Last month we published a blog that emphasized the increase in advertised job openings. If you are looking on online job boards for open positions, you are doing it right. However, some of the job listings you see on these sites can be possible scams, looking to get your information or not pay you for your hard work.
One way to avoid these scams is by always doing research on the company before applying. Do a simple Google search, look at the website, make sure it is a place you would like to work and that does not look sketchy. Additionally, you are going to want to look for any negative comments about the company which will reveal if it is legitimate or not. This is important because you do not want to reveal your personal information to a company that is not legitimate. Job applications often ask for your social security number and other information that can be sold or used to target you for advertising.
Before applying to a position it is also important to check with the Better Business Bureau to see if the company has been reported as a scammer. Another great online resource is Glassdoor, which will allow you to look up salaries, reviews, ratings, and interview feedback for the company. This not only helps you get insight from past employees, but it will help you understand how the interview process works.
