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Saturday, July 16, 2011

LinkedIn: Introducing New Profile Sections Designed for Students

http://blog.linkedin.com/2011/07/15/student-profile-sections/trackback/

This capability is particularly important for students and recent graduates – and here’s why:
The LinkedIn profile is a powerful tool for working professionals.  By capturing accomplishments in real time and publishing them on the LinkedIn network, members catch the eyes of other professionals – colleagues, recruiters, and hiring managers – and find one another for networking opportunities. These are benefits that no resume on a hard drive can ever deliver.
But what about students just starting out who may not have extensive work history?  To help students showcase the skills and experience they’ve achieved during their school years, we’re pleased to announce the launch of new LinkedIn profile sections.
Showcase your college accomplishments.
LinkedIn’s new profile sections give you the opportunity to highlight achievements to potential employers and industry experts who can help shape your career. Here are some sections you may want to add to your profile:
  • Projects: Participating in projects shows that you can apply classroom learning to real-world challenges and work effectively in a team. Add compelling research or class projects to your profile – especially those that demonstrate experience relevant to your professional goals.
  • Honors & Awards: Did you make the Dean’s List or earn a merit-based scholarship? Add it to your profile. While much of your profile is a subjective characterization of your abilities, Honors & Awards provide objective validation for your accomplishments.
  • Organizations: Participation in on-campus or external organizations shows your contributions outside the classroom. Leadership abilities, and making a positive impact within an organization, are talents widely sought by employers and recruiters.
  • Test Scores: Employers often view strong test scores as indicators of good  problem solving skills. If you have excelled at standardized tests, or have a stellar G.P.A., include these scores on your profile.
  • Courses: Do you consistently push the envelope by enrolling in rigorous coursework?  List select courses on your profile – especially those that qualify you for positions you are seeking, or demonstrate your commitment to expanding your academic horizons. Many employers know your school’s course catalogs as well as you do, so include the strongest courses of your college experience.
How-to: Add new student sections to your profile.
  • Go to your LinkedIn profile page in edit mode, and click the blue “Add sections” bar under your profile summary.
  • Then, browse the available sections and select a section to add to your profile.
  • When editing the section, include examples and specifics about your contributions, and how the experience added to your skills and abilities.
  • The new section will appear on your profile – and you can adjust your profile settings to control who can see these sections.
Quick Tip:  You can rearrange the sections of the profile to highlight your strongest sections.  Simply click on the section header, and drag and drop it to the best location on the page.
There are more than 100 million professionals on the LinkedIn network. Sharing your scholastic achievements can help guide relevant people to your profile, and may even help you land that dream summer internship or job opportunity right out of college.

Monday, July 11, 2011

American General Life and Accident Insurance Company is Hiring! Virtual Recruiting Event: Open House

Why Should You Attend?
American General Life and Accident Insurance is hiring new Insurance Sales Agents! AGLA recruiters want to meet you at a recruiting event that will take place Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 11am ET. 
No previous insurance or sales experience is required!

Friday, June 10, 2011

[R]energize Your Job Hunt in 8 Steps

[R]energize Your Job Hunt in 8 Steps | CAREEREALISM.com“My job search is stuck in the mud. I know I need to fix it, but I’m feeling overwhelmed and I’ve got no energy left. I’ve tried everything, and nothing seems to work.” Does this ring true for you?
The simple truth is: hunting for a job can be tiring, demoralizing, and frustrating. I often encounter people who have internalized their inability to find work as a sign of personal failure. Confidence and self-image suffer. As that happens, it becomes increasingly difficult to present the optimistic, energetic “can do” persona that employers seek.
We all hear the longer you are out of work, the harder it is to get work. One of the reasons for this is employers are looking for you, Mr. / Ms. Jobhunter not to be jaded, tired, and “down.” And, they fear that the longer you are out of work, the more likely it is you won’t have the vim and vigor they seek.

There are things you can do to [r]energize your job hunt. This list is hardly exhaustive, but it is a good start:

What American Idol Can Teach Us About Career Advancement


 

American Idol Can Teach Us About Career Advancement | CAREEREALISM.comI guess by writing this post, I am admitting I watchAmerican Idol, and not only do I watch it, but I enjoy it thoroughly. The reason I do is because I enjoy seeing people do what they love to do, especially in such a supportive arena. If corporate professionals followed their dreams like these young adults and even teens are doing on Idol, I believe the world would be a much more positive place.
What can American Idol teach us about career advancement? One thing it can teach us is that to be successful, it is important to know who you are and lean on your strengths in whatever you do.
One of the contestants, Scotty McCreery, is a country music singer. That is who he is, his voice, his roots, everything about him. In my opinion, American Idol is focused mostly around a pop music theme, and it would be very easy for someone like Scotty to try to sing pop music, specifically some of the more popular hits on the radio right now, to try to gain popularity votes, however he refuses to do that! Every single song he sings is either country, or he sings it in a country music style. He even sang Stevie Wonder’s hit, “For Once in My Life,” with a country twist and everyone loved it.
So whether or not you like American Idol, it can teach us a lot about advancing our career. Seventeen year old Scotty McCreery has shown us the following are key elements to success:
  • Know your strengths and utilize them.
  • Stay true to yourself even when there is pressure to change.
  • Be passionate in everything you do.
Being a country music fan myself, I’d like to say thanks for the great music Scotty, and thanks for the career advancement inspiration!
Anthony J. Fasano, CEO and founder of Powerful Purpose Associates and author of Engineer Your Own Success, is a nationally recognized professional coach, author and inspirational speaker specializing in the areas of career growth and development as well as leadership.
As printed in Careerealism.com

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP



The White House announced that the application period for the prestigious White House Internship Program for Spring 2012 is now open. Applicants have until September 11, 2011 to apply for a Spring 2012 White House Internship. The spring term runs from January 17, 2012 – May 4, 2012. Internships are full-time and unpaid however the experience is second-to-none.  Participants will work as part of the Administration's White House staff and gain a wide range of experience in public policy and experience, first-hand, the functions of our Government.

Please read instructions fully before applying, refer to the frequently asked questions page for additional explanations and contact the program directly with questions.

Eligibility:  White House Internship Program participants must be: 
  1. United States citizens; 
  2. At least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship AND 
  3. One of the following:

  • currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college or university OR
  • graduated in the past two years from undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college or university OR  
  • a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty at any time over the past two years


Saturday, May 14, 2011

6 Social Media Mistakes to Avoid While Job Seeking

6 Social Media Mistakes to Avoid While Job Seeking | CAREEREALISM.comFor many job seekers, the Internet presents two very different worlds. One consists of hanging out with friends via social networking, and the other focuses on the seriousness of a job search.
Having the worlds collide could result in the playful social media environment posing problems for a job search since many employers conduct online research to determine candidate eligibility. This is why, if you’re looking for work, it’s best to avoid the following mistakes that could hinder your job-seeking process:

1. Leaving Your Profile Page Open to Strangers
If you’re conducting a job search, now’s the time to set your personal profiles to private. Doing this ensures your personal information is viewable only to your friends list—not employers digging for information that could remove you from candidacy.

2. Including Your Real First and Last Names on Your Profiles
On sites like Facebook, it’s often difficult to use any name but your real one. But if you want to keep your private and job-seeking lives separate, now’s the time to find a way to alter your name. If you can’t change the names on your sites, consider temporarily deactivating them. Or stop posting information that is unprofessional and in this day and age – easy to find.

3. Displaying Unprofessional Profile Photos
An employer doesn’t have to be on your friends list to see a profile photo of you on display. So be sure not to make the photo of you lying drunk on the curb your main profile picture. Instead, consider a professional picture—or even a cartoonish avatar as an alternative. If an employer conducts a Google search of your name any pictures affiliated with your profiles may pop up on the first results page.

4. Allowing Friends to Post Unprofessional Comments
Managers often judge crude or offensive comments left on profiles, even if they’re left by someone else. So in case your profile slips through the cracks and is viewable by some hiring managers, make sure all comments listed are PG-13.

5. Tweeting about Bad Work Behavior
You may want to tweet to your friends you got away with being late for the third time this week. But while job seeking, it’s best to avoid these types of tweets as they could look bad to a prospective employer who is looking for a way to judge your work ethic.

6. Bashing Current/Previous Employers
Many people like to make comments about how their co-workers or boss made them mad. Keep in mind prospective employers will be looking for this type of information, so refrain from making these comments at all costs.

The slightest mistakes made while playing in the world of social media could make a huge difference in your being hired. So keep this in mind as you decide how you will allow your social networking and job seeking worlds to coexist.

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez, CEO of Great Resumes Fast is an expert resume writer, career and personal branding strategist, author, and presenter.  
As posted on Careerealism.com

Monday, April 11, 2011

Carter Blood Care Information Session 2011

Carter Blood Care's Information Table!

***April 20th from 11 AM to 1 PM***

In the UC by the C-Store

For other internship opportunities, and log into Patriot Jobs 


If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us!



Nysa Love
-Marketing Coordinator



Body Language Can Make or Break a Job Interview

Are You Looking for a Job? You Have to Use Your Body


By Robert Ordona, for Yahoo! HotJobs posted on Monster.com
Savvy job seekers know how important choosing the right words is when communicating with prospective employers. But what about nonverbal communication?
"You could be saying how great you are, but your body could be giving your true feelings away," says Alison Craig, image consultant and author of Hello Job! How to Psych Up, Suit Up, & Show Up. Mark Bowden, author of Winning Body Language, agrees with Craig -- and with the highly regarded Mehrabian communication study, which found that if what's coming out of your mouth doesn't match what your body is saying, your audience is more likely to believe your body.
Here's some expert advice on how to effectively let your body do the talking in a job interview:


Making a Great Entrance
Craig and Bowden agree that the interview starts even before you get to the interview room: "You don't know who could be in the parking lot with you, looking at you from a window or standing next to you in the elevator," says Craig. "Your body should tell anyone who might be watching that you're confident and calm. It's not the time to be frantically searching through your portfolio for printouts of your resume."
Show Your Good Side
Hiring managers often ask receptionists for their take on people who come to the office for interviews, so Bowden suggests letting them observe you without letting on that you know they're watching. "Sit with your profile to them," he says. "It makes them feel comfortable, and if they're comfortable, they're more likely to form a good impression."
Craig suggests trying to predict the direction your interviewer will come from, so you can sit facing that direction. It'll make the greeting more graceful.
First Impressions
While waiting, don't hunch your shoulders or tuck your chin into your chest, which will make you seem closed off. Sit with your back straight and your chest open -- signs that you're confident and assertive. "But don't take this to the extreme," cautions Bowen. "Elongating your legs or throwing your arm across the back of the chair can make you appear too comfortable, even arrogant."
Also, says Craig, don't have so much stuff on your lap that you're clumsily moving everything aside when you're called. You want to rise gracefully, without dropping things, so you can smoothly greet the person coming to get you.
Shake It -- Don't Break It
Job interviews mean handshakes -- so what are the secrets to the perfect handshake? The overly aggressive shake, or "death grip," as Craig calls it, can be as off-putting as the limp handshake, so practice with a friend before the interview to find the right balance.
You're going to be shaking with your right hand, so prepare by arranging your belongings on your left side. Offer your hand with the palm slightly up so that your interviewer's hand covers yours. "It's a sign that you're giving them status," says Bowden. And never cover the other person's hand with the hand you're not shaking with -- it can be interpreted as a sign of domination.
Important Steps
The walk to the interview is the perfect time to use body language. Always follow that person, whether the person is the hiring manager or an assistant, to show you understand the protocol. You're saying, 'I'm the job candidate, and you're the company representative -- I follow your lead.' Bowen adds that you should try to "mirror" that person's tempo and demeanor. "It shows you can easily fit into the environment," he says.
At the Interview Desk
In the interview room, it's OK to place a slim portfolio on the table, especially if you'll be presenting its contents, but put your other belongings on the floor beside you. Holding a briefcase or handbag on your lap will make you seem as though you're trying to create a barrier around yourself, cautions Craig.
Avoid leaning forward, which makes you appear closed off, Bowden says. Instead, he advises sitting up straight and displaying your neck, chest and stomach area -- to signal that you're open.
When gesturing with your hands, Craig says, you should always keep them above the desk and below the collarbone. "Any higher and you're going to appear frantic," she says.
Bowden advises that you keep your hands even lower, in what he calls the "truth plane" -- an area that fans out 180 degrees from your navel. "Gesturing from here communicates that you're centered, controlled and calm -- and that you want to help," he says.
It's fine to sit about a foot away from the table so that your gestures are visible, he says.
The Art of Departing
At the end of the interview, gather your belongings calmly, rise smoothly, smile and nod your head. If shaking hands with everyone in the room isn't convenient, at least shake hands with the hiring manager and the person who brought you to the interview space.
You may be tempted to try to read your interviewers' body language for signals about how the interview went, but don't, cautions Bowden -- because they're likely trained not to give away too much. "Don't allow any thoughts into your mind that may [cause you to] leave the interview in a negative way," he says.

Monday, April 4, 2011

How Your E-mail Address Can Torpedo a Job Search

Have you done an audit on your e-mail address lately? I don’t mean opening up your account and looking for messages. I mean taking a closer look at the actual e-mail address you are using.
I have received a number of e-mails from some very interesting address names lately. That being said, if you were to ask me if these names sounded professional, I would have to say absolutely not! Sometimes, we get so acclimated to that personal address we simply forget about how others might perceive it.
Add in the close scrutiny of a prospective employer, and your résumé containing that social e-mail address COULD be destined for the round file.
Dead-giveaways unwittingly revealed in your e-mail address name can lift the curtain about thepersonal you during a job search…and absolutely need to be tightened up, or even replaced in favor of more sanitized versions.
I’m not saying you need to “ditch” your personal/social e-mail; you need to bury it or at the very least, not volunteer it when presenting an otherwise professional document for consideration for a job.
Think about this…what would you think “Gnarly1941@emailaddress.com” might convey? Or “MaryJaneReefer@emailaddress.net?”
Don’t laugh. I’ve seen similar e-mail addresses like these on résumés more often than you would guess.
A surprising number of people continue to send out résumés that have what I call “goofy” e-mail addresses.
Even if it isn’t goofy, an e-mail address could potentially torpedo your job search before you even get it off the ground because the one you are using doesn’t project a professional image.
If you have to create a new “professional” e-mail, then do so, but don’t forget to check it. Sometimes, candidates get so caught up checking their social e-mail accounts that they forget to open up their business one…only to find a message from an employer dated 3 weeks ago waiting for them.
Oops. Game over.
You can pretty much bet that opportunity has already passed and is now a dead end. Lack of response means the employer is moving on to the next candidate.
It’s now up to you to conduct a quick review and see if your e-mail address needs triage help, stat.
Here are some key e-mail address-naming tips to help you in maintaining your professionalism on your résumé:
1. Stay away from things that might tip off your age.
Avoid year of birth, graduation, or age references. Oh, and mentioning you are a member of the AARP. It’s illegal, downright despicable, but yet difficult to prove – employers are discriminating against people because of their age, so you should make sure to remove age references completely.
2. Avoid political, gender, or religious references.
You may be very passionate about a particular belief, cause, or affiliation, but you don’t need to be in an employer’s face about it. After all, they aren’t hiring you for what you believe…they are hiring you for what you can DO.
3. Be careful about health references too.
Being a cancer survivor is great, but if you let an employer know that before you get to the interview, their concern about health care costs might cause them to “lose” your application…if you know what I mean. Seriously. It can and does happen.
4. Keep it simple, stupid.
If you have an e-mail address that looks like some kind of code and doesn’t make any kind of logical sense, create an easy one to type into a message. No one likes peering at their keyboard to hunt and peck out a random assortment of letters and numbers.
5. Safest bet? Your name.
Your name as the e-mail address is your best bet. If you have a common name, then add some random number or variation that still makes it clear that this is your name.
Make sure to remove any and all objections an employer might find in your career materials and documents when making an application. Your future could depend on it!
Dawn Rasmussen is the chief resume designer and president of Pathfinder Writing and Career Services.
As printed from Careerealism.com

Thursday, March 24, 2011

What Happens to a Resume When you Apply Online?

We hope, when we apply online that someone is eagerly waiting to read every word of our carefully crafted resume. It is highly unlikely an actual person is reading any of it, at least on the initial screening.
Because companies continue to be inundated with resumes, more and more employers are turning to applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage the volume and weed through all the applicants. What does that mean for job seekers? Here is a summary of what I have learned.


Why are they used?
ATS' allow employers to manage large amounts of information, track every communication with a job applicant, as well as a consolidated view of all applicants against a job with the ability to build and track pipelines of talent. Additionally, they allow for better management of the interview process and help comply with legal requirements.


How do these tracking systems work?
When searching the database for candidates to fit a particular job posting, they can select an important keyword or phrase directly from the job description, and enter it into the ATS. The ATS will then search the database and return the resulting resumes to me, and this process can be repeated numerous times with different keywords or phrases.


What document formats can applicant tracking systems scan?
According to our experts, most systems can scan text and Word formats; some cannot scan Word 2007, PowerPoints, or PDFs.


What should job seekers do in order to get their resumes noticed by the ATS?
Customize the resume for each position: extensively tweak your resume for every job and make sure you weave common keywords throughout the resume as often as possible.


Keep job titles fairly generic. Avoid using job titles that are too specific.
Keep resume formatting to a minimum. Certain design features such as italics, bolding, and underlining can substantially increase the error rate on a system. Radical resume designs similarly are also off-limits because anything the ATS wasn't programmed to look for will not be recognized. One suggestion might be to electronically submit your resume in Word and in a standard format, and save the "pretty" one you formatted for the live interview, since most of these characteristics were made to make the human reading experience more pleasant and exciting.


Avoid functional resumes. Functional resumes are very difficult for the technology to read. Use the more traditional chronological format for optimal results.


Include full keywords and their abbreviated formats. Some of the words or phrases listed on the job description can also be abbreviated; for example, Sarbanes Oxley can be abbreviated as SOX and accounts payable is often referred to as AP. Play it safe and include both versions in your resume.


Professionals recognize that are drawbacks: Often your resume isn't seen by a 'live' person if it doesn't make it past the ATS screening process. While there are many advantages, the real downfall with ATS is that they are not able to quantify the 'intangibles' that candidates bring to the table or skills that may be equivalent or transferable enough to make their resume worth reviewing.


The best way to make sure your 'intangibles' are recognized is to spend the required time researching where you would like to work and networking your way into the organization. Once you have a referral into that organization, the ATS will allow those that are aware of you to search by name. That's a better way to get noticed and land the interview. 


Val

Valerie Matta
VP Business Development
CareerShift, LLC

www.careershift.com

Monday, February 28, 2011

The Line-Up: Don't Miss Out!

Hey UT Tyler Students,

Career Services has a few events in store for March!

All who have RSVP'd to the Mingle, Dine, and Dress for Career Success (formerly known as the Etiquette Dinner) event can prepare for a great night of networking and business professional dining!

***March 3rd from 6PM to 9PM at the Ornelas Activity Center***

That's THIS THURSDAY guys. Don't forget :)

We also have Sherwin Williams coming to do On-Campus Interviews on the 24th of March.

BUT

You HAVE to RSVP by MARCH 14TH in order to get a slot for the Management Trainee Position.
 Might want to get signed up before its full!

Sign up by:
***March 14th @ 5PM***
Interview Session:
***March 24th from 8:30AM to 4:15PM***


Career Services is also having the $tart $mart Salary Negotiation Worshop this month!
Most of your frequently asked questions will be answered at this event!

SAVE THE DATE:
***March 19th from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM in the UC Theater***

And last, but certainly not least, we are having yet another useful workshop this month: Interviewing Skills Workshop. This workshop will help ease your nervousness about interviewing with helpful techniques!

***March 31st 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in UC 3422A-B***
(This is behind the Office of Student Life and Leadership)

Career Services will be sure to update you all on any changes or new events we have going!
We will be more than happy to see you at every event!

Thanks for reading,

Nysa Love
-Marketing Coordinator


Thursday, February 17, 2011

Your Virtual Presence

When someone types your name into an internet search engine, what comes up? When someone looks for you online, the results of their search is your "virtual presence." With the technological boom in our society, it is not uncommon for an employer or interviewer to search for applicants online to see what pops up. What are some best practices to ensure that what an employer finds inspires them to hire you?

1) Be aware of what comes up in a search for you online already. If you have inappropriate pictures or blogs on any websites, take them down.
2) Start shaping a more professional virtual presence by joining professional websites and internet groups. For instance, create a profile with an organizational website that matches your field.
3) Create a LinkedIn profile, it's a great way to network professionally (http://www.linkedin.com/).

In summary, your virtual presence is important! Instead of losing a potential job opportunity because you forgot to take down an offensive picture, pleasantly surprise an employer with an impressive, professional virtual presence.



- Bridget Hopp, Career Advisor

Monday, February 7, 2011

Updates on Career Services Events!

Hey Students!

Don't forget! The Nursing and Health Sciences Career Fair is only ONE WEEK away! Mark your calendars!
***February 15th from 1PM to 4PM at the Ornelas Activity Center***

Texas Comptrollers will be on campus:
 ***February 22nd from 11:00 PM to 1:00 PM by the C-Store***

 That's roughly two weeks from today! 

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

UT Tyler Accepting Applications for 2011-12 Archer Fellowship Program

The University of Texas at Tyler is currently accepting student applications for Washington, D.C. internships through the Bill Archer Fellowship Program, Dr. Courtney Cullison, assistant professor of political science and Archer Center campus director, announced.
Applicants must be university juniors or seniors with 24 completed hours at UT Tyler, have an overall 3.0 GPA, complete basic government requirements and hold work or internship experience. Submission deadline is Friday, Feb. 18.
Students interested in applying are strongly encouraged to meet with Cullison and Garnesha Beck, director of career services, prior to the application deadline.
The UT System established the Bill Archer Fellowship in 2001 in conjunction with Former U.S. Representative Bill Archer.
Each student will intern full-time, take one weekend class and two evening classes taught by UT professors and live near Capitol Hill and the Supreme Court with interns from other UT System campuses. Students pay a program fee and cost of living, work and books.
Finalists will be notified by Monday, March 1, and students selected to participate in the program will be notified by Friday, April 15.
For more information, contact Cullison, 903.566.7163; ccullison@uttyler.edu or Beck, 903.566.7271;gbeck@uttyler.edu, or visit http://www.archercenter.org.

~Garnesha L. Beck, Director

Up Coming Events!

 Hey UT Tyler Students,

We have some great events coming up in the month of February!

The Nursing and Health Science Career Fair is one of our big events during the Spring semester!

***February 15th from 1PM to 4PM at the Ornelas Activity Center***

Make sure you:
  • Dress to Impress,
  • Bring your Student ID,
  • And bring Resumes and Cover Letters. 
Do these things and you"ll be well prepared for this professional event :)

Another event we have going on this month is for the Texas State Comptroller Info Session!

***February 22nd from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM in the UC by the C-store***
  • We advise that you bring Resumes and Cover Letters to this event.
  • When meeting employers, always dress nicely to make a lasting impression!
  Career Services will be sure to update you all with any other events as they arise. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our services, visit www.uttyler.edu/careerservices

Thanks for reading,
- Nysa Love, Marketing Coordinator

Beware of Creepy Job Postings

I saw a posting for a position before I moved to Tyler, TX on a job search website that seemed perfect for me. It allowed me to work from home for the corporate department of a furniture company. I replied to the post and received an e-mail that requested some personal information that one doesn't typically find in a job application. An alarm went off in my head and I went back to the job posting. I researched the company online and found that the company name was indeed legitimate, however, it stated that their company only served states on the east coast. "Why was a job being posted for Texas?," I thought to myself. I contacted the HR department of the company and was told that the job posting was false and should be removed immediately. Lesson learned- do your homework before responding to a job posting!

If it sounds like it is "too good to be true," then it very well may be. There are often times false opportunities that slip through the cracks on job search websites. Despite efforts to screen employers that register to post positions on job search engines, some will still get past the security measures in place and post a position that is not real.

Some indications that a position is a scam:
  • Information that is sensitive in nature or typically kept private is being asked for in an "application"
  • You search for the organization/company online and nothing comes up (or a suspicious website with no contact information/an employer that doesn't serve the area you are applying for comes up in the results) 
    • Do you homework thoroughly to really make sure that the employer is real and that the actual company that the posting is claiming to be for is hiring
  • The "employer" sends you a check in the mail without any training or job tasks performed (often times a percentage of the money is requested back)
  • In general, the "employer" is offering money without training for the position
If you ever notice a suspicious job posting on Patriot Jobs, please notify our office immediately so that we can take care of the problem. Sometimes scams can be tricky, just because you noticed a red flag, doesn't mean that everyone else will. :-)

-Bridget Hopp, Career Advisor