I received a message from someone on LinkedIn claiming they're from Guidepoint, a company that connects IT pros with consulting firms and investors. They want to interview me about data observability tools and pay me $300 per hour. As a senior sysadmin, I'm not a consultant, so I'm unsure whether this is a scam or if Guidepoint is a legitimate company. Has anyone here had experience with them?
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Not sure about this one, just sounds like a possible scam to me. Always be cautious when you get offers that seem too good to be true!
Yes, Guidepoint is a legitimate research company. They connect experts with clients who need insights in various fields, from software to market research. I've been interviewed by them about topics like identity access management and IT security tools. So, it sounds real to me!
Thank you!
I’ve done several interviews with them too. You can set your rate, but they often target business decision-makers. Honestly, I stopped engaging much because I started making more at my full-time job and preparing for their interviews felt like a hassle over time.
Thanks!
I've participated in two interviews with Guidepoint and did get paid. It varies how frequent they are, but if you're being paid that much, it’s usually because they value the insights you're providing.
Nautical! /s
I’ve done similar interviews with a different company before, and while it started out with a good offer, it turned into a pushy sales pitch quickly. Just be aware that it could lead to ongoing follow-up calls and your info might be shared around. Decide if that’s worth it to you.
Be careful! It could be reconnaissance on a target organization. I've encountered similar requests where they wanted to share screens during the chat, and I had to say no thanks. Just stay alert!
I had one similar to this who wanted screen sharing on during the interview. F that.
Ditto.