Fake Job offers

Its been a long time since I have written last. But its pretty important that i write about it.
I have been applying for jobs and like others using free sites like timesjobs, monster etc. The thing is that there are pathetic people out there looking to fool commoners and people who are not so well versed with internet by offering fake job letters under the guise of companies like Burger King, Astrazeneca, Bayer, M & S etc etc.

A Sample is given below:
Confidential! Dear Job Applicant, JOB REF: VAA-UK-09/013 VACANCIES: UNLIMITED FOR THOSE IN THE FASHION DESIGNING INDUSTRY CONTRACT DURATION: 4 - 7 YEARS (RENEWABLE, PROSPECTS OF SECURING PERMANENT POSITIONS). CONTRACTOR/ EMPLOYER: MARKS & SPENCER. AGENT/ RECRUITER: MARKS & SPENCER CAREER DEPARTMENT. CONTRACT/ JOB LOCATION: LONDON Sequel to the job advertisement made, we have reviewed your CV/Resumesent by our lab our consultants http://www.naukrigulf.com & http://www.times jobs.com for a possible job engagement with us and we also wish to inform you that you are eligible for a Job position in MARKS & SPENCER GROUP U.K Please alongsideyour credentials for MARKS & SPENCER GROUP U.K which will beused to ascertain your final eligibility for a Job position inreference to your cv/resume as posted prior to this interview byhttp://www.naukrigulf.com & http://www.timesjobs.com *Note: Only Successful and Short-listed Applicants will be contactedEither On Phone or Email!
Good Luck!
1. Briefly describe your ideal job?
2. Why did you choose this career?
3. What goals do you have in your career?
4. How do you plan to achieve these goals?
5. Can you work well under deadlines or pressure?
6. Tell us about a time when you failed to meet a deadline. What werethe repercussions?
8. Why do you want to work here?
9. Why should we hire you over the others waiting to be interviewed?
10. What is your Current Monthly Salary Package in US Dollars?
11. How soon can you travel down to start your new Job?
12. What job position/s are you currently holding with your current employer?
13. What three Specific Job Positions do you target from MARKS & SPENCER GROUP U.K?
14. Give us full details on the Following;
(A.) Full Name :
(B.) Permanent Mailing Address
(C.) Current Mailing Address
(D.) Tel/Mobile Number(s)
15. What is your Country of Nationality? Is it different from yourPresent Location? If yes please state your Current resident Country.
16. What are your Future Plans for MARKS & SPENCER GROUP U.K?

PACKAGESCompensations and Benefit packages for these positions remainCompetitive and Comparable with those available in leading AviationIndustries across the globe & negotiationsare allowed. CRITERIA FOR EMPLOYMENTContract Awards/ Employment will be based mostly on merit and will beconsidered on experience and Profile. TESTIMONYOver the years, The best recruited Expatriates have been selected viathe Internet and the selection has proven to be unbiased & based onmerit since our Clients require the best expertise in various fieldsto enable them deliver within specified frames of time and harness theopportunities in the operating environment. BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO SHORT-LISTED JOB APPLICANTS * FREE ACCOMMODATION * FREE FEEDING * OFFICIAL VEHICLE WITH COMPANY DRIVER FOR LOCOMOTION * FAMILY STATUS PACKAGE + 75% FOR COMPLETE FAMILY WELFARE * FREE TO & FRO TRAVEL TICKET * REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROCESSING OF TRAVEL PAPER(S), VISA ETC * UPFRONTPAYMENT OF FIRST MONTH'S SALARY +BENEFITS BEFORE RE-LOCATION TO JOB LOCATION Many more incomparable benefits............. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION FOR JOB APPLICANTS All Completed Online Interview Questions should be submitted to theHuman Resources Department of MARKS & SPENCER at: markspencerrecruitment@gmail.com to enable them ascertain your eligibilityfor a Job position and make possible considerations for Job offer inher Company. ONLY Successful and Short-listed applicants will be contacted andinvited for a Job position and a mandatory Orientation/ TrainingProgram scheduled 3 weeks on confirmation of Job Offer from V MARKS & SPENCER GROUP U.K
Sincerely,Mr. Andrew Nelson
Human Resources Assistant
+447024066753
MARKS & SPENCER



Not only this, I have received a similar letter from so called Astrazeneca....

ATTN: Job Applicant,
ONLINE INTERVIEW FROM ASTRAZENECA UNITED KINGDOM.
We have received your CV/RESUME from our labour Consultant , as one ofthe job seekers in their data base system. (We have viewed yourCV/Resume with our labour consultant, completion of this onlineinterview is mandatory)
There exist limited Vacancies for those in the Pharmaceutical Industry(10 successful expatriates needed for a job placement in UnitedKingdom).
Chemist/Bio Chemist [CS-53] Pharmacist/Chemist [CS-51] Clinical Research Associate/Scientist [CS-56] Analytical Chemistry Associate/Scientist [CS-54] Microbiologist [CS-50] Bio-Tech Research Associate/Scientist [CS-55] Medical Representative [CS-55] Research Scientist [CS-52] Chemical Research Associate/Scientist [CS-57] Bio/Pharma Informatics-Associate/Scientist Formulation Scientist [CS-58] Clinical Researcher [CS-59] Regulatory Affairs Manager [ML-19] Molecular Biologist [CS-81] Direct Marketing Executive [ML-L3] MR Exec. /Manager [OP-08] MR Field Supervisor [S-72] Product Executive [OS-63] QA/QC Executive [CS-W5] Product Development Executive [OS-27] Admin/Facilities Executive [ML-39] Accounts Executive/Accountant [OP-06] Medical Representative [CS-88] Sales Exec. /Officer - Retail Sales [ML-T8] Software Developer [ICT-00].
1. Briefly describe your ideal job: 2. What goals do you have in your career? 3. How do you plan to achieve these goals? 4. Do you have reference list? 5. Why do you want to work with us in UK? 6. What is your Current Monthly Salary Package? 7. Can you travel down to UK within one month? 8. What three Specific Job Positions do you target? From our Industry. 9. Previous Employer/Current Employer:
Give us full details on the Following;
(A.) Full Name: (B.) Current postal Address: (C.) Tel/Mobile Number(s): (D.) Country of Nationality (Passport Number Required): (E.) Present Location:
PACKAGESCompensations and Benefit packages for these positions remaincompetitive and Comparable with those available in PharmaceuticalIndustries across the globe & negotiations are not allowed.
CRITERIA FOR EMPLOYMENTJob offer/ Employment will be based on monthly benefits and will beconsidered on experience and Profile.
TESTIMONY
Over the years, the best recruited Expatriates have been selected viathe Internet and the selection has proven to be unbiased & based onmerit since the Industry Require best expertise in various fields asstated above to enable them deliver within specified frames of timeandharness the opportunity in the operating environment.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO SUCCESSFUL/SHORT-LISTED JOB APPLICANTS* FREE ACCOMMODATION* FREE FEEDING* OFFICIAL VEHICLE WITH COMPANY DRIVER FOR LOCOMOTION OUT-SIDE THE COMPANY`S PREMISES.* FAMILY STATUS PACKAGE + 75% FOR COMPLETE FAMILY WELFARE.* FREE TO & FRO TRAVEL TICKET* REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROCESSING OF VISA, WORK AND RESIDENT PERMIT DOCUMENTS. * UPFRONT PAYMENT OF ONE MONTH BENEFIT BEFORE RE-LOCATION FROM ORIENTATION GROUND TO JOB LOCATION.
And many more incomparable benefits.ONLY Successful and Short-listed applicants will be contacted andinvited for a Job position. And will undergo an Orientation/ TrainingProgramme scheduled one month on confirmation of Job offer.
Completed online interview is to be submitted to: astrazenecarecruit@live.com.
Kind regards,HR DepartmentAstrazenecare (UK) Plc. EMAIL:astrazenecarecruit@live.com



At this point in time, I would like to tell you not to believe this at all and really check the person offering the job. Just make sure that the e-mail you get the letters from match those of the company you applied to. No company would write to a common mail saying which position you would like to work in. If they are interested in you, they have a position for you. No body's playing gully cricket to ask you whether you would like to bowl this over or the over after......

Comments

Unknown said…
I too have recieved he same email from astrazenecarecruit@live.com . Thanks a lot for the info posted in this blog, now i came to know this email is fake...
Swagata Roy said…
Even I received a mail from astrazenecarecruit@gmail.com asking for the above mentioned details. Just by looking at the e-mail address from where they send the mails can we make out that its a fake mail.

Sandeep
Pune
I also got the same email, and in exactly same formate. thanks to post this comment.
Anonymous said…
i have too received same email, and it's my request to all those looking for jobs that please check the domain address before replying to any one , genuine companies have got their own domain ....they don't use free domains like live.com orgmail.com
Anonymous said…
Well, I also have received same email from astrazenecarecruit@live.com, and it's my request to all those looking for jobs that please check the domain address before replying to any one , genuine companies have got their own domain ....they don't use free domains like live.com orgmail.com
Can someone tell me what are upto?
thanks.

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