How to Avoid Online Job scams

Are you out of a job or looking for one? Maybe you’re fresh out of college and looking to get that dream job. Whichever category you fall into, you must strive to make sure you don’t fall into the same trap that thousands of other jobseekers get into- the online job scam trap. The coming of the internet brought with it a huge and simpler way to apply for and get a job. This huge opportunity led to the birth of agent companies like Collegerecruiter.com and Monster.com who make the process simpler and more enjoyable. Even Yahoo the online giant has a job seekers placement service called ‘Yahoo Hot Jobs’.However like everything else online, the jobseekers turf has been invaded by scammers. Why is this so? You may ask.The attraction for these frauds is that you have to provide a few personal details like your full name, address, social security number and possibly credit card details (this one only happens if you want to buy a service)Scammers then set up dummy websites to collect these information and then go on to fleece you of your hard earned money or even put you in debt by making purchases on your card.Instead of helping you get a job, they cause you misery.Despite the efforts of government agencies and internet watchdogs, these websites still exist.What you should do now is- don’t fall for this trap!There is only one way not to do this and that is to AVOID FAKE JOB SEARCH SITES.Below is a long list of them. Avoid them like you’d avoid contracting the HIV virus which causes AIDS, ok? a word is enough for the wise and you my friend I believe are very much so.Now there are many others not listed here. And even those listed could very much change their identity this very next minute and start duping under another name.So be on the watch out.Now the question now is, how do you recognize a fake job site immediately you see one? Use the following tips below;

1. Check to see if they are a member of BBBOnline.If they are, they’ll have the BBBonline logo on the website. BBBonline is the Better Business Bureau online arm. Their job is to certify websites fit to do business with on the internet.

2. Check to see if they’re an off shoot of a major company.Many service firms now run job sites too. A popular example is Yahoo Inc which runs the online job site called ‘Yahoo Hot jobs’. If they are an offshoot of a major company then they authentic.

3. Check to see if they have an affiliate program.Ok. Just in case you don’t know, an affiliate program is a service run by businesses to reward people who drive traffic to them.The reason why this is important in identifying real online job sites is that the affiliate programs are run by Third Party companies. These companies (some of them include Commission Junction, ) have stringent conditions and registration processes which they use to screen the advertisers they carry on their platform. Of course scammers don’t go near them as they risk exposure if they do.So check if any job site you visit has an affiliate program. If it does, you’ll see a link leading to it. Such a link almost always appears on the bottom of the home page in words like “affiliates”, “affiliate program”, “partners” or “partner program”.If you don’t see such a link on the website you’re visiting, run.4. They won’t ever ask you provide your credit card details or social security number, or International Passport or Driver’s License or any of such stuff.When you get to an online site you won’t be asked to provide any of the above. The most you’ll get asked for is your credit card WHEN YOU WANT TO PURCHASE A SERVICE provided by the company. And that is only after you have click a pay button or link, NOT FOR REGISTERING.I hope you have learnt now how to avoid online job scams. Please do not take what I have told you here lightly.

NNPC RECRUITING GRADUATES & EXPERIENCED STAFF

NNPC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYOn the 30th of April the Fed. Exec Council instructed that there should be a massive employment of fresh graduates into the 3 refineries in the country. In response to this the NNPC advert has been released todayPage 72 of punch, page 40 of Daily TrustTo qualify U should have good academic records, a minimum of 2.1 degree/HND upper credit in one of the following disciplines Petr, Chem, Mech, Elect/Elec, Software/Com and Civil Engineering. Also in Geol, Goe-Phy, Phy and Maths.Graduated in the last 5 years and have competed NYSC on or B4 Feb 2008 and be a maximum of 29 years.
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Submission of online applications will commence on Thursday, 22nd May 2008.

GLOBACOM NIGERIA IS RECRUITING EXCEPTIONAL GRADUATES

Jobs at Globacom Nigeria for Exceptional GraduatesGlobacom Limited, Nigeria’s second national operator requires the services of young, bright and intelligent graduates from renowned universities to build its pool of management trainees.Globacom strongly believe that they should encourage young and intelligent graduates to join the winning team.A high percentage of their work force is made up of young graduates whom are introduced to their corporate values and peculiar culture.Since Globacom’s goal is to be the best, they recruit only the best and develop them over a period to achieve organizational goals and meet individual expectations.Their entry cadre applies to graduates not older than 28 years with a minimum of completion of NYSC.CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Mobil is Recruiting Graduates & Experience staff

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Click in Jobs/CareerClick on advertised job positions to view and print a PDF copy of the advertised vacancy Click on "Click to Apply" to type in or upload your resume and complete the application process.The advert closes 1 week from the date of this publication. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.Applicants are hereby advised to submit only one application, as multiple applications may result in their being disqualified.
This application closes on Tuesday May 27, 2008.

Nigerian Bottling Company has Available Job Vacancies

Available Job Vacancy REF Job Title Post Date Close DateNFSM05/08 National Fleet Safety Manager 26/5/2008 11/6/2008TECH11/07 Technical Trainers 21/11/2007 11/12/2007RFSM05/08 Regional Fleet Safety Managers 26/5/2008 11/6/2008SO05/2008 Safety Officers 26/05/2008 11/06/2008FLM03/08 Fleet Manager 5/3/2008 19/3/2008
CLICK BELOW TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THE JOB VANCANCYhttp://jobs.nigerianbottlingcompanyplc.com/jobs.php

ELF Petroleum Recruiting OND and HND holders

ELF Petroleum Nigeria Limited is a leading Oil and Gas exploration and procution Company and a subsidiary of the Total Group. The company is in a growth phase, and as part of its expansion activities, welcomes applications f romo suitably qualified Nigerians for its Oil & Gas Prodcution Operations Training Scheme facilitated by a training company. During the training programme participants will be on a Training Contract and on successful completion of the training programme would be considered for the usual recruitment process leading to employment in EPNL.Applications a re welcome from candidates who hold Ordinary NAtional Diploma (OND) or Higher NAtional Diplomas (HND) or their equivalents, with at least the UPPER CREDIT LEVEL, in any Engineering Discipline, and who graduated in 2007 or 2008.No work experience is required. However, HND Holders who a re applying must have either already completed their NYSC programme or will be completing it before the end of 2008. Candidates will be required to show evidence of this in their applicationinterested applicants should visit at www.carrerstotal.com for detailed information and application froms which must be completed online.