Posted: 14/11/2012 5:00:00 AM by Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Filed under: Energy, Job-seekers, Mining, Oil-and-gas, Construction________________________________________
One thing that never fails to get us riled up at Mining Oil and Gas Jobs is a job scam. The con artists are everywhere, trying to get your money and promising false hope in finding a mining job. We’ve noticed a few new tricks and town and wanted to share them to help you avoid getting taken in. Information for a feeAn unbelievable number of people are claiming to have inside information about mining companies they’re willing to sell for anywhere from $25 to $250 and even more. Don’t get taken in by these scams. The lists are usually nothing more than contact details you can find on employer websites. Even if they claim to provide names of internal HR people, the information is often out of date. Anyone with your best interests at heart would provide that information free of charge.
Fake Facebook communitiesScammers have taken to Facebook in the hopes of influencing people with their authority. The problem is these sites are not providing information so much as they’re posting paid advertising and making it look like it’s a community. Be careful of the information you find in these sites and the websites they advise you to visit. If a new site has thousands of followers, smart money says they’ve purchased lists of fans and are running only sponsored advertising. Another clue is full names are not used in the posts, only first names and no tags to Facebook profiles. While the information might be exactly what you want to hear, it’s probably fabricated.
Donate nowYou should never pay for information about getting a job in the Australian resources industry. Likewise, you should never donate money, either. An informational site or social network asking you for money is just another scam. Industry associations, employer recruitment sites and government websites will give the same information for free.
What this means for jobseekersRemain vigilant and understand there’s no quick and easy way to break into the resources industry. People guaranteeing you jobs or insider information are suspect, unless they’re attached directly to an industry initiative or are a direct employer.
No legitimate recruitment agent will ask a jobseeker for money. Build your personal networks
http://www.miningoilgasjobs.com.au/Our-Blog/November-2012/Networking-Your-Way-to--Your-Next-Job.aspx and rely on organisations who are being transparent and realistic in their advice and have a proven track record.
Avoid the shady characters with no public profile making claims of expertise they’ll only part with for a price. Related reading:• 10 Ways to Spot a Job Scam
http://www.miningoilgasjobs.com.au/Our-Blog/September-2011/10-Ways-to-Spot-a-Job-Scam.aspx• Mining Job Scams on the Rise in WA and Throughout Australia
http://www.miningoilgasjobs.com.au/Our-Blog/August-2012/Mining-Job-Scams-on-the-Rise-in-WA-and-Throughout-.aspx• 19 Ways to Spot a Different Kind of Job Scam
http://www.miningoilgasjobs.com.au/Our-Blog/February-2012/19-Ways-to-Spot-a-Different-Kind-of-Job-Scam.aspx• 5 More Tips for Spotting a Job Scam
http://www.miningoilgasjobs.com.au/Our-Blog/May-2012/5-more-tips-for-spotting-a-job-scam.aspx****************************************************************
To read more, click http://www.miningoilgasjobs.com.au/Our-Blog/November-2012/Jobseekers-Dont-Fall-for-This.aspx