Online Resumes Turn Risky / Job Seekers Post Data That Can Be Used By Identity Thieves

Online Resumes Turn Risky / Job Seekers Post Data That Can Be Used By Identity Thieves

Increasingly, news and information services are discussing the manner in which online criminals are exploiting the anonymity and convenience of the Internet for their own self-serving gain.

In the case of the following San Francisco Chronicle article authored by staff writer Carrie Kirby, the notion of online job seekers having their identities stolen is the lowest possible form of crime of which one can think, in my opinion.

Job seekers are trying to better themselves, personally and professionally, only to be sabotaged by unsavory characters online.

By Carrie Kirby, Chronicle Staff Writer
Monday, July 4, 2005

The big benefit of posting your resume on the Internet is that anyone, anywhere can access it and offer you a job.

The big drawback? Anyone, anywhere can access it and offer you a job.

4 July, 2005 |

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