I was contacted by Joseph Barber in response to my resume posted on www.upwork.com. He told me the interview would be via google hangouts. And, if I didn't have a gmail account, I had to set one up and contact the Hiring Manager.
RESUME APPROVED!!!
Dear Applicant,
Your resume has been reviewed by our HR Department in reference to our AD posted on www.upwork.com we believe you are capable of handling this position based on your resume. Your details has been forwarded to Mr. Peter Clemons(Hiring Manager). Of JK ENGINEERING & TRADING PTE LTD he would be conducting an online interview with you to discuss the Job Details, Pay Scale and Benefits, etc.
You are to set up a screen name with gmail hangout and add up the company Hiring Manager's hangouts screen name (
peterclemons06@gmail.com) and instant message him for an online interview/briefing exercise.If you don't have a Google-hangout on your computer,Then go to www.hangouts.google.com to download one for free then Set up an account with Google hangout.He is online waiting for you.
Your verification code is INTERVIEW#WRC41134 this would serve as your identification number throughout the on-line hiring process. Your timely response matters a lot,This is an online work from home and working hours are flexible.
Interview Scheduled : Online.
Time: ASAP
Venue: On line Via Google Hangouts
Training is Available
Human Resources
Your swift and timely response matters a lot in this beneficial position...We look forward to having you on the team.
Best regard
Human Resource
JK ENGINEERING LTD.
Here are excerpts from the google hangout transcription. They always want you to say OK or DONE READING, so they know to continue.
This will be strictly an online and work from home job until the branch is commissioned. The working hours are flexible and you can choose to work from anywhere of your choice. The start up pay is $50 per hour,training is $20 per hour and will be get payment bi weekly via direct deposit or paycheck working 30 to 40 hours weekly,if you are employed you are going to be working as a full employee and not an independent contractor.I believe working from home will not be a problem for you and i believe the pay is Okay?
Working hours are flexible,all activities and corresponding time are to be recorded in excel spreadsheet. As for your duties, i will assist you with any difficulties by email..Work ActivitiesDocumenting/Recording InformationPerforming Administrative ActivitiesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsInteracting With ComputersProcessing Information...OK8:29 AM
Additional Information:*This is a Full Time/Part Time Job. Overtime is 1.5 time above regular pay.*Pay mode: Checks or Direct Deposit*Hourly payment: $50/hour*Benefits include: 401k, health and dental, paid vacation and 2 weeks sick leave*You will be enrolled for Benefits after 4weeks.*You have to keep strict record of time and activities. A time sheet would be sent to you every Friday for monitoring (In your own format). Is that clear ?
We have three working sections which are (Morning, Evening and Full day)..The Morning section begins from 8am-1pm, Evening section 2pm-7pm, Full day section cover's both Morning and Evening sections with one hour break between 1pm and 2pm, Monday to Friday. You're to choose a convenient section weekly OK
I asked him in what time zone. He said, in all time zones. huh?
Our Corporate Office is located at 50 Tuas Ave 11, Singapore 639107. With our worldwide presence, we are expanding our businesses/customer reach by setting up a branch in different states and city in the United states, which will be commissioned on the 30th of October and that's why we are employing online. When the new office near you is up and running, you can be assigned to one of them; that is if you qualify after the interview.
( 1 ) What type of jobs have you had?( 2 ) How did you get your previous jobs?( 3 ) What were your main responsibilities? Achievements? ( 4 ) Are you currently employed?( 5 ) Are you willing to work flexible or long hours?( 6 ) Do you have a HP laser jet printer, copier and scanner?( 7 ) Are you seeking employment in a company of a certain size?
( 8 )How long do you intend working for this company ?
( 9 ) How would you like to be Paid ? Weekly Or Bi-Weekly/Direct deposit
or Wire Transfer ?
( 10 ) What Bank Do you Operate with to see if it tallies with the company's official salary payment account ?
( 11 ) Are you seeking a Full time or Part time Position ?
( 12 ) Tell Us why you feel you are the right person for this Job ?
I told him that I wanted to contract work through Upwork.com. That way I would know that they're a verified employer and will pay what they promise. He said, "Once you are hired you will receive an Employment offer letter which you will be required to fill,sign and emailed back to us for documentation purpose."
I continued to say that I will only work through upwork.com until a working relationship is established. He said I was able to decline if I didn't feel comfortable moving forward. I declined. He ended with: "Good have a blessed day..."
This was my first fake interview. I received 5 more interview invitations just like this. So, now I know how to recognize them. When I call them out on their BS, the standard response at the end is, ok, stay blessed.
Be on the lookout for fake jobs that are too good to be true.
High $, work from home, conduct google hangout interview.