Another recruitment scam
Do take note if you have received this:
1st Interview
From:Venka (venka@pacific.net.sg)
Sent:13 March 2009 21: 11PM
To: Venka (venka@pacific.net.sg)
Hi there,
You have been short listed to our first round of interview.
This is for the position at VF Group and we have perused your resume through a job portal and found you suitable.
The interview has been scheduled for you on the following date and time
Date 17th March 2009 (Tuesday)
Time 7.15 pm
Venue NUSS Guild House, Campus Room, Temasek Boulevard, #05-01, Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983
(Please go to Suntec Tower 4 and take the lift on the left of Carrefour [not the office block] and take the lift that goes to True Fitness but get off at the level 5)
Please note the interview will take approximately 75 minutes (1.15hrs, Inclusive of a psychometric test), so ensure you make time, thanks.
Attire is business wear for ladies and men with Tie, and be punctual at 7.15pm.
Please R.S.V.P. via email by 10am the 17th March 2009. No rescheduling will be allowed.
Please note all details of the company and job scope will be discussed on Tuesday, where you can make clarification and we can better understand you.
Also do be advised that this is a full time position and is not MLM or some Futures related position. Our organization is looking for Professional Executives for a full time position where pay commensurate with experience and performance. You have been shortlisted for this 1st round of a 3 part series of interviews.
Please take care and all the best!
Warmest Regards
Ms Irene
HR (VF Group)
From:Venka (venka@pacific.net.sg)
Sent:13 March 2009 21: 11PM
To: Venka (venka@pacific.net.sg)
Hi there,
You have been short listed to our first round of interview.
This is for the position at VF Group and we have perused your resume through a job portal and found you suitable.
The interview has been scheduled for you on the following date and time
Date 17th March 2009 (Tuesday)
Time 7.15 pm
Venue NUSS Guild House, Campus Room, Temasek Boulevard, #05-01, Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983
(Please go to Suntec Tower 4 and take the lift on the left of Carrefour [not the office block] and take the lift that goes to True Fitness but get off at the level 5)
Please note the interview will take approximately 75 minutes (1.15hrs, Inclusive of a psychometric test), so ensure you make time, thanks.
Attire is business wear for ladies and men with Tie, and be punctual at 7.15pm.
Please R.S.V.P. via email by 10am the 17th March 2009. No rescheduling will be allowed.
Please note all details of the company and job scope will be discussed on Tuesday, where you can make clarification and we can better understand you.
Also do be advised that this is a full time position and is not MLM or some Futures related position. Our organization is looking for Professional Executives for a full time position where pay commensurate with experience and performance. You have been shortlisted for this 1st round of a 3 part series of interviews.
Please take care and all the best!
Warmest Regards
Ms Irene
HR (VF Group)
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is it fraud?
ReplyDeleteHi there,
DeleteNot so sure because I did not go for it. If any readers have any more information, feel free to share with everyone!
my interview place is at Six Battery Road, Level 42, Standard Chartered Building Singapore 049909, and position is stated as Business Development.. should i go??
ReplyDeleteHi there,
DeleteI think if you have the time and are open to any jobs, you can take a look. If you do go, please let me and others know more!
I attended this group interview today. We started off by taking a personality test before the interviewer began his presentation on the 'right' candidate whom the organisation is looking for. Midway through the presentation, we then found out that it is actually for recruitment of financial consultants for a well-known insurance company. I shan't reveal the company name but I feel that it is inappropriate of them not to be transparent and entirely misleading at the start with their email indicating as for the position of 'Sales and Marketing Executive' and turns out not to be. Now I understand why they did not provide any contact number in the email.
ReplyDeleteJob seekers take time and effort to go down for the interview, some may even take leave from work. Perhaps the organisation may think this is an effective way to reach out to more potential candidates, but at the end of the day when the truth has come to light, I think it does not reflect very well on the organisation itself as well as on the leader of the team who happens to be the interviewer. The only take away is that the presentation did cover some of the current economic situations and the general mindsets of employees and why some people never earn the salary they want.
Just sharing my experience so that you guys are well informed to make your own decision whether to attend this or not. If you have time, happened to be in that area or interested in this industry, why not? It is interesting to undergo such interview process and learn how they do recruitment.
Hi there,
DeleteThank you for sharing, I think it is good for you to let others know about this scam and what they do. There will always a need for insurance agents but I hope people who are reading this do not sign up with them on impulse, there are plenty of other jobs out there so don't give up!
Omg: I received the exact same this, was contemplating whether I should go as I was skeptical about it. Isit, a insurance company?
ReplyDeleteI tried to google the location of my interview address and it was a Dutch company. There wasn't any unit number stated.
Dear xxx,
This is for the position at VF Group and we have perused your resume and found you suitable. This is the 1st round of interview of a series of interviews.
The 1st interview has been scheduled for you on the following date and time
Date: 23rd Aug 2017 (Wednesday)
Time: 5 pm
Venue: 8 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, Level 11, Singapore 018981
Please note the interview will take approximately 1 hour (Inclusive of a psychometric test), so ensure you make time, thanks.
Please confirm your attendance for the interview via email by 1pm on 23rd Aug (Wednesday). Unfortunately no rescheduling is allowed.
Please note all details of the company and job scope will be discussed on the day, where you can make clarification and you can better understand the job scope from the Managing Director of the company.
Also do be advised that this is a permanent full time position for an executive where pay commensurate with experience and performance.
Please take care and all the best for the Interview with the Director.
Warmest Regards
Ms Kiki Tai
Human Resource Director
VF Group
I tried to re-google again is a executive centre.
DeleteHi there,
DeleteI think the previous comment mentioned that it comes from an insurance company so now you know. Thanks for sharing! :)
How to report them ?
ReplyDeleteHmm.. I don't see anything illegal here. They did mention that all details will be clarified during the meeting. There was no false information given, so not sure if it would be helpful to report them. Best way is to expose them here which we did and hope people will do some research before going.
DeleteThere are still many people who want to be FA so it could be useful for them.
Thanks just that is a waste of ppl time if it is not what they posted in the ad .
ReplyDeleteHi there,
DeleteI agree. But the email was intentionally left vague so I think most people's instincts would be not to go for it. I think it's good to be exposed to this kind of scams so that all of us will be wiser in the future. Am I naive or what? :)
OMG, i received the email as well and the interview was held in Marina Bay Finance Centre.
ReplyDeleteHi there,
DeleteHaha, so now you know what to do! Probably they know if they list out publicly as financial advisors jobs, not many would be willing to hear them out! Well, some of them earn pretty well so we can't deny that it might be a good job for others :P
This is for the position at VF Group and we have perused your resume and found you suitable. This is the 1st round of interview of a series of interviews.
ReplyDeleteThe 1st interview has been scheduled for you on the following date and time
Date: 12th Sep 2017 (Tuesday)
Time: 5 pm
Venue: 10 Collyer Quay, Ocean Financial Centre Level 40, Singapore 049315
Please note the interview will take approximately 1 hour (Inclusive of a psychometric test), so ensure you make time, thanks.
Please confirm your attendance for the interview via email by 1pm on 12th Sep 2017. Unfortunately no rescheduling is allowed.
Please note all details of the company and job scope will be discussed on the day, where you can make clarification and you can better understand the job scope from the Managing Director of the company.
Also do be advised that this is a permanent full time position for an executive where pay commensurate with experience and performance.
Please take care and all the best for the Interview with the Director.
Warmest Regards
Ms Kiki Tai
Human Resource Director
VF Group
So basically the interview place has changed but it's the same ploy as the earlier thread. Guess they are still looking for financial executive in insurance...why can't they be more transparent about it...;(
DeleteHi Maszism,
DeleteThanks for sharing this with us. Well, financial executive is not a top choice job for most, but I think they are hoping to change your mind once you hear from them. I guess this strategy does work because they are still sending this mail out!
I received this in my email. Thought the company looks abit dubious so I chanced upon this blog. Thanks all for sharing! I will give this interview a miss :)
ReplyDeleteThis is for the position at VF Group and we have perused your resume and found you suitable. This is the 1st round of interview of a series of interviews.
The 1st interview has been scheduled for you on the following date and time
Date: 12th Sep 2017 (Tuesday)
Time: 5 pm
Venue: 10 Collyer Quay, Ocean Financial Centre Level 40, Singapore 049315
Please note the interview will take approximately 1 hour (Inclusive of a psychometric test), so ensure you make time, thanks.
Please confirm your attendance for the interview via email by 1pm on 12th Sep 2017. Unfortunately no rescheduling is allowed.
Please note all details of the company and job scope will be discussed on the day, where you can make clarification and you can better understand the job scope from the Managing Director of the company.
Also do be advised that this is a permanent full time position for an executive where pay commensurate with experience and performance.
Please take care and all the best for the Interview with the Director.
Warmest Regards
Ms Kiki Tai
Human Resource Director
VF Group
Hi there,
DeleteThanks to you for sharing too! :)
Always believe that sharing is caring motto...;)
ReplyDeleteHi Maszism,
DeleteIndeed, I agree with you! Enjoy your week ahead :)
I received this!
ReplyDeleteThis is for the position at VF Group and we have perused your resume and found you suitable. This is the 1st round of interview of a series of interviews.
The 1st interview has been scheduled for you on the following date and time
Date: 27th Sep 2017 (Wednesday)
Time: 5 pm
Venue: Ocean Financial Centre Level 37, 10 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049315
Please note the interview will take approximately 1 hour (Inclusive of a psychometric test), so ensure you make time, thanks.
Please confirm your attendance for the interview via email by 1pm on 27th Sep 2017. Unfortunately no rescheduling is allowed.
Please note all details of the company and job scope will be discussed on the day, where you can make clarification and you can better understand the job scope from the Managing Director of the company.
Also do be advised that this is a permanent full time position for an executive where pay commensurate with experience and performance.
Please take care and all the best for the Interview with the Director.
Warmest Regards
Ms Kiki Tai
Human Resource Director
VF Group
Hi Flavia,
DeleteAs mentioned by others, this is a position for an insurance company. If you are keen, you can go try! Thanks for sharing.
And somehow within two days, i received change timing two times.
ReplyDeleteSorry to inform you that my Director is currently out of town & will not be back in town by 27th Sep as due to last minute urgent meeting.
He would like to reschedule it to 28th Sep (Thursday) & he will see you at 40th level instead (Details as below)
Date: 28th Sep 2017 (Thursday)
Time: 5 pm
Venue: Ocean Financial Centre Level 40, 10 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049315
Thanks and sorry for then inconveniences caused.
Regards
Kiki Tai
Human Resource Director
VF Group
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Then, just now got another email.
Hi Flavia,
Really sorry for this changes as my director will extend his stay at UK, he had just confirmed with me that he can only be back next week.
Can I reschedule to 4th Oct 2017 and the meeting will be held as below
Date: 4th Oct 2017 (Wednesday)
Time: 5 pm
Venue: Ocean Financial Centre Level 37, 10 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049315
Once again so sorry for the changes as his schedule is really tight as he always needs to be out of SG.
Thanks
Irene Koh
Anyone able to tell what is that exactly? Scam?
ReplyDeleteOn website, VF group address is AIA : Tempines, 3 Tampiness Grande, #08-33, Singapore 528799.
ReplyDeleteAnd contact number : T:(65)8767890 F:(65)8767890
ReplyDeleteEmail : XXX@aia.com.sg
Those are not existing
Lol. Kiki has been demoted to HR EXEC when she emailed me today. Guess she hasn't met her KPIs as a director :p
ReplyDeleteHi MarQ,
DeleteOh well, we will never know if it's an actual person :D
This is for the position as Sales & Customer Advisory position and we have perused your resume and found you suitable. This is the 1st round of interview of a series of interviews.
ReplyDeleteThe 1st interview has been scheduled for you on the following date and time
Date: 4th Apr 2018 (Wednesday)
Time: 5 pm
Venue: 8 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, Level 11, Singapore 018981
Please note the interview will take approximately 1 hour (Inclusive of a psychometric test), so ensure you make time, thanks.
Please confirm your attendance for the interview via email by 1pm on 4th Apr 2018 (Wednesday).
Please note all details of the company and job scope will be clearly discussed on the day, where you can make clarification and you can better understand the job scope from the Managing Director of the company.
Also do be advised that this is a permanent full time position for an executive where pay commensurate with experience and performance.
Please take care and all the best for the Interview with the Director.
Warmest Regards
Venka
Director
Nare Consultants Pte Ltd
Dear XXXXXX,
ReplyDeleteThis is for the position as Sales Marketing Professional position and we have perused your resume and found you suitable. This is the 1st round of interview of a series of interviews.
The 1st interview has been scheduled for you on the following date and time
Date: 19th Dec 2018 (Wednesday)
Time: 5 pm
Venue: 8 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, Level 11, Singapore 018981
Please note the interview will take approximately 1 hour (Inclusive of a psychometric test), so ensure you make time, thanks.
Please confirm your attendance for the interview via email by 1pm on 19th Dec 2018 (Wednesday).
Please note all details of the company and job scope will be clearly discussed on the day, where you can make clarification and you can better understand the job scope from the Managing Director of the company.
Also do be advised that this is a permanent full time position for an executive where pay commensurate with experience and performance.
Please take care and all the best for the Interview with the Director.
Warmest Regards
Venka
Director
Nare Consultants Pte Ltd
i have gotten the same email.after reading all the comments above, i will just skip it. no time for this.
Hi there,
DeleteGlad that this helped you to decide then! All the best :)
Thanks for this blog, appreciate it. Saved me from wasting time and annual leave. Received the same email from Venka of Nare consultants.
ReplyDeleteScheming insurance companies. Very unethical practice. Please keep this post up to expose them and save people from making a wasted trip.
Hi there,
DeleteSure will leave the post so that people are informed of this. I agree, totally unethical, not sure why they are continuing this practice.
Forgot to mention, a simple search revealed this nare consultant is actually a company set up by an AIA insurance agent.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this blog post. This is still ongoing �� I received the following
ReplyDeleteDear xxx,
This is for the position as Sales & Marketing Executive we have perused your resume and found you suitable. This is the 1st round of interview of a series of interviews.
The 1st interview has been scheduled for you on the following date and time
Date: 13th Mar 2019 (Wednesday)
Time: 5 pm
Venue: 8 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, Level 11, Singapore 018981
Please note the interview will take approximately 1 hour (Inclusive of a psychometric test), so ensure you make time, thanks.
Please confirm your attendance for the interview via email by 1pm on 13th Mar 2019 (Wednesday).
Please note all details of the company and job scope will be clearly discussed on the day, where you can make clarification and you can better understand the job scope from the Managing Director of the company.
Also do be advised that this is a permanent full time position for an executive where pay commensurate with experience and performance.
Please take care and all the best for the Interview with the Director.
Warmest Regards
Venka
Director
Nare Consultants Pte Ltd
Hi all, just received this.. i was excited until i decided to do some research as i do not remember applying for an "executive" role
ReplyDeleteDear ****
This is for the position as Sales & Marketing Executive position and we have perused your resume and found you suitable. This is the 1st round of interview of a series of interviews.
The 1st interview has been scheduled for you on the following date and time
Date: 24th Apr 2019 (Wednesday)
Time: 5 pm
Venue: 8 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, Level 11, Singapore 018981
Please note the interview will take approximately 1 hour (Inclusive of a psychometric test), so ensure you make time, thanks.
Please confirm your attendance for the interview via email by 1pm on 24th Apr 2019 (Wednesday).
Please note all details of the company and job scope will be clearly discussed on the day, where you can make clarification and you can better understand the job scope from the Managing Director of the company.
Also do be advised that this is a permanent full time position for an executive where pay commensurate with experience and performance.
Please take care and all the best for the Interview with the Director.
Warmest Regards
Venka
Director
Nare Consultants Pte Ltd
I received the exact same email.
ReplyDeleteDon't get scam!
Iirc, it was from Jobstreet (Company Confidential)
Wow.. I'm glad I googled this!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe this has been up since 2009. It's 2019 now and I received the same email as same of youd did-
Dear Cheryl Low,
This is for the position as Sales & Marketing Executive position and we have perused your resume and found you suitable. This is the 1st round of interview of a series of interviews.
The 1st interview has been scheduled for you on the following date and time
Date: 30th Apr 2019 (Tuesday)
Time: 4 pm
Venue: 8 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, Level 11, Singapore 018981
Please note the interview will take approximately 1 hour (Inclusive of a psychometric test), so ensure you make time, thanks.
Please confirm your attendance for the interview via email by 9am on 30th Apr 2019 (Tuesday).
Please note all details of the company and job scope will be clearly discussed on the day, where you can make clarification and you can better understand the job scope from the Managing Director of the company.
Also do be advised that this is a permanent full time position for an executive where pay commensurate with experience and performance.
Please take care and all the best for the Interview with the Director.
Warmest Regards
Venka
Director
Nare Consultants Pte Ltd
Did any1 went to this interview and went to his office location?
ReplyDeleteDear xxxxx,
This is for the position as Sales & Marketing Executive position and we have perused your resume and found you suitable. This is the 1st round of interview of a series of interviews.
The 1st interview has been scheduled for you on the following date and time
Date: 23rd May 2019 (Thursday)
Time: 5 pm
Venue: 8 Marina Boulevard, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, Level 11, Singapore 018981
Please note the interview will take approximately 1 hour (Inclusive of a psychometric test), so ensure you make time, thanks.
Please confirm your attendance for the interview via email by 1pm on 23rd May 2019 (Thursday).
Please note all details of the company and job scope will be clearly discussed on the day, where you can make clarification and you can better understand the job scope from the Managing Director of the company.
Also do be advised that this is a permanent full time position for an executive where pay commensurate with experience and performance.
Please take care and all the best for the Interview with the Director.
Warmest Regards
Venka
Director
Nare Consultants Pte Ltd
I got
ReplyDeleteThe same email too. Was looking forward to it since it’s at Mbfc but I’m glad I found this page. Doubt I’ll be going for it already, don’t wanna waste time ><
Thanks for sharing!
Dear xxx
This is for the position in Marketing and Business Executive. We have perused your resume and feel you may be suitable.
The 1st interview has been scheduled for you on the following date and time:
Date: 19th February 2020 (Wednesday)
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Venue: Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, 11F, 11A
8 Marina Blvd, Singapore 018981
*Please note the interview will take approximately 1 hour (Inclusive of a psychometric test).
Please confirm your attendance for the interview via email by 6pm, 18th February (Tuesday).
Please note all details of the company and job scope will be clearly discussed on the day, where you can make clarification and you can better understand the job scope from the Chairman of the group.
Also do be advised that this is a permanent full time position for an executive where pay will commensurate with experience.
Please take care and all the best for the Interview with the Director.
Angeline
HR Director
VFGroup