Received a letter welcoming to the Total UK family and offering me a meeting to their headquarters in Watford.
What made me think were:
- E-mail address with a wrong spelling with the world career ([protected]@carrieer-total.com)
- the names of the people on the documents I received in attachement
- the request to contact a specific travel agency.
This is not the way it works with Total at all.
Also, this means they have access to our information on LinkedIn!
best regards,
Richard Halter
I received this email too. I think they have a good business because they work a several year. I can't believe why nobody can't stop him.
Additionally I think a lot of person lost money.
I am glad, because I found this forum and I save money :)
Received the same email (from the same address and with exactly the same attachments) as the one described in the previous comment. I was suspicious at first and then, after reading everything you posted in here I get in touch with the HR from Total UK. Fortunately they answered quickly and confirm that "Daniel Bouton does not work at TOTAL UK". I guess LinkedIn management should close those guy's fake account. Many thanks to you all for your contribution. Information such as this is essential for avoiding hustler.
Hi all,
The same letters i received on 5th Mar 2013 with contacts as:
1. sender details:
Total Human Resources Department , signed as Dr. M. A. Harmond, TOTAL UK.
2. travel consultant details:
Emperor Travel Consultants and Tours
Visa And Reservation Department
Contact Person: Mr Michael Atkinson
57 Stroud Green Road Finsbury Park, London, United Kingdom
Phone 1: + [protected], Phone 2: + [protected]
Email 1: info.travels@emperotravels.com
3. client-ip=64.98.42.51 smtp.mail=hrdept@career-total.com
4. Find below letters content:
OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES
40, Clarendon Rd, Watford, Hertfordshire WD17 1TQ, United Kingdom
Dated: 5th March 2013
Dear xxxxx,
This is to inform you that after proper review of your resume on your job search with TOTAL Oil and Gas, our screening and recruiting board has found you eligible for this vacant position and as such have by this letter invited you for a Face-to-face interview in
order to satisfy our conscience before issuing an appointment Letter.
Please find some useful information that will help you in preparation of the interview;
Batch No: 676/TOTAL/17/11/LDN
Date of Interview: Friday, 29th March 2013
Time of Interview: 09.25AM (GMT)
Venue of Interview: Conference Hall of Total Oil and Gas, London.
40, Clarendon Rd, Watford, Hertfordshire WD17 1TQ, United Kingdom
Please note that our official travelling Consultant will be handling your travel needs. You will need to contact them as soon as possible so that they can start processing your Accommodation and Air-Fare Ticket and other immigration documents such as your visa if needed. Please note that you will be responsible for your travel expenses and it will be made through our travel agency.Note that all travel expenses shall be refunded to you by TOTAL OIL UK, on arrival. It is a measure to affirm your
availability for the interview.
You are to contact the travel consultant immediately with these details below:
Emperor Travel Consultants and Tours, Visa And Reservation Department
Contact Person: Mr Michael Atkinson
57 Stroud Green Road Finsbury Park, London, United Kingdom
Phone 1: + [protected], Phone 2: + [protected]
Email 1: info.travels@emperotravels.com
Please note that a confirmation should be sent via email informing of us of your contact with the Travel consultant and your availability for the interview as stated at the above date.
We look forward to seeing you in London soon.
Best Regards,
TOTAL OIL, UK.
OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Total Oil and Gas
40 Clarendon Rd, Watford, Hertfordshire WD17 1TQ, United Kingdom
5th March 2013
Dear xxxxx,
LETTER OF INVITATION
We are happy to inform you that you have been short listed for an interview with TOTAL Oil and Gas, London. The Entire Family wishes to invite you to our faceto-face interview which will take place on 29th March 2013 at the conference center of TOTAL Oil and Gas Company. Details of Job Description will be found in other attached documents.
We look forward to seeing soon.
Regards,
Dr. Daniel Bouton PhD
Head of Recruitment,
(Member, Board of Directors, Total Oil Ltd)
Batch No: 676/TOTAL/17/11/LDN
JOB SPECIFICATION
1.0. Introduction
Total Oil and Gas Company has the mandate to procure international technical and expertise labour to complement local and international personnel in various fields of specialization in relation to the company’s functional areas. Total Oil and Gas have
been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 39 countries and employ approximately 19, 000 staff (not including contractors). This is a technically challenging work environment characterized by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.
2 .0. Job Title:
PROJECT MANAGER (II) #210114
2.1. Job Role
• * Manage the project taking into account integration across all areas.
• * Engage with stakeholders.
• * Develop Project Plan.
• * Direct project resources.
• * Monitor and manage the project schedule.
• * Monitor and manage the project budget.
• * Monitor and manage the project risk.
• * Deal with operational issues.
• * Organise steering committee meetings, including ensuring that minutes will be taken.
• * Report to the steering committee, raising strategic issues.
• * Prepare Project Status Reports and Project Change Requests for the steering committee.
• * Ensure project meets requirements and objectives.
• * Manage project team members.
• * Negotiate and resolve issues as they arise across areas of the project and where they impact on other activities, systems and
projects.
• * Look after the interests of the project team.
• * Organise and chair project reference group meetings, as appropriate.
• * Communicate project status to project sponsor, all team members, and other relevant stakeholders and involved parties.
• * Maintain project documentation.
3.0. Job Locations: Turkey, Romania, Russian Federation and other Parts
of Europe (Further information will be issued after the interview).
4.0. Work Periods:
Mondays through Fridays, Time: 09.00GMT to 16.00GMT with break period between 12.00GMT and 13.00GMT. Expatriates are entitled to a one (1) month paid home leave every twelve (12) months.
5.1. Basic Salary: Attractive (this is will be disclosed after interview).
5.2. Allowances: Hazard/Inconveniences allowance is 10% of Basic salary. Entertainment allowance is 5% of Basic salary. All allowances are paid weekly and locally in Pounds equivalent at the existing exchange rates.
5.3. Paid Home Leave: All expatriates are entitled to a one (1) month paid home leave, which can be taken once at a time. All expatriates shall be entitled to a leave allowance (in Pound) of an additional 100% of their basic salary. All expatriates are
entitled to free to and fro tickets to cover the span of their home leave.
6.0. Safety and Security: Safety and Security of personnel (Local/Foreign) and Facilities on Job Locations and Communities are no small issue, and have been seriously considered to ensure and assure hitch free operations. All operations on Job
Location are designed to adhere strictly to the Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy as applicable in the Oil and Gas Sector. All expatriates are entitled to a free and mandatory safety courses on Job Locations to be delivered by qualified safety
and environment experts. All safety wears shall be provided by the Company at Job Locations e.g. Safety Coveralls, Gloves, Goggles, Helmet and Safety Shoes etc. as applicable in the Oil and Gas Sector.
7.0. Medical Health Service and Insurance:
All expatriates shall be entitled to a comprehensive health care service, which are to be administered by Medical Experts on Job locations through the company medical facility. In a case of emergency situation, an expatriate will be flown to his home
country or any location suitable for the best medical attention. This decision can be influenced by the findings of the Company's medical experts, unless the expatriate in question states otherwise.
After three (3) months of service all expatriates will be entitled to a Health Service Insurance Plan (HSIP) for their family. The Health Service Insurance Plan is designed to cover only three (3) members of their family. The Health Service Insurance Plan
(HSIP) allowance can also be paid to the expatriates at the rate of £500.00 per family member per month (£1500.00 per month) which can be transferred on monthly basis without being subjected to tax.
8.0. Feeding and Accommodation: Accommodation shall be provided for all expatriates in the company’s ultra-modern expatriate staff quarters. All cuisine (Intercontinental/Continental) will be provided by the Company through the services
of a three star hotel. Choice of cuisine will be made by expatriates at all times.
9.0. Transportation: An official bus shall be provided on 24-hour daily basis to all expatriate for local transportation. All expatriates will also be allocated a private vehicle each. A round trip flight ticket to cover the span of your contract engagement
will be provided and delivered to you on the completion of your relevant travel documents and immigration particulars.
10.0. Additional Services: Recreational/Sports Facilities shall be made available at the disposal of all expatriates with no expenses to be incurred. Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service will be made available to all expatriates by the company’s laundry
and dry cleaning unit.
11.0. Telecommunications and Internet Facilities: There are standard telecommunication facilities and Internet services at the disposal of all expatriates, and it shall be accessible to all personnel (Local/Foreign) without any charge or expenses to be incurred. Cellular Phones can be obtained by expatriates from the Local dealers/Service Providers, but must be used in accordance with the safety regulations on Job Locations. Every expatriate is entitled to £100 per week as calling card allowance.
12.0. Family Status arrangement: Family status arrangements can only be applied for after at least three (3) months in employment, effective from the date that employee arrive at job location. The application of family status arrangement
indicates that an expatriate will be entitled to a free visa and airfare for his wife or spouse and two family members, which is to be provided by the Company through the travelling agency/Consultant. Expatriates who intend to travel with their wife/spouse and family members within the first three (3) months of contract engagement will have the cost of visa and air fare being borne by them without refund from Total oil and Gas Company.
13.0. Points to Note:
* Two wards of expatriates are entitled to Total Oil and Gas Company education scholarship.
* A welcome party on arrival is designed to propagate a cordial relationship between expatriates and firm as well as the organizational structure with respect to the project scope.
*Interviews are also designed to ascertain claims of working experience. Should any claim be found wanting the affected expatriate may be deported and such done in conformity with the legal provision. Among reasons for interview on arrival is to
establish expatriates area of interest considering the work scope in order to facilitate an efficient division of labour on Job Locations with respect to the organization structure.
All wages and allowances will be converted to the equivalence of the currency of your country of primary assignment.
*With respect to the expected timeline of work take-off, Total Oil and Gas Company has mandated a reliable travel agency based on your choice of travel documentation to ensure the processing of all travelling Document/immigration particulars.
If the conditions stated above are acceptable to you, you are hereby directed to contact the designated travel consultant (with your contact information) so that they can start the processing of your relevant documents/immigration particulars to
facilitate your travel for commencement of work immediately.
The Travel Consultant has also been informed in this regard; your present location and a daytime telephone number would also be required for the sake of efficient correspondence. They will render all services and assistance possible to facilitate
your travelling for commencement of work at the stipulated time. They have assured procurement of expatriate visa, work permit and airfare ticket at the shortest time frame. We have informed them of your resumption date, so we expect them to finish
preparing your papers a week before the stipulated date.
Regards,
Human Resources Department
The same letters received yesterday. They are still alive and somehow have access to job postings of Total UK at Linkedin. Now they are using e-mail address hrdept@career-total.com for their letters.
Yes, I've received same documentation with next request to deposit 1000 GBP to proceed with VISA, air tickets and so on. Money transfer via Western Union. Thise is 100% cheating. Money never back, I suppose. Be careful everybody and good luck!
(PORTUGAL 22/10/2012) I ALSO HAVE BEEN CONTACTED TO THIS FAKE JOB OFFER AND JUST GOT CONFIRMATION FROM THE REAL TOTAL UK HR SUPERVISOR THAT IT WAS FAKE.
PLEASE BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WITH THIS, AS THE ALL PROCESS SEEMS TO BE VERY CREDIBLE!
HERE ARE THE REAL CONTACTS OF TOTAL UK HR DEPT. : [protected]
WHAT REALLY UPSETS ME IS THAT THEY HAVE A REALLY GOOD FAKE PAGE ON LINKEDIN AND SO FAR, NO ACTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO DELETE THIS. :(
I've also received these 3 letters
1
OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES
40, Clarendon Rd, Watford
Hertfordshire WD17 1TQ,
United Kingdom
Dated: 27th September 2012
Dear xxxxxxxxxx
This is to inform you that after proper review of your resume on your job search with
TOTAL Oil and Gas, our screening and recruiting board has found you eligible for this
vacant position and as such have by this letter invited you for a Face-to-face interview in
order to satisfy our conscience before issuing an appointment Letter.
Please find some useful information that will help you in preparation of the interview;
Batch No: 676/TOTAL/17/11/LDN
Date of Interview: Friday, 19th October 2012
Time of Interview: 09.25AM (GMT)
Venue of Interview: Conference Hall of Total Oil and Gas, London.
40, Clarendon Rd, Watford,
Hertfordshire WD17 1TQ,
United Kingdom
Please note that our official travelling Consultant will be handling your travel needs. You
will need to contact them as soon as possible so that they can start processing your
Accommodation and Air-Fare Ticket and other immigration documents such as your visa
if needed. Please note that you will be responsible for your travel expenses and
it will be made through our travel agency.Note that all travel expenses shall be
refunded to you by TOTAL OIL UK, on arrival. It is a measure to affirm your
availability for the interview.
You are to contact the travel consultant immediately with these details below:
Airfex Travel Consultants and Tours
Contact Person: Sir Alex M. Walker
245 Sunset Hyde Park Drive, London,
EH2 2, United Kingdom
Phone 1: + [protected]
Phone 2 + [protected]
Fax 1: + [protected]
Email 1: travel@airfextravelsuk.com
airfextravelreservations@gmail.com
Please note that a confirmation should be sent via email informing of us of your contact
with the Travel consultant and your availability for the interview as stated at the above
date.
We look forward to seeing you in London soon.
Best Regards,
TOTAL OIL, UK.
2
OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Total Oil and Gas
40 Clarendon Rd, Watford
Hertfordshire WD17 1TQ,
United Kingdom
27th September 2012
Dear xxxxxxxxxx
LETTER OF INVITATION
We are happy to inform you that you have been short listed for an interview with
TOTAL Oil and Gas, London. The Entire Family wishes to invite you to our faceto-
face interview which will take place on 19th October 2012 at the conference
center of TOTAL Oil and Gas Company. Details of Job Description will be found
in other attached documents.
We look forward to seeing soon.
Regards,
Dr. Daniel Bouton PhD
Head of Recruitment,
(Member, Board of Directors, Total Oil)
3
Batch No: 676/TOTAL/17/11/LDN
JOB SPECIFICATION
1.0. Introduction
Total Oil and Gas Company has the mandate to procure international technical and
expertise labour to complement local and international personnel in various fields of
specialization in relation to the company’s functional areas. Total Oil and Gas have
been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today,
we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 39 countries
and employ approximately 19, 000 staff (not including contractors).
This is a technically challenging work environment characterized by a continuing
need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of
working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards
innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.
2.0. Job Title:
PROJECT MANAGER (II) #210114
2.1. Job Role
• * Manage the project taking into account integration across all areas.
• * Engage with stakeholders.
• * Develop Project Plan.
• * Direct project resources.
• * Monitor and manage the project schedule.
• * Monitor and manage the project budget.
• * Monitor and manage the project risk.
• * Deal with operational issues.
• * Organise steering committee meetings, including ensuring that
minutes will be taken.
• * Report to the steering committee, raising strategic issues.
• * Prepare Project Status Reports and Project Change Requests for the
steering committee.
• * Ensure project meets requirements and objectives.
• * Manage project team members.
• * Negotiate and resolve issues as they arise across areas of the
project and where they impact on other activities, systems and
projects.
• * Look after the interests of the project team.
• * Organise and chair project reference group meetings, as
appropriate.
• * Communicate project status to project sponsor, all team members,
and other relevant stakeholders and involved parties.
• * Maintain project documentation.
3.0. Job Locations: Dubai, Turkey and Parts of Europe (Further information
will be issued after the interview).
4.0. Work Periods:
Mondays through Fridays, Time: 09.00GMT to 16.00GMT with break period between
12.00GMT and 13.00GMT. Expatriates are entitled to a one (1) month paid home
leave every twelve (12) months.
5.1. Basic Salary: Attractive (this is will be disclosed after interview).
5.2. Allowances: Hazard/Inconveniences allowance is 10% of Basic salary.
Entertainment allowance is 5% of Basic salary. All allowances are paid weekly and
locally in Pounds equivalent at the existing exchange rates.
5.3. Paid Home Leave: All expatriates are entitled to a one (1) month paid home
leave, which can be taken once at a time. All expatriates shall be entitled to a leave
allowance (in Pound) of an additional 100% of their basic salary. All expatriates are
entitled to free to and fro tickets to cover the span of their home leave.
6.0. Safety and Security: Safety and Security of personnel (Local/Foreign) and
Facilities on Job Locations and Communities are no small issue, and have been
seriously considered to ensure and assure hitch free operations. All operations on Job
Location are designed to adhere strictly to the Health Safety and Environment (HSE)
Policy as applicable in the Oil and Gas Sector. All expatriates are entitled to a free
and mandatory safety courses on Job Locations to be delivered by qualified safety
and environment experts. All safety wears shall be provided by the Company at Job
Locations e.g. Safety Coveralls, Gloves, Goggles, Helmet and Safety Shoes etc. as
applicable in the Oil and Gas Sector.
7.0. Medical Health Service and Insurance:
All expatriates shall be entitled to a comprehensive health care service, which are to
be administered by Medical Experts on Job locations through the company medical
facility. In a case of emergency situation, an expatriate will be flown to his home
country or any location suitable for the best medical attention. This decision can be
influenced by the findings of the Company's medical experts, unless the expatriate in
question states otherwise.
After three (3) months of service all expatriates will be entitled to a Health Service
Insurance Plan (HSIP) for their family. The Health Service Insurance Plan is designed
to cover only three (3) members of their family. The Health Service Insurance Plan
(HSIP) allowance can also be paid to the expatriates at the rate of £500.00 per
family member per month (£1500.00 per month) which can be transferred on
monthly basis without being subjected to tax.
8.0. Feeding and Accommodation: Accommodation shall be provided for all
expatriates in the company’s ultra-modern expatriate staff quarters. All cuisine
(Intercontinental/Continental) will be provided by the Company through the services
of a three star hotel. Choice of cuisine will be made by expatriates at all times.
9.0. Transportation: An official bus shall be provided on 24-hour daily basis to all
expatriate for local transportation. All expatriates will also be allocated a private
vehicle each. A round trip flight ticket to cover the span of your contract engagement
will be provided and delivered to you on the completion of your relevant travel
documents and immigration particulars.
10.0. Additional Services: Recreational/Sports Facilities shall be made available at
the disposal of all expatriates with no expenses to be incurred. Laundry and Dry
Cleaning Service will be made available to all expatriates by the company’s laundry
and dry cleaning unit.
11.0. Telecommunications and Internet Facilities: There are standard
telecommunication facilities and Internet services at the disposal of all expatriates,
and it shall be accessible to all personnel (Local/Foreign) without any charge or
expenses to be incurred. Cellular Phones can be obtained by expatriates from the
Local dealers/Service Providers, but must be used in accordance with the safety
regulations on Job Locations. Every expatriate is entitled to £100 per week as calling
card allowance.
12.0. Family Status arrangement: Family status arrangements can only be
applied for after at least three (3) months in employment, effective from the date
that employee arrive at job location. The application of family status arrangement
indicates that an expatriate will be entitled to a free visa and airfare for his wife or
spouse and two family members, which is to be provided by the Company
through the travelling agency/Consultant.
Expatriates who intend to travel with their wife/spouse and family members within
the first three (3) months of contract engagement will have the cost of visa and air
fare being borne by them without refund from Total oil and Gas Company.
13.0. Points to Note:
* Two wards of expatriates are entitled to Total Oil and Gas Company education
scholarship.
* A welcome party on arrival is designed to propagate a cordial relationship between
expatriates and firm as well as the organizational structure with respect to the
project scope.
*Interviews are also designed to ascertain claims of working experience. Should any
claim be found wanting the affected expatriate may be deported and such done in
conformity with the legal provision. Among reasons for interview on arrival is to
establish expatriates area of interest considering the work scope in order to facilitate
an efficient division of labour on Job Locations with respect to the organization
structure.
All wages and allowances will be converted to the equivalence of the currency of your
country of primary assignment.
*With respect to the expected timeline of work take-off, Total Oil and Gas Company
has mandated a reliable travel agency based on your choice of travel documentation
to ensure the processing of all travelling Document/immigration particulars.
If the conditions stated above are acceptable to you, you are hereby directed to
contact the designated travel consultant (with your contact information) so that they
can start the processing of your relevant documents/immigration particulars to
facilitate your travel for commencement of work immediately.
The Travel Consultant has also been informed in this regard; your present location
and a daytime telephone number would also be required for the sake of efficient
correspondence. They will render all services and assistance possible to facilitate
your travelling for commencement of work at the stipulated time. They have assured
procurement of expatriate visa, work permit and airfare ticket at the shortest time
frame. We have informed them of your resumption date, so we expect them to finish
preparing your papers a week before the stipulated date.
Regards,
Human Resources Department