Know The Job Before You Apply

As an employee of Career Services, I post part-time jobs as they come in to the office. Jobs tend toward those rather mundane tasks awarded to college students: babysitting, cleaning, and tutoring. However, what might appear mundane may actually be more complex than it seems.

An employer recently sent in a listing for a babysitting position, stating that he had a young daughter in need of care while he was abroad. When an applicant contacted the employer, he stated that he needed someone to pick up and mail packages to addresses that he would provide. The job differed from what was posted on our site and had to be taken down.

Before applying for any job, make sure you know the requirements of the job. If it seems too good to be true, chances are good that it is. A job that offers unusually high wages, requires a deposit for anything other than uniforms or training, or has ambiguous wording is probably a scam. Always research the position before agreeing to anything.

When looking for employment, Career Services is the place to start!