Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll check out that LinkedIn site you suggested. I'm on it, though I have not ever received any unsolicited contacts from anyone else via LinkedIn. I have really not put any effort into my LinkedIn portfolio though, I only signed up because most of the other people in my office are on it... I can see where it would be good for the sort of work that requires or benefits from maintaining a large network. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: People just feel much much better about going with someone they know or have some connection to. That is absolutely true. -- 1983 300D ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
On Feb 15, 2008 2:17 AM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ed, Located near Seattle. Have been looking for work there. I'll check out that LinkedIn site you suggested. Thanks Brian And you are a Graphic Artist? EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
On Feb 15, 2008 2:27 AM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can say that almost all the jobs I have gotten in any field have been through someone I knew, or knew through someone. That's the key I think. People just feel much much better about going with someone they know or have some connection to. Brian I can say much the same. I've found it's very true the old adage. It isn't what you know, but who you know. LinkedIn is supposed to capitalize on that. Like I said, I haven't needed to use it for that yet, and Allan mentioned he's never received an request for an introduction, so I can't give you any idea of how successful the system is just yet. However, if you have a portfolio of art the best thing to do is go online with it. At least that is my opinion on the subject. EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 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. Oh come on, quit fretting. It has every indication of being either a scam to get your identity, or at best a pretty superficial job posting board. Move along. If you want to job hunt on the web use established legit sites like Monster or CareerBuilder. Though even there you have to use common sense. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
On Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 4:57 PM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been fruitlessly job searching for some time now and I found an ad on Craigslist seeking a graphic artist. Brian Brian, Where are you located? Have you set up an account on LinkedIn.com? You build your network out of people you know, and then can get introduced to people that *they* know. I haven't had to use it for finding a job yet, but it is supposed to be a valuable social resource/tool. Ed -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
Well that's sort of the point, Allan. I have moved along from this thing to the next to the next - including Monster and Career Builder and more. And as I said - nothing has come from it. I'm not blaming those job sites - the problem is probably the fault of my sub-par portfolio presentation, but I still need a decent job with benefits. I hope you've had much better success with your career than I. So the site in question was enticing. I'm just complaining about folks taking advantage of those down on their luck. I'll fret if I want to - sorry to disturb you. I vent on here sometimes. Brian On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 6:18 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 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. Oh come on, quit fretting. It has every indication of being either a scam to get your identity, or at best a pretty superficial job posting board. Move along. If you want to job hunt on the web use established legit sites like Monster or CareerBuilder. Though even there you have to use common sense. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well that's sort of the point, Allan. I have moved along from this thing to the next to the next - including Monster and Career Builder and more. And as I said - nothing has come from it. I'm not blaming those job sites - the problem is probably the fault of my sub-par portfolio presentation, but I still need a decent job with benefits. I hope you've had much better success with your career than I. I'm not particularly thrilled at the moment, I have a decent salary for the locale, benefits are pretty poor though (small company). Sorry if I misread your post, I got the impression that you were putting resumes on web sites and sort of expecting a good job to just fall out of the sky as a result. If you're working hard trying to market yourself without success, that is frustrating, don't give up, perhaps seek some counsel on what you could change in your strategy or presentation, maybe try to find someone in your field who would be willing to do a mock interview and critique you, etc. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
Brian, Craigslist has been a great resource for me, as has Monster.com; since they've showed up on the scene, *nothing* has gotten me as much action as they do, but i'm admittedly in a very different field and environment than you are. employeesources.com seems to me to be a scam; their URL registration makes them look dodgy, they've hit Craigslist lists all over the country, the domain for their contacts takes you to another site that looks similar, which shares an address with yet another site that looks similar... and judging by what you say, they're not responsive enough to be actually looking to place people. i wouldn't expect anything good from them. finding work as a Graphic Artist is weird; i feel for you. i know a very few who actually *do* make a living at it (and many more that try), and most of their contacts come from existing contacts who they've made through a variety of strange ways; none of them conventionally. problem is, it seems most every kid with a computer program thinks they can do it, and most of the work going to independents goes at 'kid-rate'. most truly large companies now that are willing to spend on it deal only with other large companies (that often only pay the actual artists slightly better than 'kid rate', and the work is sporadic. pay generally sucks (by my standards) because it seems there are so many people that think they can do it and are willing to do it for so little thinking there's a Big Break for them at the end of a rainbow somewhere). know that you're looking for good pay for a job that most people that hold the purse strings aren't hot to pay well for, since they all think there's nothing to it because of what they see their kids doing on their computers. in the meantime, know that good things come to those who wait as long as those who wait worketh like hell while they wait, and build yourself a standout portfolio to put out in front of everyone that you can think of that might ever need you, or know someone who does. be prepared to wait a while (or maybe forever) for that Dream Job, and figure out what you're going to do for a living in the meantime. ;-) cheers! e Zoltan Finks 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
Thanks, Allan. Yeah I do think that'd be a great help - to have someone give me a job hunting makeover. Well, really all that needs making over is my portfolio and admittedly a lot of that problem has been caused by my laziness. I have some good work to show, but I haven't felt like playing the game of packaging it all prettily. I have found that half the battle is having the degree and the work to show; the other half is playing the game. The game and I are not good friends. My wife suggests that their may be some headhunter organizations out there who may be willing to sit down and talk and make suggestions. I've yet to really find one. Brian On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 11:31 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well that's sort of the point, Allan. I have moved along from this thing to the next to the next - including Monster and Career Builder and more. And as I said - nothing has come from it. I'm not blaming those job sites - the problem is probably the fault of my sub-par portfolio presentation, but I still need a decent job with benefits. I hope you've had much better success with your career than I. I'm not particularly thrilled at the moment, I have a decent salary for the locale, benefits are pretty poor though (small company). Sorry if I misread your post, I got the impression that you were putting resumes on web sites and sort of expecting a good job to just fall out of the sky as a result. If you're working hard trying to market yourself without success, that is frustrating, don't give up, perhaps seek some counsel on what you could change in your strategy or presentation, maybe try to find someone in your field who would be willing to do a mock interview and critique you, etc. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
Ed, Located near Seattle. Have been looking for work there. I'll check out that LinkedIn site you suggested. Thanks Brian On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 9:34 AM, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, Feb 13, 2008 at 4:57 PM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been fruitlessly job searching for some time now and I found an ad on Craigslist seeking a graphic artist. Brian Brian, Where are you located? Have you set up an account on LinkedIn.com? You build your network out of people you know, and then can get introduced to people that *they* know. I haven't had to use it for finding a job yet, but it is supposed to be a valuable social resource/tool. Ed -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
Very well said, Ernest. I hadn't thought of a couple of those angles. I can say that almost all the jobs I have gotten in any field have been through someone I knew, or knew through someone. That's the key I think. People just feel much much better about going with someone they know or have some connection to. Sort of the same with trying to find a date. Brian On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 10:50 PM, ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brian, Craigslist has been a great resource for me, as has Monster.com; since they've showed up on the scene, *nothing* has gotten me as much action as they do, but i'm admittedly in a very different field and environment than you are. employeesources.com seems to me to be a scam; their URL registration makes them look dodgy, they've hit Craigslist lists all over the country, the domain for their contacts takes you to another site that looks similar, which shares an address with yet another site that looks similar... and judging by what you say, they're not responsive enough to be actually looking to place people. i wouldn't expect anything good from them. finding work as a Graphic Artist is weird; i feel for you. i know a very few who actually *do* make a living at it (and many more that try), and most of their contacts come from existing contacts who they've made through a variety of strange ways; none of them conventionally. problem is, it seems most every kid with a computer program thinks they can do it, and most of the work going to independents goes at 'kid-rate'. most truly large companies now that are willing to spend on it deal only with other large companies (that often only pay the actual artists slightly better than 'kid rate', and the work is sporadic. pay generally sucks (by my standards) because it seems there are so many people that think they can do it and are willing to do it for so little thinking there's a Big Break for them at the end of a rainbow somewhere). know that you're looking for good pay for a job that most people that hold the purse strings aren't hot to pay well for, since they all think there's nothing to it because of what they see their kids doing on their computers. in the meantime, know that good things come to those who wait as long as those who wait worketh like hell while they wait, and build yourself a standout portfolio to put out in front of everyone that you can think of that might ever need you, or know someone who does. be prepared to wait a while (or maybe forever) for that Dream Job, and figure out what you're going to do for a living in the meantime. ;-) cheers! e Zoltan Finks 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
[MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
sounds about right i don't know whether to go back to bed or mess with kirby parts and build a vacuum. somehow i find building a vacuum more relaxing than building a laptop, although i am not very good at either. On Feb 13, 2008 9:21 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080204224708AAyDrYs On Feb 13, 2008 3:57 PM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ http://don.homelinux.net/%7Edon/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080204224708AAyDrYs On Feb 13, 2008 3:57 PM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
Brian - Your instincts are most likely correct. If you have been diligent in your search you know more about the market than most. Trust yourself and don't give out information that could come back to bite you. Good luck with the job hunt. BillR -Original Message- From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 2/13/08 4:57 PM Subject: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
Thanks, Mr. Sane. That Yahoo Answers is an intriguing site. I'll have to use it in the future. And thanks, Bill for your encouragement. Brian On Feb 13, 2008 6:21 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080204224708AAyDrYs On Feb 13, 2008 3:57 PM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Pardon the OT - heard of this employment website - scam or no
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
