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Identity Theft Protection While Job Hunting
6/6/2009
Twelve Truths that may help you protect yourself or someone you know . .
Layoffs and cutbacks are directly affecting many of us today. Most of us know someone, if not ourselves, who are looking for employment. Help protect yourself or a friend from identity theft when applying for a new position! Below is a list of Twelve Truths that may help you protect yourself or someone you know from Identity Theft while shopping for a job: Truth #1: If you're going to post a resume online, post your resume "privately." Truth #2: Not everyone who has access to a resume database should. Truth #3: Not every job offer you see is for a real job -- some jobs are just scams. Truth #4: The more general the email “job” offer, the less valid it usually is. Truth #5: Even the most careful, conscientious sites cannot control your resume after someone has downloaded it. Truth #6: Unless you are applying to the Federal or State government, never put a Social Security Number on your resume. Truth #7: Using a disposable e-mail address and a PO Box can save you from many headaches. Truth #8: Things to omit from your resumes if you post it online - Your references, for sure. Your school name, possibly. Truth #9: Some resume databases are better than others. Truth #10: Delete does not always mean delete. Truth #11: Keeping good records is crucial for online job searching - don’t forget any of the websites where you post your resume. Truth #12: Prevention is better than the cure! |
