An article in the Dallas Morning News on August 27, 2009, Section 17A, titled “Bogus ads prey on the jobless” is a timely read. Many ads, hopefully none found in this blog, promise the job seekers jobs, money, and benefits that seem like miracles. However, as the article states, there is frequently more to the story. A word to the wise is to be careful when an offer you receive or read is too good to be true. Frequently, the offer is not true.
Some organizations ask job seekers for money before submitting their resumes to a potential employer. In other cases, an organization may ask the applicant to sign a contract which requires the job seeker to pay a placement fee when he/she is referred to and accepts a job. I personally do not recommend that you positively respond to any such opportunities. I feel that if employers are serious about hiring, they will pay any fees associated with the hiring process. The last thing an employer needs is any employee with his/her wages garnished to pay a placement organization.
Please share any thoughts or experiences you may have about bogus employment ads. Glyn
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