CHICAGO (CBS)– Scammers are preying on job seekers. This morning, the CBS 2 Career Coach is sharing what to look out for to avoid a scam.
CBS 2 is Working For Chicago and working with a career coach through this jobs crisis.
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Another warning sign: if you get contacted about a job you didn’t apply for or a job that seems too good to be true.
“People who are desperate for work and who are looking for a job and want quick employment are understandably going to be excited about these opportunities, but they shouldn’t be,” Alves said. “They need to do their homework and investigate.”
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