Monday, May 24, 2010

TEXACO OIL COMPANY LIMITED offer job of safety officer with salary worth $22000. should this be believed?

my brother in law received a job offer from TEXACO OIL COMPANY, posting him as safety officer- abuja F.C.T. nigeria following just an interview in the form of a word doccument and no scrutiny of certificates. they offer salary worth $22000 along with perks like camry car, 5 bedroom flat and so on....they claim to have seen his profile from monster.com...is this to be beleived? does a company like texaco offer such huge salaries to safety officers? whom to contact to know the exact information?

TEXACO OIL COMPANY LIMITED offer job of safety officer with salary worth $22000. should this be believed?
The answerer above is very accurate.


Texaco is a Public Limited Company in Nigeria, traded on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Thus, their company name will end in "PLC".


$22,000 per month is NOT reasonable salary for a safety officer in almost any country...even private american security officers in Iraq.


Of course, nobody pays a security officer in Nigeria that much. You're looking at over $250,000/yr for a security job in Abuja...which is probably the safest place in the country. In the Niger Delta, you wouldn't get paid that amount either.
Reply:I know I was registered on monster and I got an interview with some bank but it was doing the insurance like selling it...I of course turn it down because I am a stay at home mom, but my aunt went to job interview. I told her about it and had her call the number. She didnt get it.
Reply:Scam? The word Nigeria sounds like a scam already......5 bedroom flat? No way.
Reply:In the US this is not a high paying job....so anyone from here would need the extra perks of a car, no documents, a place to live to even be interested. They are offering the perks in leiu of the salary they are not paying....so it sounds about right to me.





However, you would need to be sure the offer is valid...the way to do that is contact the Texaco Oil Co. yourself, and confirm that this is a valid offer. Probably is because it is not easy to get workers to go to Nigeria from here.





Also realize there is some risk involved in being a safety officer....but since you would have an apartment and a car, most of the salary could be saved. Tell him to check on his own with the Company itself. They will confirm if it is a valid offer that is open.





Texaco Oil Co. is a valid co. to deal with....just be sure this is offered by them. Also there may be some "strings" tied to the offer....a commitment to stay so long....a "loan" of the car....it may be a company car to use as long as you have the job...then have to return it....how or where the apartment is....also who is monster.com...do they get a commission for placing someone in the job? Find out from the company.





Also the "Limited" at the end bothers me....not sure Texaco Oil Co. has that in their title...check that out too.


How do employers decide whether or not ....10 points. Thanks?

they will hire person, A, B, C, or D? You know the interview only last 30 minutes to 1 hour. They have to meet many applicants per days everyday. How do they decide? How do they remember everything? I know some interviewers don't even take notes.

How do employers decide whether or not ....10 points. Thanks?
Bear in mind that really, most employers don't interview that many people. A recruiter might, but not an employer - they'll probably only have one vacancy every so often. The employers are the ones that make the decisions, not the recruiters.





The interview might seem to last a short time but that's why many companies will invite you back for second, third and fourth interviews. I have never known an interviewer not to take notes, although sometimes if there is more than one interviewer then only one will take notes. Also, they shouldn't really write too many notes - it's considered distracting to the candidate if they're constantly writing, and they won't even get a chance to look the interviewer in the eye.





So, in terms of how they actually decide ...





They've seen your CV already so know that you potentially could do the job. However, don't assume that A, B, C, and D are starting off equal. For example, maybe one person is quite a bit more junior, but they decided to give them an interview anyway because they had been highly recommended by a current employee or something - but then in the interview showed that they were really too junior. So obviously qualifications and experience factor in.





To a large extent it will come down to personality. Yes, you need to be smart and articulate to answer all of the questions correctly, but if you're applying above a certain level then it's likely that all applicants will be smart and articulate. But you need the interviewer to warm to you, as a person. They may also take into account how well they think you can fit in with the rest of the team.





Another thing that will factor in is interview preparation. Being over-prepared will do you no favours: employers want someone who can think on their feet, not someone who can memorise rote answers and isn't even answering the question being asked. However, under-preparation is never good either, as it makes it look like you're not that interested in the job and couldn't be bothered to prepare.
Reply:As an interviewer, I always took notes. I think it's disrespectful not to. In the interview, three things are going on: The interviewer is trying to find the right candidate, the candidate is trying to win the job offer and the candidate is trying to learn about the company, opportunity and the interviewer.





I looked first for three things: Use of the language, comfort in the situation and honesty. Of course, the talk was about the job and the candidate's preparation and background but I wanted to know about those three things.





Be prepared for the question, "Tell me about yourself."





Good luck!
Reply:do research on the job. find out what their mission statement and find a question to ask about it. that shows that you did not wake up a hour before the interview and decide to go job hunting. plus, you might even stump your interviewer. Stand out most of all, then there will be no notes to be taking.

hawthorn

How do employers decide whether or not ....10 points. Thanks?

they will hire person, A, B, C, or D? You know the interview only last 30 minutes to 1 hour. They have to meet many applicants per days everyday. How do they decide? How do they remember everything? I know some interviewers don't even take notes.

How do employers decide whether or not ....10 points. Thanks?
They don't remember everything, usually decision based on impression (rational or emotional), it all question of probability and some preferences. Formally they seek balance between productivity (competence) and the price (wage), also some risks and other long-term factors are involved. It also concerns possible income distribution psychology, if you fit local business environment and some externalities. In reality friendships, relatives, politics, discrimination stuff can be involved.
Reply:Each employer has their own standards and methods of hiring. Sometimes it can be something as simple as "hitting it off" with a candidate as a good colleague. Most employers base their decision on one or more of the following factors: Chemistry and presence during interviews; Good personal and professional references, Relevant Work Experience, Skills, Education, and personality. There is no magic formula or answer as to why Company A hires employee 2 instead of 5, etc. Some companies have large hierarchies and you have to pass muster on several levels so to speak, where as there are small businesses that will hire you just based upon your likeability. So, you are correct in that it doesn't always make sense. As another example, there are some people who get hired strictly because a friend or relative recommended them. If you email me the company where you would like to work, I can give you a better idea of their HR practices. Take care and GOOD LUCK! Andrea
Reply:You should always remember their name and ask for a business card, that way you can mail them a Thank You letter after the interview, it always leaves a good impression and they know you really want the job. if you don't remember the address google it.
Reply:They go off of intial impression.


It is pretty obivous to them as to what kind of person the interviewee is.
Reply:they go by appearances and the knowledge of the job..how they treat others etc..some write notes some just remember and rule some out as they leave then they don't have to remember anymore..
Reply:I pick people whom I think are most suited for a job i.e. they meet certain criteria.


Chrysler Powertrain engineer??

How much does a Chrysler powertrin engineer make? I am asking b/c I am going for an interview tongiht and they asked my desired salary, I don't want to low ball it but at the same time I don't want it to be too high either.

Chrysler Powertrain engineer??
there are a couple of places like salary.com that allow you to enter the proposed title and the zip code. there is probably enough statistical sampling there to get you the info you seek. don't ask for more than median unless you have experience ;) good luck!


Wat is diff b/w malloc &calloc functioin?

it is a c language question ask in a interview

Wat is diff b/w malloc %26amp;calloc functioin?
malloc is used to allocate a certain number of bytes of memory. It only takes one parameter, the number of bytes. Usually, malloc doesn't initialise the allocated memory to zero, the contents of the memory will be undefined.





calloc is used to allocate a certain number of blocks of memory, with each block being of a certain size. It takes two parameters, the first one is the number of blocks and the second one is the size of each block in bytes. Unlike malloc, calloc does initialize all the blocks of memory to zero bytes.
Reply:malloc and calloc r both used to allocate memory dynamically


syntax of malloc is:(cast-type *)malloc(sizeof(bytesize);


casttype is the return type and byte size specifies the number of bytes to allocate


whereas syntax of calloc is


(cast-type *)calloc(n,bytesize);


n here specifies the number of blocks to be allocated


i.e, n blocks of bytesize each is allocated


and also calloc intializes the blocks to zero value.
Reply:http://www.careercup.com/question/?q=4f9...
Reply:1. they have different names..


2. they have different prototype(that is u call them differently).


void * calloc(size_t n, size_t size)


void * malloc(size_t bytes)





But both do the same thing.. they return the pointer to the newly allocated memory block(given that the block was allocated)





note:: size_t is an unsigned integer.... (remember typedef ???)


What does everyone think of Barry Manilow refusing to go on the view?

I think he is being a baby...the story is that he refuses to go on the view b/c he doesnt want to be interviewed by Elizabeth, b/c he is a democrate and she is not.....I think its a bit babyish, I mean honestly she seems to be a very nice lady and if they steer the conversation away from political beliefs what does he have to be scared of? I dont think she would sit there and badger him over and over if thats not where the conversation is. I, personally, feel he is afraid to have that he can not back himself up and therefore, is scared to even get caught in that situation.....I am not and have never been a Manilow fan but he just made himself even smaller in my eyes...what do you think?

What does everyone think of Barry Manilow refusing to go on the view?
He's a coward and he probably doesn't have the convictions of his own beliefs. Personally, I couldn't care less than I do about the political convictions of entertainers. After all, it ain't like they're deep thinkers to begin with.
Reply:He is typical of the elite liberals in the entertainment industry. These people are fascists. They only deal with those who have their viewpoints.
Reply:same reaction as the dem candidates regarding fox news debate. you would think barry would be begging to be on something mainstream.he is irrelevant. and being a BABY.
Reply:He's a disappointment and a disgrace, considering that he made a very good living (from conservatives and their hard-earned money) singing about peace and love and unity and always tells his fans to "be nice." Obviously Mr. Manilow does not practice what he preaches. What a phony.





He owes ALL the ladies of The View -- especially Elisabeth -- an apology for being such an egotistical prick. Shame on him, a 64-year-old "man" who should know better.





And guess what, Barry? A true professional honors his commitments without b*tchin about it, and a true gentleman is gracious even to those with whom he disagrees. Manilow is neither professional nor gentlemanly.
Reply:I'll give you the same response I had given to someone earlier:








I saw that this morning and it made me laugh. His music is great, but now every time I hear anything that he's written or sings, I'll remember him fondly for the wimp that he is.
Reply:Hmm...Barry Manilow, someone I like to call Barely Manenough. I think it's sort of funny. Elizabeth is no doubt a right winger, but big deal. He's being ridiculous, as you said they don't even have to talk politics. Maybe this is his way of trying to present himself as politically relevant. It didn't work, get the hook.
Reply:If a person was asked to go on the following shows Oprah, Jay Leno, David Letterman, or Larrg KIng LIve ESPN whatever, anyways if celebrity has right to turn them down, Maybe Barry Manilow has a busy schedule does not have time for the view. So its up to a everyday regular person or a celibrity star to whether to go a live show like the view, if they say No have that right not to go
Reply:The girl who went toe to toe with Rosie? Anyone who sinks to that level is not worth the air time.
Reply:If Manilow can't back up his politics, he doesn't need to do anything. First off, the ONLY reason he is on there is to promote his new album of REHASH. Why did he bring POLITICS into it? Someone answer me that. I think, or at least I hope, Ms. Hasselbeck would not get into a political discussion. Keep it on the topic of his music. Now, I got 100 bucks that says, when she leaves to have the baby, Mr. manilow will show up. Any takers?
Reply:I'm sure they could arrange a one on one with Whoopi. I can't believe this terrible show is even still on the air. I have trouble answering this as I hold Barry and the View in equally low esteem.





When will entertainers figure out we just want their entertainment - not their politics! Until they do - no dollars from me.
Reply:Who gives a rat's a$$.
Reply:Barry was booked to go on The View to discuss and promote his 'new' album (made up of old songs, of course). The View dropped him (he didn't back out) because he tried to dictate who would be allowed to interview him. What do Elisabeth Hasselbeck's politics have to do with Barry Manilow's music? Nothing. He's a bleeding heart liberal who has contributed the maximum amount allowed to each of the Democratic presidential candidates' campaign funds and he thinks he's "making a statement" by not allowing a right wing conservative to interview him. Give me a break! The man is a moron. Would the conversation have veered over to politics? Possibly. So what? What is he afraid of? I bet Barry doesn't have a problem with conservatives buying his albums or attending his concerts! What a jerk. I think it's much more interesting to watch an interview when the interviewer and interviewee have different points of view. How boring to sit around and watch everyone agree all the time! Barry needs to grow up.
Reply:Typical of bleeding heart liberals. They have no courage. They can't stand being called to the carpet for the stupid statements and ideas they have.





I mean look at Kerry in Florida. True leadership. Rather than answer questions, let the Gestapo move in and jail a college student.
Reply:Just more liberal pansiness.
Reply:He's exercising his right to free speech, only in this case, he's choosing to be quiet. I don't blame him at all for rrefusing to go on The View, and as a matter of fact, I admire him for it. He's a great singer, a great songwriter and frankly, I think he has a great attitude for wanting to remain above the garbage that talk TV really is.





EDIT: So he's a whining baby for standing up for his beliefs and his friends? I can't stand Rosie O'Donnell, but Barry Manilow is friends with her and he is standing by her, something I do for my friends and would expect nothing less from them. A whining baby indeed. It's a whining baby who spits out a belief and then refuses to back it up through ACTIONS.
Reply:Not surprised at all.





The top democratic candidates refuse to be interviewed on Fox or attend any debate sponsored by Fox. Barry might have feared being asked a tough question.
Reply:I wonder if Manilow will put out a statement saying he doesn't want anybody that doesn't agree with his politics not to buy his recordings or bother attending his concerts.





Sheesh... if he can't handle Elizabeth (not exactly a William F. Buckley or a Bill o'Reilly in the conservative arsenal)....he must not have much confidence in himself.
Reply:I agree with him.





Elizabeth Hasselbeck should expect to be shunned if she wants to hold herself out as a Bush apologist!





EDIT: Michael, people are being arrested at Republican speaking engagements as well for expressing their once constitutionally guaranteed right of freedom of speech!


You do this country a disservice making this a partisan issue!

marguerite

How many of the news media "Reporters","Journalist" have watched all 6 hours CD.Version of 'WE WERE SOLDIERS

AND YOUNG, ONCE"??? The + / - 6 hours ( to view the interviews, directors cut, etc) C.D.!! This is based on a true occurance, at the beginning of the Viet Nam War, about the time that Pres. Johnson and Mc Namarra changed the name of that country !!! How many of today's BIG NAME, PROFESSIONAL NEWS MEDIA REPORTERS, AND ARM CHAIR JOURNALISTS - COMMONTATORS, HAVE OR EVER HAD THE BALLZ TO GO INTO THE ACTUAL ACTIVE AREA, AS DID THE REPORTER, THAT WAS THERE, AND WAS ALSO INTERVIEWED !!!! TODAY, A LOT OF SCATOLOGY , BIASED , SLANTED , MILITARY BASHING, "BULLOS MANURAS" SEEMS TO BE THE RAGE BY THE LIBERAL / SOCIALIST LOVING NEWS MEDIA!!!!!! This ol' VET, from the mid 1950's to 1964, WISHES EVERY ONE OF OUR HERO'S THE ULTIMATE BEST, AND I AND MILLIONS OF OTHERS, PRAY THAT THE BIG BOSS, ABOVE, SMILE UPON EACH OF YOU, AND YOUR FAMILIES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...


DON'T PAY ANY ATTENTION TO THE IDIOTS, MORONS, POLITICIANS, AND LIMP WRIST WOOSHES!!!!


Uncle Wil

How many of the news media "Reporters","Journalist" have watched all 6 hours CD.Version of 'WE WERE SOLDIERS
God bless you too, and what a movie.





The entire division wiped out....By ARMY!!!





Loved the movie.
Reply:Seeing as more journalists have died in the Iraq war than any previous conflict, I assume that means quite a few have had the "balz" to go to an "active area".