| While there are plenty of legitimate virtual | | | | information via email or regular post as well. |
| opportunities for those who want to work from | | | | Never give out personal information over the |
| home, there are plenty of scams as well. | | | | phone when speaking with a hiring manager. If |
| Fortunately, there are resources you can use that | | | | they ask for your social security number or bank |
| can help during your search. The Better Business | | | | account information, it is probably a scam. |
| Bureau or Rip Off Report are sources you can | | | | You can use the BBB ( or Rip Off Report |
| use online to learn more about a company before | | | | (www,ripoffreport.com) to file a claim if you have |
| applying for a job. Not only will these help you | | | | been scammed or if you want to warn others. |
| know if the employer is legitimate, you'll also be | | | | Filing a claim is easy and free. Your claim will be |
| able to find out what, if any, unresolved | | | | investigated and the results posted on the |
| complaints customers and clients may have about | | | | websites. |
| the company. | | | | Questions to Ask about Virtual Jobs |
| By searching for a company using these | | | | Questions to ask when speaking to a hiring |
| databases, you will be able to obtain basic | | | | manager include the following: |
| information about a company including how long it | | | | - What is the company's web address? |
| has been in business, if the company exists under | | | | - How long have they been using virtual |
| a different name, and if there are any complaints | | | | employees? |
| about the company or its employees filed by | | | | - What is the starting salary? |
| others looking for a work-from-home opportunity. | | | | - Type of experience needed |
| Finding Legitimate Employment | | | | - Types of training provided |
| In order to find legitimate virtual jobs, you need | | | | - Application process |
| to take the time to research all companies you | | | | While many potential virtual employers require you |
| are interested in working for. Even though an ad | | | | to pay for a background check, never send |
| may seem legitimate, it may not be. It is only by | | | | money upfront. If you are asked to send money |
| researching the company will you be able to | | | | upfront, you should consider the position to be a |
| determine if you're being scammed. | | | | scam. Legitimate companies never ask for money |
| The first step is to visit the company's website. If | | | | from their applicants before they have started |
| they don't have a website, then you should | | | | the application process. If a background check fee |
| conduct a company search on the BBB or the Rip | | | | is required, it is usually near the end of the actual |
| Off Report site. In addition to company profiles, | | | | interview process - after you have spoken with |
| you can also read customer or employee | | | | company representatives and completed skills |
| complaints and learn if the company is being sued | | | | tests. I'll say it again - never pay a company an |
| for any reason. | | | | upfront fee just to "apply" to work for them. |
| After visiting the company's website, you should | | | | Once you've determined the company to be |
| call the department that's hiring and ask questions | | | | legitimate, you should proceed with the application |
| about the position. If the hiring manager is | | | | process. Finding a virtual position that allows you |
| unavailable or doesn't provide you with much | | | | to work from home can be a dream come true. |
| information, it's best to find another opportunity. | | | | But when looking for a job, it is best to vigilant |
| When companies hire for virtual positions, they're | | | | and research all companies so you don't become |
| prepared to most questions applicants have. Many | | | | a victim of the latest scam. |
| hiring managers are able to send you additional | | | | |