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How to avoid being scammed on big job boards
March 1, 2009 · 0 Comments
For a job seeker, I can’t think of anything more disheartening (and aggravating) than applying for positions online that don’t turn out to be actual jobs, but avenues for scam artists to try to take advantage of down-and-out job seekers. Â
A recent Wall Street Journal article by Sarah Needleman reminds job seekers that, “It Isn’t Always A Job Behind the Online Posting.” She describes the story of a job seeker who uses CareerBuilder.com to apply for jobs. Twice in two years, Tom Greene was invited to interview for “positions” via postings at the popular site, only to encounter a sales pitch from a shady service offering career advice to the tune of $10,000!
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Miriam Salpeter, author of Social Networking for Career Success, is a CNN-named "top 10 job tweeter" and contributor to U.S. News & World Report's "On Careers" column. Quoted in major media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and NBC news for her cutting-edge career advice, Miriam is an in-demand writer and speaker regarding job search and social media. She offers custom packages for job seekers and business owners, including transforming resumes and creating social media profiles/personal websites for clients. Keppie Careers has you covered. Let's get started!


