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    by Jan 17
    This is a company that operates many franchises all over. I applied this morning and literally within 4 hours I received phone calls from 3 different franchises in my area wanting to interview me. The first one asked me some questions over the phone and sent me info to have an in person interview on the 29th. That is great and all but they also sent me a huge checklist of things to have done before then, including a physical, TB test, and 12 hours of continuing education classes! Isn't that a bit much for not eve going to the first interview? Are they guaranteed to offer me a job? I'm not spending money to not to offered a job. Does anyone know anything about this company or have any experience with them?
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    by sweetstrwbrry1 Jan 17 10:07 pm
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  4. Jan 18 by
    Quote from sweetstrwbrry1
    This is a company that operates many franchises all over. I applied this morning and literally within 4 hours I received phone calls from 3 different franchises in my area wanting to interview me. The first one asked me some questions over the phone and sent me info to have an in person interview on the 29th. That is great and all but they also sent me a huge checklist of things to have done before then, including a physical, TB test, and 12 hours of continuing education classes! Isn't that a bit much for not eve going to the first interview? Are they guaranteed to offer me a job? I'm not spending money to not to offered a job. Does anyone know anything about this company or have any experience with them?
    Yes, that is a lot to ask before an interview. I would be leary too. I have applied for Brightstar in the past and haven't been asked to provide anything before the interview.
    I guess they don't want any delays in the event they offer you a job, but that seems unrealistic.
    I would tell them that you would prefer to do those things after the interview and if you're offered and accept the position.
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  5. Jan 22 by
    Review EEOC disability guidelines. It is actually illegal for them to require a pre-employment physical. They can only ask you to have an exam once there has been a job offer. However, they can ask YOU if you meet all the essential functions of the job pre-employment.
  6. Jan 23 by
    I experienced the same thing only to learn even before the interview started that this is a Pay for Service. NOT an oasis service. Just private pay only. They DO not hire full time at all. Prn only
  7. Jan 28 by
    I have worked for several different BrightStar offices. Most positions are prn or part-time. I've never been asked to have anything done before an interview. My experience is the better the office staff, the easier your job will be. I continue to work for them to have different clinical experiences and if one location doesn't have any work for you, try another.