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How to recognize and answer illegal interview questions

Posted April 3, 2009 - 14:46 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Career and Income, General Tips

In the United States job seekers are protected by a myriad of anti-discrimination laws. Despite these laws many potential employers still want employees that fit a narrow profile and they may ask probing questions to find out if you fit. Here is how you can recognize which questions are potentially illegal for an employer to ask, and what you can do if you encounter these questions.

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The Jury Duty Scam – coming to a phone near you?

Posted August 14, 2008 - 13:25 by Paul Michael

Consumer Affairs

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My wife forwarded me one of those “hey everyone, don’t fall for this” emails this morning. I get one from a friend or relative at least once a week, and usually they’re well-meaning but filled with gross inaccuracies or are just completely untrue. However, when I looked to my source for all things BS, Snopes.com, I discovered this one was 100% true. It’s called the Jury Duty scam. It’s a smart, simple con that could clean you out.

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