Harris and Clark "staffing agency" asks for credit check and personal information over the internet before you apply to the position! Internet, Internet
Well, I did some job searching on Craigslist (I know, totally unreliable) but, some are legit.
I applied for a position in Admin in Minnesota and I received this email:
From: HR Office of Taylor Thompson <TaylorThompson@hc-1staff.info>
To: xxxxx@xxxxx.com
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 12:11 PM
Subject: Regarding Your Resume - ID # 1R64
Hello
Your resume has been received.
We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing the opportunities that we have available.
The position you inquired about is a full-time non-exempt opening.
The pay range for job position is $18.25 hr to $21.50 hr.
The following potential job perks are available and will be discussed at our first formal interview.
Paid Time Off
Health Benefits Package
Higher than average salaries
Tuition Reimbursement
Extensive 401(k)program
Prior to being considered, we first need you to formally apply at our site so all your pertinent and up to date information will be in our staffing system.
Please take the time to follow the directions and complete the entire application process.
Visit our application page now to get started. - http://apply.hc-2staff.info
Your Job ID Code is = fX5sNe4
Best Regards,
Taylor Thompson
Staffing Team
I went to the site and applied with my personal info first then went on to the next page where they ask for a credit report check and will also allow you to click a link to get one.
My personal take, I don't think that this is even neccassary to be sharing such personal information with any employer over the internet! This smelt like a scam to me. Maybe a different story if they interviewd you and then offered you a position but before they proceed as for a credit check? I mean, that would be a little more legit.