Blog Post: Avoid job-hunt scams...

It is absolutely true to check out anyone you are doing business with. Usually dealing with people who were recommended to you, have a great reputation in the community, and are involved in the community are good signs, they are good people (disclaimer, not always, but usually).

If you have a reputable job search tool such as Jobing.com, you can rest knowing that they deal with reputable companies, so make sure to include all of your contact info, but not personal info such as ss#'s.

Call the companies, ask around...Ask Jessica from Jobing.com...Do your part. I know sometimes it's tempting to finally get that job, but please use caution...Know that there are great jobs and great companies out there. Don't forget to network and volunteer!

Happy job hunting!

Violet

Avoid job-hunt scams
MoneySmart
WALECIA KONRAD
Usaweekend.com Issue Date: October 11, 2009

With unemployment on the rise, a new crop of job-hunting scams has hit the streets, says
certified fraud specialist Judd Rousseau. He cautions job seekers to watch out for these
three ruses that identity thieves are using to gain access to important personal and financial information:
Stimulus come-ons. Ignore e-mails or letters from phony government agencies enticing you with "job openings" associated with the federal stimulus plan. The government is recruiting,
but not via this method.
Bogus interview invites. An e-mail from a corporate site invites you to a distant city for an
interview. Your travel costs won't be paid, but you're encouraged to arrange discounted travel
through a "corporate office." This ploy nabs credit card and other information.
Bad guys on good sites. Even legitimate job-search sites have been hit with scammers.
For that reason, never include any personal information -- even your address -- on a résumé
that you post online or send via e-mail. Save any e-mail exchanges that you have, and ask a
potential employer to contact you by phone or to interview you in person.
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