Job Search Attempt

As I have mentioned, I want to look for another job. A job of convenience because:

1. I am a full-time college student (with major I am yet to disclose).

2. I already have a part-time job.

3. I am also a regular volunteer for two non-profit organisations.

4. I need sleep.

So, I've been trying to look for online jobs. Apparently, because of its supposed convenience, there are a lot of scams out there that one should be aware of!

My advice to all who are reading this... (Like there are any!?) is that DO NOT IMMEDIATELY FALL FOR ANY SCAMS. It isn't worth the risk. Be cautious. Do the following:

1. If search is from a search engine, try to pick sites from the top of the list.

2. Assess the site. Is it a well-arranged site? Are there any grammar errors? Does it look professional? Do you feel that it is legit?

3. Search for reviews about a certain job. Some reviews you can find helpful. Some reviews, however, you might notice, are made by the scammers themselves--endorsing the product/said job, using fake names, et cetera.

4. If the site and/or job is heard from the radio or legitimate TV show/commercial, then the site/job is legit.

5. Ask someone you know if he or she has heard about this certain site/job.

6. TRY TO DO THE ABOVEMENTIONED LIST OF THINGS if the site/said job is asking for money. Identity theft is on the rise.

So, I hope you'll find this list helpful. Being cautious and skeptic is being rational.

For additional news: Unemployment rate rises to 8.1% in the U.S. (source: Twitter: nytimes and CNN). This really doesn't sound good.

I guess a temporary solution is to--save money a bit even though the supposed solution to stimulate the economy is consumer spending, I doubt that anyone would want to spend right now... Thoughts?

That's all for now, I guess.

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Take care!