Yes, you read correctly. I finally bit the shiny bullet and joined Twitter. See "Tabatha on Twitter" at the top of my site and click on any of the links to go to Twitter and read more.

Remember, social networking sites are playgrounds for scammers. Be careful about clicking links from people you don't know. And keep on reporting those job scams at PhishBucket.org!

--TM

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In just over a week, Americans get to choose a new president and vice president. That makes us hiring managers. Those who have been nominated for president and vice president are applying for jobs. Very important jobs. So whether you've never been a manager before, or you're a manager by profession already, please remember:

You must not discriminate against a candidate based on:
    - age
    - disability
    - gender
    - ethnicity

You should evaluate a candidate based on:
    - work history
        - skills
        - experience
        - responsibilities
        - performance
    - accomplishments/awards
    - professional associations
    - military record
    - volunteerism
    - education
        - accreditations/degrees
        - licenses
    - references/endorsements

Our candidates have serious decisions to make on our behalf. They must be excellent communicators, both at home and abroad; they must be able to manage a dauntingly large budget. They must be able to work well both independently and in team environments; there should be a natural progression of relevant jobs leading up to their application for this position. Candidates for this position should probably have at least 5 to 10 years of previous management experience or a masters degree in business administration, and the ability to obtain the required security clearance since this is a federal government job.

Do your homework carefully - get to know your candidates and their intentions, and then make your decision count by voting on November 4.   

--TM

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Effective today, PhishBucket content will no longer be served up on my personal site. That means you won't find any of the research articles, comments, or the PhishBucket itself located here. The forums will be leaving shortly too.

However, you will notice the PhishBucket link in the menu is alive and well. Please update your links accordingly, and keep reporting!

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Lots of folks are helping to make a difference and raise awareness about job scammers - here are a few. Make sure you don't miss these!

• Dynamoo.com (especially for this article!)
• Amphetameme.org
• Secrets of the Job Hunt
• KnowHR Blog
• Jobs in the Money's CareerWire
• The Team at ItzBig
• Gadget's Airstream Chronicles
• Job Search Engine Guide
• Career-Hunter.info
• Random Thoughts of an Urban Primate
• Moulton Studio
• CompareRewards.com
• Effortless HR Blog
  

--TM 

PS - if I forgot to list you and you're blogging about this subject, feel free to add your link and a little about yourself in a comment so others can find you! 

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Thanks to savvy reader Ann Shea, I'm officially a star! Today she wrote:

"Just wanted to tell you I've bookmarked your site.  I think it's great to let others know about these scam "employers."  I've been duped by a few. In your honor, I've created this star."

Can you see why I love doing this?

Stay safe, and THANK YOU!

--TM 

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