i guess we have to tell job seekers as well to be cautious in applying for jobs because some 419ers are making money seriously posting advert on The Guardian newspaper.
i tell you my story,August 14 to be precise was the date i bought this newspaper(Guardian) and on page32 ,36 or so,this colourful advert half a page,you will be convinced that the company has a lot of pedigree,the advert sytated that their airline company is seeking to recruit young and dynamic individuals ,subit your cv and pay a sum of #2500 for training.the method of recruitment so said by this 419ers is all apllicant will be invited for training,the successful applicant will have to be successful at the training.i sent my cv to their email which is
ascertainconsulting@webmail.co.za and this is their reply,
Aug 20, 2007
(OUR MAILBOX SEEMS TO BE EXPERIENCING A MINOR PROBLEM DUE TO CANDIDATES
SENDING THEIR C.V'S IN THE WRONG FORMAT.WE ARE RECTIFYING THIS
PROBLEM.WE WILL USE OUR ALTERNATIVE EMAIL ADDRESSES TO REACH OUR CANDIDATES
TEMPORARILY TILL WE STABILIZE THE SYSTEM.PLS BEAR WITH US.)
Dear Candidate,
This is to inform you that your application/entry for employment has
been received. Your C.V has been reviewed by our HR personnel and we are
pleased to inform you that you have pre-qualified for the training
seminar which is an exercise designed to enable us pick our final
candidates for employment.
As stipulated in our advertisement only registered candidates who have
paid the compulsory seminar fee of N2,500.00 (subsidized by our
management) will participate in this stage of our recruitment.
The seminar training payment covers:
I.D CARDS
CUSTOMISED SEMINAR MATERIAL
TRIPS/AIRLINE ESCURSIONS.
CD-ROM
MEALS
ACCOMDATION
This is the most important and deciding stage in our recruitment effort
and you are urged to register.If you haven't paid for the seminar you
are advised, in your best interest to do so immediately. Candidates who
perform well in the training exercise are likely to be employed as we
are yet to reach our initial estimated employment quota size.
Please pay to Rosemary Anozie: A/C 1540001014217 (Oceanic Bank Nigeria)
We have correct and up-to-date records of candidates who have paid and
such candidates only will be required to attend the next stage of the
recruitment drive. Details will be made known shortly. For those who
haven't paid please indicate full names on teller when doing so.
Please also inform us if you have an international passport or can apply
for one.For those who don't have, we intend to arrange through our
corporate office for their's as a group.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Makena Lindiwe,
REGIONAL HEAD, HR
AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST
®SKYPATH ALLIANCE RECRUITMENT
2007. AscertainConsulting Professional Services.
can you see,my friends that went ahead to pay because of the weight and colour the advert carries,till date no response from th is 419 except thaey will call them now while am typing this.