Complaint Review: Advanced Surgical Design & Manufacture Ltd.

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Dear Applicant

The Human resources have just reviewed your resume due to the one you posted on www.indeed.com.You are now scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager of the company.His name is Mr Peter Kazacos,you are required to setup a yahoo mail account (mail.yahoo.com) and a yahoo instant messenger (http://messenger.yahoo.com).After this process is done,you are to add up his yahoo ID (peter_kazacos@yahoo.com) to your yahoo buddy list for the interview.add him up now.He is online waiting for you

Benefits: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness and 401k plans. Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts. Free mini office equipments and other benefits which will be relayed in the course of this briefing.

Work Time: Part-Time /Full Time

Regards
Human Resources Dept
ASDM Company
 

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ASDM's corporate headquarters are based at Unit 2,12 Frederick Street St Leonards, NSW, 2065 and the site also houses its operations and manufacturing facility.
Chambers.davey: yes
Chambers.davey: I read about the location of this company
peter_kazacos: Founded in 1994 with a vision of increasing health care standards and expectations of quality of life for patients and continued product innovation and development, Advanced Surgical Design and Manufacture Limited ("ASDM") has used its returns from operations over that period for research and development to broaden its product range and depth. In the field of primary knee replacement prostheses, its product the Active Knee, established amongst the leading designs in the Australian market according to the 2007 Australian Orthopaedic Association's Joint Registry.You can review the company website while we proceed further www.asdm.com.au/
Chambers.davey: I read much about this company yesterday, everything sounds great
peter_kazacos: Differing variants have won orders in the United States of America (USA), Greece and the United Kingdom (UK). Our principal products have clinical histories in excess of fifteen or more years. In addition, the Company now receives revenues from consulting and design services as well as sales of medical devices. From its strong position and the extensive clinical history of its products, ASDM now has the opportunity to consolidate its position in the Australian market and target high value niche opportunities in the lucrative USA, UK and key European markets.
Chambers.davey: ok
peter_kazacos: ASDM has offices in United States as well as Australian and currently working on setting up some branch close to Birmingham, LA...That's why we are employing qualified candidates online, this will only be a temporal position ,as soon as the new physical office is available for use you will be assigned to one, that is if you are considered fit for this job position and company.

ASDM designs, engineers and manufacturers medical devices including prosthetic implant tools. ASDM's focus is to provide the best possible health care solutions to patients world-wide, through harnessing the innovative potential of Australian inventors and clinicians.
Chambers.davey: yes
peter_kazacos: You will be working online (work from home job) for now, the working hours are flexible and you can chose to work from anywhere of your choice,the pay is $21 per hour training is $18 per hour and will be get payment bi weekly via check or direct deposit. Working 30 to 40 hours weekly,if you are considered for this position you will be working as a full employee and not an independent contractor. Benefits: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness and 401k plans.Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts....
Chambers.davey: that is very nice
peter_kazacos: The duties are: Inputs information from a variety of sources into a computer database. May take customer orders and enter them into a per-established tracking system.Assignments will be sent to you via e-mail or IM and you will report directly to your immediate supervisor
Chambers.davey: ok
peter_kazacos: Next is your interview questions and you are to answer each questions asked briefly, I will ask you few questions now, are you ready ?
Chambers.davey: yes
peter_kazacos: Have you ever worked from home or online before ?
Are you currently employed ?How many hours do you intend to dedicate to this job position daily ?What bank do you operate with ?
Chambers.davey: Have you ever worked from home or online before ? no, But I have family members (my sister) that have work on line as telecommunications customer service reps (teletach , Google; currently)
Chambers.davey: Are you currently employed? No, but I am a student in online graduate program for Industrial / organizational psychology. I should be done in 2014; it’s an accelerated program.
Chambers.davey: How many hours do you intend to dedicate to this job position daily ? I can dedicate 8-10 (maybe 12hrs) hrs. a day!
Chambers.davey: What bank do you operate with? Wells Fargo
peter_kazacos: How many years experience do you have in Data entry/Book keeping and Customer Service?How many years experience do you have in auditing reports?How many years experience do you have in sorting and filing documentation?
Chambers.davey: www.linkedin.com/pub/daniel-johnson/50/5a5/678/
Chambers.davey: How many years’ experience do you have in Data entry/Book keeping and Customer Service? I have about 7 years (3 military as a vessel traffic operator and 4 educational)
Chambers.davey: How many years experience do you have in auditing reports? 1 (possibly as a leasing agent)
Chambers.davey: How many years’ experience do you have in sorting and filing documentation? 10+ clerical / administration work is my specialty; I have done it most of my life.
peter_kazacos: Are you getting my messages ?
Chambers.davey: yes
peter_kazacos: Did i ask you for all this ?
Chambers.davey: no but i thought maybe you would like to see it
peter_kazacos: I already have your full resume here with me...Okay ?
Chambers.davey: okay, sorry, i wasn't sure...
peter_kazacos: No problem
peter_kazacos: May we proceed now ?
Chambers.davey: yes
peter_kazacos: Whats your clerical speed? Do you have an idea of how to use MS excel ?What is your highest educational diploma?When did you receive it?
Chambers.davey: What’s your clerical speed? 40-55WPM
Chambers.davey: Do you have an idea of how to use MS excel ? yes
Chambers.davey: What is your highest educational diploma? BS in Psychology
When did you receive it? University of Alabama at Birmignham
peter_kazacos: Please describe your present job responsibilities. Which do you find most enjoyable? Which are most difficult,and why?
Chambers.davey: Please describe your present job responsibilities. Which do you find most enjoyable? Currently I’m a student; however my last job was a Leasing Agent for a company called Select My Space. I found the most enjoyable part about the job was “closing the sale,” Also, I liked helping people (customer service).
peter_kazacos: What do you understand by''privacy,code of conduct and petty cash'' ?Do you have a printer,scanner,photocopier and Fax machine?
Chambers.davey: Which are most difficult,and why? The most difficult part about the job was the fact I didn’t have a care and I was a real estate agent. Next, people often wanted apartment that wasn’t really in existence.
peter_kazacos: What are your greatest strength and weakness?
Why Should we Hire You?
Chambers.davey: What do you understand by''privacy,code of conduct and petty cash'' ? Petty cash is cash used for errands; so you don’t have to cut checks for expenses. Privacy is not abusing information that is sensitive, which could be used against a customer.
Chambers.davey: Do you have a printer,scanner,photocopier and Fax machine? yes
peter_kazacos: Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?
Are you in a position to accept this job immediately?
Chambers.davey: What are your greatest strength and weakness? My greatest strength is my ability to work independently and my writing skills. My weakness is my lack of transportation.
Chambers.davey: Do you prefer to work independently or on a team? I like to work independently.
Chambers.davey: Are you in a position to accept this job immediately? yes
peter_kazacos: How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Chambers.davey: Why Should we Hire You? I think I have what it takes to do the work and I would really like to work for a company like this in the position that is offered
peter_kazacos: Well you have done well so far and you seem like a perfect fit for this position.
Hold on online while i send your answers to my superiors for review and consideration okay ?
Chambers.davey: How long would you expect to work for us if hired? Maybe 3-5 years. I really would like to work as a data entry clerk and work up in this company.
Chambers.davey: ok
Chambers.davey: hello?
peter_kazacos: Oh here now
peter_kazacos: I am back now and i have the result for the interview on my desk...
Chambers.davey: ok how does it look?
peter_kazacos: After due consideration and answers you provided during the interview session...
peter_kazacos: The good news is....you have just been confirmed qualified for this position

You are now offered the job position...you are HIRED!
You are welcome to ASDM LtD.
You are now given a chance to show your commitment,charisma,diligence and be a productive employee.
Chambers.davey: great
Chambers.davey: Thansk so very much
peter_kazacos: You are welcome
peter_kazacos: You will Earn $21 per hour,You will receive your pay via Check or Direct deposit weekly

You will recieve your duties online daily and i will always be online to assist you with any difficulties.
Chambers.davey: do i need to fill out any paper work?
peter_kazacos: PRIMARY DUTIES INCLUDES: Preparation of Balance sheets (Mini),invoicing recording,proper data analysis of sales records,Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered,Read source documents and enter data in specific data fields using Microsoft Excel,Locate and correct data entry errors,Maintain logs of activities and completed work,Store completed documents in appropriate locations
peter_kazacos: SECONDARY DUTIES : Your secondary daily duties would be to report to your Supervisor, who would be attached to you online, He/She would assign logs of duty daily and you would be required to work according to instructions, using the Microsoft Office tools and the Accounting software. Now the function of the Accounting software is to arrange, formalize and manage the data you have processed, sent to your supervisor via E-mail.

Can you handle the Job duties if you are being trained towards it ?
Chambers.davey: yes
peter_kazacos: Good
peter_kazacos: You would be eligible to Benefits after 1(one) month of working with company Benefits offered are Health Insurance / Vacations / Bonuses. This Job offers Flexible hours but you are to report online by 9am daily for duties,task,and assignment...Okay ?
Chambers.davey: sounds good
peter_kazacos: You are required to provide the following :
Full Name :
Mailing address (PO Box not allowed please):
City :
State :
Zipcode.
Phone Numbers:
This is to enable my secretary enlist them into the Company's Register for proper documentation.
peter_kazacos: You are required to provide the following :
Full Name :
Mailing address (PO Box not allowed please):
City :
State :
Zipcode.
Phone Numbers:

SO NEXT....

peter_kazacos: You will be undergoing a (2) two weeks training and orientation which will commence as soon as you have all working materials and you are rest assured that you will be paid for it...

You will be getting your paper work and HR document during your orientation and training from your supervisor,you are to fill,sign and send back to us,we take out taxes....okay ?
Chambers.davey: ok
Chambers.davey: sounds great
Chambers.davey: do you have a number where i can reach you at
peter_kazacos: You will need some Data entry/Accounting software to commence your training and orientation. The software is needed to get started with work since this is an online work from home.

Here are the name's of the software's you will need to start working with BS 1 Accounting software , Myob business essentials software 2005,For Peach Tree premium 2010 US Patent Single Users Pack, simply accounting 2009...
Chambers.davey: BS1 Accounting 2013.4 ?
peter_kazacos: Yes
peter_kazacos: You will get started with work ASAP,The company will provide you a free Hp laptop with a fast internet connection and your W4 form will be coming along with the working materials you need to start working with,you are to purchase all your materials from a certified vendor we have been patronizing for years now. You will receive a paycheck for the purchase of the working materials,the company's accounting dept will issue the check and have it sent to your house via fedEx,they will have it sent to the address you have just provided so i suppose the name you provided is same on your bank information....?
Chambers.davey: do you have PHONE NUMBER
Chambers.davey: i can reach you at
peter_kazacos: No
peter_kazacos: Is there a problem ?
Chambers.davey: yes
peter_kazacos: What is that ?
Chambers.davey: why don't you have a phone number

this is happening to a lot of people don't let it happen to you! don't give out information through chat messaging systems and don't download anything.

check them on websites like Linkedin.com 

if its a business that states they make $300 million, but they only have 75 connections - something is WRONG!