Okay, actually I decided to go ahead and move forward with the "application" process. After correcting some strangely incorrect phone numbers for myself that they wanted confirmed, and checking "no" to several offers, I get a references page.
Great. Now in order to proceed I have to hand over the names and numbers of folks I know. I normally shut down immediately anything that smells like a scam, but I am vulnerable here in my desperation to get a decent job, and they are, possibly, preying on that. Times like this I think of the Iron Maiden song "The Evil That Men Do". Brian On Feb 13, 2008 6:10 PM, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > it doesn't quite sound right to me . did you at least do a google search > on > the website? that normally will tell you what is what. > > On Feb 13, 2008 4:57 PM, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hate to admit it, but this list seems a great source for > > everything-savvy-folks. > > I've been fruitlessly job searching for some time now and I found an ad > on > > Craigslist seeking a graphic artist. > > > > I go ahead and follow the link and it's a website called "employee > > sources": http://employeesources.com/ > > > > Most of the listings seem to good to be true in terms of their > > requirements > > and compensation, and in terms of their enthusiasm. What do I have to > > lose? > > I apply. > > > > But in the app. process, questions are asked like what is my cel phone > > carrier, and how do I feel my credit is. And several opportunities are > > given > > to check boxes to request information to be sent to me on things like > > buying > > insurance and starting a business and improving my credit. > > > > I got a text message today - the day after applying - giving me a phone > > number to call regarding my application. I call and it simply tells me > to > > log into the website and confirm my contact information, after which my > > app. > > will be further processed. > > > > Now this could be a legit headhunting type operation that happens to > > solicit > > the applicants. - or - The whole thing could be a scam to collect > personal > > information. > > > > BTW nothing was asked in terms of my social or bank acct numbers or > > anything. They just have both our phone numbers now, so we'll be > watching > > for telemarketing calls to begin on our cel phones. > > > > Brian > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
