We’ve been pretty disturbed about reports that someone is emailing people pretending to be Snagajob and want to make sure you are aware of it. We take job searching seriously and this entire situation is really upsetting to us. Occasionally you may receive an email from a Snagajob recruiter telling you about a job opening [...]
Whether you agree with it or not, employers are looking at job applicants on Facebook. Not everyone does this, but you’ll want to be prepared either way. Anything from complaining about your former boss to inappropriate pictures to just being unprofessional can make a difference in your job search. The best thing you can do [...]
Melissa asked on our blog: “I have a serious question that’s been bothering me when I fill out certain apps. online. Why is it that some companies ask for your social security number before hiring and/or getting an interview; now to my knowledge I've read somewhere if a company ask for your SSN then it’s [...]
Tips for protecting yourself from identity thieves and email scams. While Snagajob is always extra vigilant when looking out for scams and schemes targeting our job seekers, we also wanted to give you a few pointers to help protect yourself from those looking to gain access to your personal information. Phishing involves the use of [...]
Don't forget to research whether an employer is the right fit for you. From everything you've heard about finding a job, it's always been about what an employer is looking for in a prospective employee: Do you have enough experience? Is your schedule flexible enough? Is your rust bucket of a car going to be able [...]
Mary shared this close encounter with a potential job scam: “I actually went to a place that was in a remote location, had a scheduled interview for like 5 p.m. Anyways I went to look for the place to make sure I knew where I was going… the place was an old business complex, with [...]
I'm sure you've heard all about keeping your Facebook account clean of any regrettable photos and derogatory comments. If you haven't, then perhaps it's time to clean off some of the social media dirt that is hindering your job search. Over 90 percent of employers are using social networking sites to screen job candidates, according [...]
Whether you’re trying to sell a sofa, make a purchase or find a new job, the internet is full of bad guys looking to fool you into giving them your information. Even though I work on the internet every day at Snagajob, I almost fell for a scam while responding to a post for a [...]