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from VOLKSWAGEN MOTORS CO,U.K <jobs.[protected]@gmail.com>
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date Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 8:52 PM
subject YOUR CV/RESUME HAS BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR A POSSIBLE JOB PLACEMENT WITH VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CO,U.K
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Confidential!
Dear Job Applicant,
VACANCIES: UNLIMITED FOR THOSE IN THE (AUTOMOBILE, ACCOUNTS, IT, PROJECT MGT. ADMINISTRATION, MANAGERIAL OPENINGS)
CONTRACT DURATION: 5 - 7 YEARS (RENEWABLE, PROSPECTS OF SECURING PERMANENT POSITIONS).
CONTRACTOR/ EMPLOYER: VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR RECRUITMENT.
AGENT/ RECRUITER: VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT/ANNIER OCHER
CONTRACT/ JOB LOCATION: LONDON.
Sequel to the job advertisement made, we have reviewed your CV/Resume
sent by http://www.naukrigulf.com www.timesjobs.com for a possible job engagement with us and we also wish to inform you that you are eligible for a Job position in VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR U.K
Please answer and submit the Official Online questionnaire alongside your credentials for VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CO, U.K which will be used to ascertain your final eligibility for a Job position in reference to your cv/resume as posted prior to this interview.
*Note: Only Successful and Short-listed Applicants will be contacted
Either On Phone or Email!
Good Luck!
1. Briefly describe your ideal job?
2. Why did you choose this career?
3. What goals do you have in your career?
4. How do you plan to achieve these goals?
5. Can you work well under deadlines or pressure?
6. Tell us about a time when you failed to meet a deadline. What were
the repercussions?
7. Do you have reference list?
8. Why do you want to work here?
9. Why should we hire you over the others waiting to be interviewed?
10. What is your Current Monthly Salary Package in US Dollars?
11. How soon can you travel down to start your new Job?
12. What job position/s are you currently holding with your current employer?
13. What three Specific Job Positions do you target VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CO, U.K?
14. Give us full details on the Following;
(A.) Full Name
(B.) Permanent Mailing address
(C.) Current Mailing Address
(D.) Tel/Mobile Number(s)
15. What is your Country of Nationality? Is it different from your
Present Location? If yes
Please state your Current resident Country.
16. What are your Future Plans for VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CO, U.K?
PACKAGES
Compensations and Benefit packages for these positions remain Competitive and Comparable with Those available in leading Companies across the globe & negotiations are allowed.
CRITERIA FOR EMPLOYMENT
Contract Awards/ Employment will be based mostly on merit and will be considered on experience and Profile.
TESTIMONY
Over the years, The best recruited Expatriates have been selected via the Internet and the selection has proven to be unbiased & based on merit since our Clients require the best expertise in various fields to enable them deliver within specified frames of time and harness the opportunities in the operating environment.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO SHORT-LISTED JOB APPLICANTS
* FREE ACCOMMODATION
* FREE FEEDING
* OFFICIAL VEHICLE WITH HOTEL DRIVER FOR LOCOMOTION
* FAMILY STATUS PACKAGE + 75% FOR COMPLETE FAMILY WELFARE
* FREE TO & FRO TRAVEL TICKET
* REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROCESSING OF TRAVEL PAPER(S), VISA ETC * UPFRONT
PAYMENT OF FIRST MONTH'S
SALARY +BENEFITS BEFORE RE-LOCATION TO JOB LOCATION
Many more incomparable benefits.............
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION FOR JOB APPLICANTS
All Completed Online Interview Questions should be submitted to the
Recruitment Department of VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CO, U.K @: jobs.[protected]@gmail.com to enable them ascertain your eligibility for a Job position and make possible considerations for Job offer in
her Company.
ONLY Successful and Short-listed applicants will be contacted and invited for a Job position and a mandatory Orientation/ Training Programmer scheduled 3 weeks on confirmation of Job Offer from VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CO, U.K
Sincerely,
Wilcot Williams
Recruitment Manager Assistant.
VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CO, U.K
ARUN : AND I GOT OFFER LETTER ALSO
Attention: M.ARUN,
Greetings from VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company.
This is an affirmation that you have emerged Successful and being appointed for the position stated in your appointment document.
The mode of selection was based on the following;
1. CV and qualification
2. Mode in which your data is being presented on the employment data sheet.
3. Work experiences.
We employ staff based on four core values namely;
Productivity, Talent, Ambitions and Character and we expect all our newly recruited staff to exhibit these core values.
Also we ensure that all our staff especially our International employees are comfortable.
Please find attached herewith, relevant document containing the Soft Copy of your Contract Package for your perusal and approval. Your Job Offer Summary is
as follows;
CONTRACT DURATION: 60 MONTHS CONTRACT TERM
JOB DESIGNATION: Assistant Production Technician.
START UP DATE: FLEXIBLE
LEAVE PERIOD: TWICE EVERY 12 MONTHS
JOB REF: 008/013L/UKPF/T4-YL
JOB CODE: VAAT2653
JOB LOCATION: LONDON.
NOTE: You are to report your duty to the Human Resources Manager. (GOERGE TIPPINS)
SOFT COPY OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT,
THIS AGREEMENT is made today between VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company UK of the 1st party and you as a 2nd party.
For good consideration, VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company UK employs the Employee on the following terms and conditions.
ARTICLE 1: CONTRACT PERIOD
The contract period shall be for Contract duration: The contract shall last for duration of 60 consecutive months; 5 years and could be renewed based on employee's satisfactory services to the Company.
ARTICLE 2: SALARY
VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company UK shall pay Employee on satisfactory performance of the services the sum of (£ 6200) Six Thousand Two Hundred GBP Basic (Tax inclusive) MONTHLY
equivalent depending on employee's home country.
The employee will be reimbursed by the employer for reasonable moving expense incurred only as a result of relocation or early termination of leases, storage charges; procurement of travel documents. Reimbursements shall be made before employees embark on journey not later than Five (5) working days after submission of employee's expense report and receipts, this after the acquisition of relevant traveling papers through the assistance of the company's legal adviser on Immigration Matters..
Employer shall also take care of employees' air ticket including that of employees' family only on employees' early notification to employer and as shall be requested by employee (ONLY TWO FAMILY MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED)
ARTICLE 3: Duties and Position.
VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company UK hires the Employee in the capacity of Employee's duties may be reasonably modified at VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company UK discretion from time to time.
ARTICLE 4: Employee to Devote Full Time to VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company UK.
The Employee will devote full time, attention, and energies to the business of the Company, and, during this employee, will not engage in any other business activity, regardless of whether such activity is pursued for profit, gain, or other pecuniary advantage. Employee is not prohibited from making personal investments in any other businesses provided those investments do not require active involvement in the operation of said companies.
ARTICLE 5: Confidentiality of Proprietary Information.
Employee agrees, during or after the term of this employment, not to reveal confidential information from rendering any services to any entity to whom said information has been or is threatened to be disclosed, the right to secure an injunction is not exclusive, and the COMPANY may pursue any other remedies it has against the Employee for a breach or threatened breach of this condition, including the recovery of damages from the Employee.
ARTICLE 6: Disability.
In the event that the Employee cannot perform the duties because of illness or incapacity for a period of more than 1 month, the compensation otherwise due during said illness. The Employee's full compensation will be reinstated upon return to work. However, if the Employee is absent from work for any reason for a continuous period of over 2 months, the COMPANY may terminate the Employee's employment, and the VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company UK obligations under this agreement will cease on that date.
ARTICLE 7: Termination of Agreement.
Without cause VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company may terminate this agreement at any time upon 6 days' written notice to the Employee the Employee will continue to perform his/her duties and may be paid his/her regular salary up to the date of termination. In addition, VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company will pay the Employee on the date of the termination a severance allowance, less taxes and Social Security required to be withheld, without cause, the Employee may terminate employment upon 6 days' written notice to the Employer. Employee may be required to perform his or her duties and will be paid the regular salary to date of termination but shall not receive severance allowance. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this agreement,
ARTICLE 8: Death Benefit.
Should Employee die during the term of employment, VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company shall pay to Employee's Next of kin/Family any compensation due through the end of the two months in which death occurred.
ARTICLE 9: OTHER BENEFITS
. Free medical care in United Kingdom for you and your family for contract duration.
. Excellent educational assistance benefits with family status contracts.
. Complete meals also for you and your family as deemed
. Appropriate.
. Life insurance Policy.
Maximum and efficient security both in work place and housing
ARTICLE 10: Effect of Prior Agreements.
This Agreement supersedes any prior agreement between the VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company or any predecessor of the VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company and the Employee, except that this agreement shall not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation inuring to the Employee of a kind elsewhere provided and not expressly provided in this agreement.
ARTICLE 11: Settlement by Arbitration.
Any claim or controversy that arises out of, or relates to this agreement, or the breach of it, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the United Kingdom Arbitration Association. Judgment upon the award rendered may be entered in any court with jurisdiction.
ARTICLE 12: Severability.
If, for any reason, any provision of this agreement is held invalid, all other provisions of this agreement shall remain in effect. If this agreement is held invalid or cannot be enforced, then to the full extent permitted by law any prior agreement between the VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company (and any predecessor thereof) and the Employee shall be deemed reinstated as if this agreement had not been executed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: SIGNED COPY OF YOUR CONTRACT DOCUMENT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IMMEDIATELY.
VISA PROCESSING FORMALITIES/CONTACT DETAILS OF THE
WILLIAMS CHAMBERS.
. The Hard Copies of your Confidential Invitation Letter and other Supporting Documents has been sent to the Williams Chambers for their review and verification.
Kindly note the following Points:
1. PROCESSING O[censored].K WORK PERMIT VISA
Job applicants MUST contact the WILLIAMS CHAMBERS who are the company’s legal adviser on Immigration Matters to request for the requirements and cost details for processing of the U.K Work Permit Visa and other supporting documents that will be needed for entry into London. All Contacts SHOULD be made immediately as late application will be detrimental and VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company will not hesitate to revoke this opportunities as there are lots of Job applicants interested in this opportunity.
BELOW ARE THE CONTACT DETAILS OF THE COMPANY’S LEGAL ADVISER.
Barr.Wayne Anthnio
Member Williams Chambers Solicitors London.
Williams Chambers Solicitors London.
Williams House
233 Luggard Green Road
Middlesex London
E2 6AB London E3 78BC.
TEL:+[protected],+[protected], +[protected], +[protected].
Email:[protected]@live.com
2. RE-SCHEDULE OR EXTENSION OF JOINING DATE.
Job applicants MUST meet and submit all Visa requirements to the Williams Chambers before any request for re-schedule or extension of joining date can be granted. Applicants MUST note that we will never grant such requests unless all Visa formalities MUST have been met.
Applicants who do not require Visa to enter the U.K MUST submit their Flight ticket fees to the Williams Chambers for the booking and purchase of their flight from London city.
Applicants are to note that meeting all Visa requirements of the Williams Chambers guarantees VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company of applicant's seriousness and commitment to work for us.
3. APPLYING DIRECTLY TO THE U.K EMBASSIES WORLD-WIDE
It has come to our notice that most applicants prefer to apply directly to the U.K Embassies in their various locations and when they make applications, their Visas are usually denied especially Job applicants from Africa, Asia and the Middle East. When such visa applications are denied, it takes approximately 90 days to re-apply or make a second application and during this time, the Company will not be patient or wait for such an applicant, we usually revoke their offers immediately and recruit some other applicants.
Hence, to ensure that you pass through a hassle free Visa application process to the U.K, We have affiliated with the Local Immigration & Visa office here in London, the British Immigration Service. They will assist you with the Visa application, processing o[censored].K Work permit and other relevant Insurance and Travel packages that will be required for your legal entry into the United Kingdom.
Making an application with the WILLIAMS Chambers guarantees your Visa approval and in a lesser time as compared with applications made directly to the U.K Embassies. Once they get all your necessary papers processed, they will fax copies of the same to the U.K Embassy in applicants Country of location and such an applicant will be prompted on when to visit the embassy with his/ her passport for the Visa stamp.
This is the easiest process for International employees to meet up with Migration Formalities and join us as soon as possible.
4. IMMIGRATION EXPENSES, FLIGHT TICKETS & OTHER EXPENSES
Job applicants MUST bear costs for their Immigration expenses and submit receipts of payment(s) for the purpose of reimbursement. For no reason should Job applicants request that w e shoulder such costs as such requests will certainly be turned down.
This is sequel to our past experiences we had with some Job applicants from Africa, Asia and the Middle East where VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company shouldered all their Immigration expenses, paid them their Upfront Salaries and till this time, None of these applicants showed up. The contact numbers and emails they submitted are out o[censored]se at this time, we are currently battling this case with their various embassies in London and the case is on hearing at the London City Crown Court.
For this reason, the Management Board revised her International Recruitment Policies which entails that all Job applicants MUST bear all travel costs and on arrival to London, present receipts of payments made and will be reimbursed accordingly. Any applicant who finds this unbearable should forfeit this opportunity immediately.
5. REIMBURSEMENT OF IMMIGRATION EXPENSES, HEALTH CHECKUP & OTHER EXPENSES
All expenses made by Job applicants will be fully reimbursed on arrival to London or if applicants meet all Immigration requirements, we will send the Salary & Reimbursement application Forms for applicants to complete and return to our Accounts department for approval. Once approved, we will authorize our Bank to transfer funds to any Bank Account designated by such an applicant.
6. JOB DESCRIPTION, HOTEL ACCOMMODATION AND FEEDING
All details pertinent to this Job Offer, duties and responsibilities will be made available to applicants on arrival to London for the Orientation/ Training Program.
However, Hotel reservations/ Accommodation and Feeding will be our full responsibility.
7. ORIENTATION/ TRAINING PROGRAMME
There will be a mandatory Orientation/ Training Program on the 21st of January, 2010. Newly Employed staff is expected to immediately get their Travel documents and Visa ready at least a week before this date to ensure that they meet up with time.
THEY COMPANY HAS MADE IT HER RECRUITMENT POLICY IN THAT ANY NEWLY EMPLOYED STAFF WHO DOES NOT PRESENT COPIES OF HIS/HER TRAVEL PAPERS TO THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 12 WORKING DAYS WOULD BE CONSIDERED UNSERIOUS AND WILL HAVE HIS/HER APPOINTMENT TERMINATED AND GIVEN TO SOME OTHER APPLICANTS ON THE WAITING LIST TO POSSIBLY ENABLE US MEET UP WITH OUR RECRUITMENT NEEDS,
See details of the company’s legal adviser on Immigration Matters above for all your travel arrangements.
During the Orientation/ Training Program, newly employed staff of VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company will be enlightened on the Work out sketch, schedules and time- table. All questions pertaining to newly offered Job will be addressed during this period.
Additionally, newly employed staff of VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company will be made familiar with the Working environment, Staff and key executives of VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR Company.
We are glad today because you have taken the very important step in your career,
We congratulate you and look forward to meeting you soon!
Sincerely,
MR.GORGE TIPPINS
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR COMPANY LONDON
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: (00)+[protected],+[protected],+[protected],+[protected]
TELEPHONIC CONVERSATIONS ARE ON APPOINTMENTS.
BE SURE TO INPUT YOUR MOBILE, HOME TEL NUMBERS SHOULD WE BE IN NEED TO CONTACT YOU VIA THE PHONE.
Aug 14, 2020
Complaint marked as Resolved 
Firstly, my apologies for a lengthy comment but do bear with me...
I am 28 and was naturally enthusiastic as a first time car buyer. Being very tight on my budget, I invested several months of research into every small car available at that time. Finally, I booked the VW Polo Trendline 1.2 L Petrol on 31st December 2010.
In comparison to other small cars (base models) this car costs significantly more. So it is safe to say that it is a 'premium product'. When one buys a premium product, whether it is a pen or a car, the first thing you expect is customer service. And this is what was non-existent at the VW Downtown Showroom in Mumbai.
On the day of booking my car, I was assured of delivery within 3 months (maximum). The sales executive was insistent that the car would arrive well BEFORE three months but to be safe he was saying 3 months. I agreed to this 3 month term and and promptly booked the car falling for his sales pitch and paying a Rs.50, 000 as a booking fee. This was at a time when every other car was available for delivery either immediately or in less than 1 month. As noted by a gentleman above: no interest is paid to the customer for this booking amount.
I heard that car dealerships are notorious for not sticking to their commitment but I would've never even dreamed that a company of the stature of VW would come under that blanket. 1 month later (end Jan 2011) I called to check on the status of the car. I was told that It would arrive by 2nd week of Feb. I was pleasantly surprised that it was going to be delivered earlier than committed. But no, week after week since then, there was some excuse other the other about 'production problems' or some other issues that the customers do not need to know - it is simply not my problem as a paying customer. I never thought I would have to make so many calls to the dealership.
The date committed to me was 31st March (as per their 3 month waiting period). In those months, I never received a single call even once from the sales executive or anyone from VW to update me on the status of the car. Not once.
Every time it was me that had to call - and 9 of 10 times the sales executive was either 'not available' or 'gone for a test drive' or some lame excuse like that. I was never called back. And even when I get through to him I was only assured of further delay.
By beginning of March, I realised exactly what was going on. It was simple dilly-dallying and I knew that I could no longer believe anything this sales executive was saying. So I called the Sales Head of VW Downtown showroom in hopes of a resolution who turned out to be even better - he told me the car which was supposed to be delivered to me by end March would not be available to me until mid May! This made the waiting period a colossal 5 and a half months long! He said there was no way that I could get the car before that and simply ruled it out.
Though he was quite a sweet talker and almost managed to convince me, I had had enough - I immediately went to the VW website, found out the number of the VW corporate office and called them right away. I talked to a senior sales department person whose designation I'm not fully clear about. I explained the entire series of events to her and gave her all the details: booking date, receipt number, etc.
Within 2 days I received a call from VW Downtown saying my car has arrived to the showroom. I am going to take delivery of my car in a day or two (before the 3 month period is over) So wish me luck.
My story mirrors the ones of so many frustrated and helpless customers who have written on this forum. I request them to contact Ms. Poonam Karnik - on +[protected]Ext. 7062).
Registered Company Address:
Volkswagen Group Sales India Private Limited
3, North Avenue, Level 4, Maker Maxity,
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East),
Mumbai- 400 051
India.
Phone: +[protected]
Fax: +[protected]
If you look at their website, VW have not exactly made it easy to find their address and phone numbers. A shame, if VW want to remain in India for the long run they better get their act together. Customers are fickle and it does not take them long to change loyalties. If you serve them fairly and with dedication, they remain with you for generations. I hope VW can take a cue from my negative experience and that of so many others and clamp down on these dealerships if they want to retain a positive brand image
Moral of the story: car dealership sales team are not to be trusted at all. All they care about is to sell a car and make their commission - it does not matter to them if it is a VW or Tata or Nissan.
If you want results, you have to talk to VW directly - the ones that actually care for their brand and brand image. They are the ones that will make it happen.