Statistics show that job seekers spend a lot of time sourcing and applying for jobs online. Unfortunately, some job seekers fall victim to online scams that request their personal contact information or money in exchange for false leads. Job seekers need to be savvy and smart when it comes to providing personal information online. Sara Sutton Fell is the CEO and founder of FlexJobs (http://www.flexjobs.com/), an award-winning website offering job listings for those interested in telecommuting, flexible and freelance work or part-time job opportunities. An advocate for legitimate flexible work opportunities, she suggests the following tips to help stay safe when seeking new opportunities:
5 Tips to Avoid Job Search Scams
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