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- Job Scams Hurting Us TodayA quick way to find out if your being scamed while looking for a job.
- Job Hunting FrustrationThough there are signs that the nation's economy is growing, it is still a tough market to find a job or a better job.
A Look at a Few Common Employment ScamsThis article informs job seekers of some of the more common and costly scams being used by con-artists today.
Work from Home Scams RevealedThere are literally hundreds of work from home scams out there. These companies are feeding off of peoples desperation due to bad economy and high jobless rate. You must do your homework before getting involved with any home based business.- Finding Freelance Jobs on CraigslistFinding real paying freelance opportunities can be tough on Craigslist. However, there are ways to reduce the chance of encountering scams.
- How to Prevent Job FraudJob fraud is a growing concern in the modern market place. This article will discuss simple steps that employers can take to reduce their chances of becoming a victim of job fraud.
- Where Have All the Jobs Gone?Millions have been fired or have been laid off with no word when they will be reactivated. Everyone is wondering when the economy will rebound and the jobs will return.
- Internet Employment ScamsA job seekers guide to avoiding Internet employment scams for good.
- Findin a Better Job: Does a Flexible Job Fit You?Flexible Jobs sound great, but sometimes they don't fit the individual. "Flexible" can also mean "Erratic" or "Spontaneous". Find out of a flexible job fits you in this article!
- Cautions for Job Searching on Craigslist: How to Identify ScamsCraigslist boasts itself as a great place for people to find employment because of its high daily traffic, but it is also rich with scams, so job hunters need to be aware of how to identify employment scam ads on Craigslist.
- How to Protect Yourself from Employment Scams OnlineBy taking some basic precautions when job searching online, you can protect yourself from junk email, identity theft and loss of money.
- Best Job Search WebsitesThe top twelve websites to search for a job. Looking for a job has never been an easy task. Today it's even harder than before to find employment. Fortunately, the internet can help.
- Employment Scam: Bradford FinancialEmployment scam asking for an accountant who can work from home. Turns out to be a scam to get you to send them money you think they sent you. The money's not real and you're out thousands of dollars.
- 3 Ways to Tell If Your Job is a ScamMany unsuspecting job seekers stumble across what they think is a legitimate job offer only to learn later on that it is just another scam.
Job Search for the Older WorkerIf you are past 50 you may need a different job hunting strategy.
Internet Fraud Job Scams: a Personal PerspectiveThere are simple steps to determine if online job listings are valid or not. Take the time to make sure the dream job listing you found on the Internet isn't about to become your biggest nightmare!- 7 Ways to Avoid Employment ScamsHere are the top 6 ways to know that a cushy-looking job opportunity is really a fake.
- Tips on How to Find a Job Using Social Networking Sites11 tips on the do's and don'ts of finding a job on social networking sites
- HOW to AVOID ONLINE JOB SCAMSWant to know how you can avoid online job scams? Read on for some quick tips.
- Employment's Dirty SecretsEmployment scams, or job scams are a type of advance fee fraud scamming where unprincipled people are posing as recruiters and/or employers.
- Employment Scams: You've Got the Job!Employment Scams can target you when you reply to an advertisement or out of nowhere in your email. You have the opportunity to work in Management or as an Officer of the company.
Top Scams of 2006 and How to Avoid Getting Scammed in 2007What were the top scam of 2006 and how can you avoid getting scammed in 2007? As consumers get more savvy to scams, the scammers are creating new ploys to swindle hard-working folks out of their money.- Un-Nerving the Un-EmployedThe detailed discovery of a phony employment website that is a front for college recruiters. What they did after being confronted with their dishonesty was even worse.
- How to Land One of the Jobs on the Top 10 Hardest U.S. Jobs to FillThe annual ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage Survey lists the Top 10 Hardest U.S. Jobs to Fill. An effective job search strategy to land one of these jobs should include these 6 tips.
- Be Wary of Scholarship ScamsMany students and parents are defrauded each year by scams for scholarships. Use this helpful information to avoid becoming another victim.
- Text Cash Network, Scam or Not?There has been a lot of postering on whether Text Cash Network is a scam or not? I believe a voice of reason is needed in this discussion. Decide for yourself.
- First Person: Avoiding the Translation Work ScamsAs a freelance writer, I am constantly expanding my business and searching for new work. I was recently warned about a translation work scam that has become popular on the Internet and is spreading through freelance job networks.
- A Scam is a Scam is a ScamBe careful before opening that email. It could possibly be a scam. Read of an experience of this Yahoo contributor here.
How to Keep Your Job from Killing YouIf you’re lucky enough to have a job, there’s a good chance that it’s causing you serious problems. Here are a few ways to keep that from becoming a life threatening situation.- What is a Scam and How Can You Spot One?Spotting a scam isn't easy, but maybe this can help.
Beware of Work-At-Home Jobs, Many Are Work-at-home ScamsMy own encounter with a work-at-home scam opened up my eyes- Loss of Meaningful Jobs: The Real Reason for Our Debt and Deficit"FEE-TRADE": Spending is not the cause of high debt, it's our inability to pay for oil and other imports.
- Obama Jobs Speech Sure to Be a DisappointmentWhat President Obama fails to say in his upcoming jobs speech to Congress is more important than what he actually says.
- Three Signs a Job Posting is a ScamHere are three job posting scams to watch out for.
- The Worst Scams of the Past 10 YearsFrom HDTV to credit card insurance, these are the worst scams of the past 10 years.
- When the Boss Commits FraudManagers and executives are not immune to committing fraud. The cases are tough to detect, the losses are high and employees should tread carefully.
Why Bankruptcy Fraud is Fraud ItselfProsecution from bankrutpcy fraud is an oxymoron. Unless Media, Money or Manpower are involved debtors who commit fraud will receive their BK and creditors will pass on the costs to debt paying consumers
Are All Paid-to-Click Sites Scams?What you should know before you sign up to use a PTC site. How to spot potential scams ahead of time.
It's a Scam - Take Warning and Be CarefulMost scams prey on greed or fear. This one uses familial love to take advantage of people. Don't let it happen to you.- Not Knowing What You Want Will Not Impress Your Future EmployerIt advisable to know what you want to do in your next job.
