How to avoid seasonal job scams | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Lisa Schiller, Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin
November 9, 2016
The National Retail Federation (NRF) anticipates that retailers will hire between 640,000 and 690,000 seasonal workers this holiday season.
The holiday season can account for a large percentage of a retailer’s annual sales, and that requires seasonal help. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retailers are expected to hire between more than 640,000 seasonal workers this holiday season.
says you’ll want to position yourself as an ideal candidate. Who knows? Some of those seasonal jobs can turn into permanent positions. But while you’re answering ads for jobs, be on the lookout for employment scams.
Follow these BBB tips to protect yourself from job scams:
For more information or further inquiries, contact the Wisconsin BBB at www.bbb.org/wisconsin or 414-847-6000 (metro Milwaukee). Consumers can also find more information about how to protect themselves from scams by following the Wisconsin BBB on Twitter, Facebook and You Tube.
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