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Etta
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| Vision Thing
User ID: 54891497 United States03/10/2014 11:48 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I was looking for work a couple of years ago and really had a bad feeling about some aspects of applying for jobs online. Some jobs have you do all your application through a third party consumer dossier agency, and when you read the fine print, by submitting your job application information through them you consent universally to them collecting any and all information about you with no limits. And it's not the company you are applying to work for, it's some third party corporation. The worst was one grocery store that wanted me to take a 17 page psychological assessment test with a third party and they wanted my social security number with that. I backed out of there and didn't want to shop at that store any more after that. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 55365903  United Kingdom03/10/2014 11:55 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I just wanted to give anyone who is looking for work a heads up. I have two jobs currently, one in the Maritime Industry that is a great job, but the pay is awful and one as a bookkeeper for several LLC's that's boring but pays very well. I have been looking for a full time job in the Maritime Industry that pays well as a Martitime/Vessel Coordinator. I fill out applications whenever I have time. Quoting: Etta I finally got a response from a big company and spent two hours filling out all of the remaining paperwork. Then I got a phone call from them about an interview. I was very excited but then I realized that the caller was some sort of Middle Eastern. You guys know how much I love Muzz. So, I contacted the main recruiters on Linked In by searching for the company. Turns out it was all B.S.. The sucky part is that they now have all of my info. Except for my SS#. Thank God. So be careful even if it looks legit. The application even had the name of the company all over it. Nicely done. I am looking forward to their phone call, I have a lot to say. None of it is lady like. So, everyone check and double check before you fill out anything. This story is all too common now in the UK, and people are FORCED into applying to these sharks who just want to take your data, some try to scam you, it's a joke, it's equivicol, to being made to walk the plank looking for work in the UK now, why the fuck are the same advertising standards and regs applied to employment, no real jobs anymore |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 55365903 United Kingdom03/10/2014 11:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I just wanted to give anyone who is looking for work a heads up. I have two jobs currently, one in the Maritime Industry that is a great job, but the pay is awful and one as a bookkeeper for several LLC's that's boring but pays very well. I have been looking for a full time job in the Maritime Industry that pays well as a Martitime/Vessel Coordinator. I fill out applications whenever I have time. Quoting: Etta I finally got a response from a big company and spent two hours filling out all of the remaining paperwork. Then I got a phone call from them about an interview. I was very excited but then I realized that the caller was some sort of Middle Eastern. You guys know how much I love Muzz. So, I contacted the main recruiters on Linked In by searching for the company. Turns out it was all B.S.. The sucky part is that they now have all of my info. Except for my SS#. Thank God. So be careful even if it looks legit. The application even had the name of the company all over it. Nicely done. I am looking forward to their phone call, I have a lot to say. None of it is lady like. So, everyone check and double check before you fill out anything. This story is all too common now in the UK, and people are FORCED into applying to these sharks who just want to take your data, some try to scam you, it's a joke, it's equivicol, to being made to walk the plank looking for work in the UK now, why the fuck are the same advertising standards and regs applied to employment, no real jobs anymore *aren't |
| Etta
(OP) User ID: 54902534 United States03/10/2014 12:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I just wanted to give anyone who is looking for work a heads up. I have two jobs currently, one in the Maritime Industry that is a great job, but the pay is awful and one as a bookkeeper for several LLC's that's boring but pays very well. I have been looking for a full time job in the Maritime Industry that pays well as a Martitime/Vessel Coordinator. I fill out applications whenever I have time. Quoting: Etta I finally got a response from a big company and spent two hours filling out all of the remaining paperwork. Then I got a phone call from them about an interview. I was very excited but then I realized that the caller was some sort of Middle Eastern. You guys know how much I love Muzz. So, I contacted the main recruiters on Linked In by searching for the company. Turns out it was all B.S.. The sucky part is that they now have all of my info. Except for my SS#. Thank God. So be careful even if it looks legit. The application even had the name of the company all over it. Nicely done. I am looking forward to their phone call, I have a lot to say. None of it is lady like. So, everyone check and double check before you fill out anything. This story is all too common now in the UK, and people are FORCED into applying to these sharks who just want to take your data, some try to scam you, it's a joke, it's equivicol, to being made to walk the plank looking for work in the UK now, why the fuck are the same advertising standards and regs applied to employment, no real jobs anymore This company has a main office in the UK “Expectations are the root of all heartache” "I like all of the races, even the bad ones." |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 28631168 United Kingdom03/10/2014 12:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I just wanted to give anyone who is looking for work a heads up. I have two jobs currently, one in the Maritime Industry that is a great job, but the pay is awful and one as a bookkeeper for several LLC's that's boring but pays very well. I have been looking for a full time job in the Maritime Industry that pays well as a Martitime/Vessel Coordinator. I fill out applications whenever I have time. Quoting: Etta I finally got a response from a big company and spent two hours filling out all of the remaining paperwork. Then I got a phone call from them about an interview. I was very excited but then I realized that the caller was some sort of Middle Eastern. You guys know how much I love Muzz. So, I contacted the main recruiters on Linked In by searching for the company. Turns out it was all B.S.. The sucky part is that they now have all of my info. Except for my SS#. Thank God. So be careful even if it looks legit. The application even had the name of the company all over it. Nicely done. I am looking forward to their phone call, I have a lot to say. None of it is lady like. So, everyone check and double check before you fill out anything. This story is all too common now in the UK, and people are FORCED into applying to these sharks who just want to take your data, some try to scam you, it's a joke, it's equivicol, to being made to walk the plank looking for work in the UK now, why the fuck are the same advertising standards and regs applied to employment, no real jobs anymore Absolutely. These scamming bastards actually advertise these bogus jobs on universal jobmatch, and the government don't even other to check if the company is legit or not. It's like they're saying, 'You must apply for the jobs on our system, they may result in your data being stolen for fraudulent purposes, but tough shit'. And all the while, more eastern europeans flood in to the country stealing every damn job in sight, and the government turn a blind eye to it all. I haven't even had a single reply since being out of work since September, even though I have been applying multiple times per day, every day since. As soon as they see my British name on my CV, it is, 'Fuck you and goodbye'. |
| Etta
(OP) User ID: 55485194 United States03/12/2014 09:48 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hello- Erik. The word is out. Time to come up with something new. It's funny because just recently I was left a small fortune by a long lost relative, who turned out to be a Prince in Nigeria. Turns out, I am Royalty, as such, and in support of my fellow Nigerians, i thought that I would send you the link below, so that you know that your ideas/scams have become well known. [link to www.scambook.com] “Expectations are the root of all heartache” "I like all of the races, even the bad ones." |
| Bluebird
User ID: 44887449 United States03/12/2014 09:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Oh, wow! Thanks for the heads up warning! I had not thought about this but can see how it would certainly give all your pertinent information to the wrong people. . One of the most important aspects of conspiracy theories is being able to discern when there isn't one. Oh yeah, like you'd understand anyway. Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket?. . .J. Handy |
| Etta
(OP) User ID: 55485194 United States03/12/2014 09:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Oh, wow! Quoting: Bluebird Thanks for the heads up warning! I had not thought about this but can see how it would certainly give all your pertinent information to the wrong people. . Scary, isn't it? And of course, "they" won't do anything about it. These people can learn everything about you. “Expectations are the root of all heartache” "I like all of the races, even the bad ones." |
| BRIEF
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| Etta
(OP) User ID: 55485194 United States03/12/2014 10:14 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | There are. I found it on line. The actual company is located throughout Europe and in Houston. They have given their apologies and told me who to contact directly if I would like to work with them. Sadly, they only had engineer jobs at this time. “Expectations are the root of all heartache” "I like all of the races, even the bad ones." |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 2417276 United States03/12/2014 10:20 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation |  But employers can get away with this because the economy is so bad, it's an employers market. Back during those horrible Bush years, when employment was 4.5%, they couldn't have pulled this shit!! |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 55315705 United States03/12/2014 10:23 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 53805149 United States03/12/2014 10:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 55167225 United Kingdom03/12/2014 10:33 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I just wanted to give anyone who is looking for work a heads up. I have two jobs currently, one in the Maritime Industry that is a great job, but the pay is awful and one as a bookkeeper for several LLC's that's boring but pays very well. I have been looking for a full time job in the Maritime Industry that pays well as a Martitime/Vessel Coordinator. I fill out applications whenever I have time. Quoting: Etta I finally got a response from a big company and spent two hours filling out all of the remaining paperwork. Then I got a phone call from them about an interview. I was very excited but then I realized that the caller was some sort of Middle Eastern. You guys know how much I love Muzz. So, I contacted the main recruiters on Linked In by searching for the company. Turns out it was all B.S.. The sucky part is that they now have all of my info. Except for my SS#. Thank God. So be careful even if it looks legit. The application even had the name of the company all over it. Nicely done. I am looking forward to their phone call, I have a lot to say. None of it is lady like. So, everyone check and double check before you fill out anything. This story is all too common now in the UK, and people are FORCED into applying to these sharks who just want to take your data, some try to scam you, it's a joke, it's equivicol, to being made to walk the plank looking for work in the UK now, why the fuck are the same advertising standards and regs applied to employment, no real jobs anymore Absolutely. These scamming bastards actually advertise these bogus jobs on universal jobmatch, and the government don't even other to check if the company is legit or not. It's like they're saying, 'You must apply for the jobs on our system, they may result in your data being stolen for fraudulent purposes, but tough shit'. And all the while, more eastern europeans flood in to the country stealing every damn job in sight, and the government turn a blind eye to it all. I haven't even had a single reply since being out of work since September, even though I have been applying multiple times per day, every day since. As soon as they see my British name on my CV, it is, 'Fuck you and goodbye'. I wish someone would explain how Eastern Europeans "steal" jobs......surely it would be harder to find work if language was a problem? - The fact that they can come here and take jobs makes them better I would say.....they have a different work ethic and will do that extra shift whereas the Brits want to have their "weekend" or need some time off.....time to wake up and smell the coffee methinks and instead of moaning about them , maybe take a leaf from their books !!!! |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 55482437  Canada03/12/2014 10:34 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | In my experience in Canada, no one asks for that information until you are hired. And I wouldn't give it. Once you are hired, you go and fill in all the paperwork. as a side note, my son was at Service Canada the other day applying for a replacement SIN number and they told him that are not issuing actual cards after the end of March. You will have a number only, no card. |
| Etta
(OP) User ID: 30968062 United States03/12/2014 12:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks for the heads up and not a moment to soon. I just ripped up my McDonald's application and told my parents. Something about the way he said "special sauce lettuce cheese" that seemed off to me. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 53805149  Well, there goes your future from the sound of it “Expectations are the root of all heartache” "I like all of the races, even the bad ones." |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 55507864 United States03/12/2014 12:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Bluebird
User ID: 44887449 United States03/12/2014 12:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I keep thinking about this--lots of young people are sending out resumes like anything. Guess all that has to come to a screeching halt now. It's a strange world we live in these days for sure. . One of the most important aspects of conspiracy theories is being able to discern when there isn't one. Oh yeah, like you'd understand anyway. Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket?. . .J. Handy |
| Kirk
User ID: 54434042 United States03/12/2014 12:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I just wanted to give anyone who is looking for work a heads up. I have two jobs currently, one in the Maritime Industry that is a great job, but the pay is awful and one as a bookkeeper for several LLC's that's boring but pays very well. I have been looking for a full time job in the Maritime Industry that pays well as a Martitime/Vessel Coordinator. I fill out applications whenever I have time. Quoting: Etta I finally got a response from a big company and spent two hours filling out all of the remaining paperwork. Then I got a phone call from them about an interview. I was very excited but then I realized that the caller was some sort of Middle Eastern. You guys know how much I love Muzz. So, I contacted the main recruiters on Linked In by searching for the company. Turns out it was all B.S.. The sucky part is that they now have all of my info. Except for my SS#. Thank God. So be careful even if it looks legit. The application even had the name of the company all over it. Nicely done. I am looking forward to their phone call, I have a lot to say. None of it is lady like. So, everyone check and double check before you fill out anything. NEVER fill out an application for people you don't know. Identity theft is a huge business. The father of the boy that married Chelsea Clinton got popped for making $10 million off the Nigeria scam emails. Government is a body largely ungoverned. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 17632722 United States03/12/2014 12:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Not to sound rude, but that's what you get for doing things online instead of at the establishment or corporate office. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 55507864 Many companies nowadays only take resumes via email/internet. Some of the job posting even say "Do not contact anyone in person about this job offer" or "Only internet submissions will be accepted". It's easier for the companies and hiring managers. Instead of having to spend 15 minutes speaking to an unqualified applicant, they just throw away the resume/application and move on. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 32408621 United States03/12/2014 12:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I just wanted to give anyone who is looking for work a heads up. I have two jobs currently, one in the Maritime Industry that is a great job, but the pay is awful and one as a bookkeeper for several LLC's that's boring but pays very well. I have been looking for a full time job in the Maritime Industry that pays well as a Martitime/Vessel Coordinator. I fill out applications whenever I have time. Quoting: Etta I finally got a response from a big company and spent two hours filling out all of the remaining paperwork. Then I got a phone call from them about an interview. I was very excited but then I realized that the caller was some sort of Middle Eastern. You guys know how much I love Muzz. So, I contacted the main recruiters on Linked In by searching for the company. Turns out it was all B.S.. The sucky part is that they now have all of my info. Except for my SS#. Thank God. So be careful even if it looks legit. The application even had the name of the company all over it. Nicely done. I am looking forward to their phone call, I have a lot to say. None of it is lady like. So, everyone check and double check before you fill out anything. Thanks for letting us know you're a moron |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 4997279 United States03/12/2014 01:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I was looking for work a couple of years ago and really had a bad feeling about some aspects of applying for jobs online. Quoting: Vision Thing Some jobs have you do all your application through a third party consumer dossier agency, and when you read the fine print, by submitting your job application information through them you consent universally to them collecting any and all information about you with no limits. And it's not the company you are applying to work for, it's some third party corporation. The worst was one grocery store that wanted me to take a 17 page psychological assessment test with a third party and they wanted my social security number with that. I backed out of there and didn't want to shop at that store any more after that. Pretty much ANYONE you apply for a job with can turn around and sell the information they collect from you. Welcome to the Information (for sale) Age |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 55458626 United States03/12/2014 01:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Not to sound rude, but that's what you get for doing things online instead of at the establishment or corporate office. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 55507864 Many companies nowadays only take resumes via email/internet. Some of the job posting even say "Do not contact anyone in person about this job offer" or "Only internet submissions will be accepted". It's easier for the companies and hiring managers. Instead of having to spend 15 minutes speaking to an unqualified applicant, they just throw away the resume/application and move on. shill |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 4997279 United States03/12/2014 01:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| christian User ID: 55500077  Portugal03/12/2014 01:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ALL OIL gone by 2019 at daily consumption rates of 2003. Don't panic: the real global daily consumption has now fallen to 40% of 2005. Now you know why the oil show is being termianted by Danny DeVito. BASICS [link to www.google.com (secure)] |
| Stoned Goddess
User ID: 859301 Canada03/12/2014 01:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I just wanted to give anyone who is looking for work a heads up. I have two jobs currently, one in the Maritime Industry that is a great job, but the pay is awful and one as a bookkeeper for several LLC's that's boring but pays very well. I have been looking for a full time job in the Maritime Industry that pays well as a Martitime/Vessel Coordinator. I fill out applications whenever I have time. Quoting: Etta I finally got a response from a big company and spent two hours filling out all of the remaining paperwork. Then I got a phone call from them about an interview. I was very excited but then I realized that the caller was some sort of Middle Eastern. You guys know how much I love Muzz. So, I contacted the main recruiters on Linked In by searching for the company. Turns out it was all B.S.. The sucky part is that they now have all of my info. Except for my SS#. Thank God. So be careful even if it looks legit. The application even had the name of the company all over it. Nicely done. I am looking forward to their phone call, I have a lot to say. None of it is lady like. So, everyone check and double check before you fill out anything. Thanks for letting us know you're a moron You're a dickface. Thanks OP, as it turns out I'll be job hunting at the end of the month. I'll be careful.  :smokin1: |
