you.

By lunch you realise that this job triggers all bells, and you think of doing a runner. Do it!

In total amongst three sales people they only managed to attract and sign between them maximum 5 people, thats £150 approx made In a day.

Afterwards you go back to HQ where you are given a questionnaire about the laws of averages etc, and why this job is great to be 100% commission based.
Then a final interview with someone on stage 3.

Take the job if you don't want stability,  enjoying standing on your feet all day, am extreme greed for money and do not havea social life with its 12 hours to relax sleep and wakeup again at forbidden o'clock to get at hq at 7:30.

It's not worth it. Go find a stable job.

Hi I know that it's been a while since you guys have been to these interviews/worked for the companies. I myself have been to a few and seen many a time how they work, it's obvious that they companies are unstable for the most part and no one at the starting line will make any money, perhaps the managers are also lying about their income.

Anyway I'm looking into these sort of companies and would like people to tell me about their experiences either good or bad. Please get in contact with me at armetagemuffakim@outlook.com if you have anything that you can tell me!

I'm very interested in these companies for my own personal research, have been to a few interviews incidentally and want to get more information. Please get in contact with me at armetagemuffakim@outlook.com if you have anything that you can tell me! I'd love to hear more!

I'm very interested in these companies for my own personal research, have been to a few interviews incidentally and want to get more information. Please get in contact with me at armetagemuffakim@outlook.com if you have anything that you can tell me! I'd love to hear more!