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Comment on Jobfox Resume Critique is a Scam by Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:47:58 +0000

Thank you for sharing you experiences. I just submitted a resume through them yesterday, and then it led me to the actual company website, where I had to go all the way through their submission process again. This made me very suspicious, but then this morning I got my free resume critique from J. D. Jackson. While not identical, it also had a lot of the sentences that yours did. And while I was certain it was a scam, I still wondered if maybe they had a point. I was fairly down about it until I mentioned it to a friend on Facebook, who told me to google “Jobfox scam”, and here I am. Thank you so much for posting your experience. Good hunting to you!

Comment on Jobfox Resume Critique is a Scam by KAY

KAY — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:37:17 +0000

Two words…..THANK YOU! Screw JobFox and this DAMN economy!

Comment on Jobfox Resume Critique is a Scam, Part 2 by sa

sa — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:59:15 +0000

Well done. Perfect.

Comment on Jobfox Resume Critique is a Scam by David Blake

David Blake — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:57:07 +0000

Thank you for this posting…

Hi,
I am a Graphic web designer and I have been in the industry for about 10 years now.
A friend of mine sent me this posting because I have been receiving emails from Jobfox almost 4 times a week. This is what I’ve been getting after my resume critique,

I’ve read your resume – I know you’ve accomplished a lot in your career. However, it’s not crystal clear what you achieved at a glance. I want a hiring manager to glance at your resume and instantly see what you’ve accomplished and know that you’d be an integral fit into the organization.

Which is why we are running our current $100 off special – with a busy fall hiring season ahead, now is the time to act and have your resume professionally written. Pay just $299 or 6 monthly payments of $54.83.

A couple of years ago I received a email from another company similar to Jobfox. I replied back and I got from one their reps who was suppose to be a recruiter. Well after about 1 hour on the phone he walked me through their website indicating how I would be the 1st one the get directly submitted to hiring mangers before the job is even announced. They would write my resume, cover letter and thank you letter. Also how they directly negotiate salary and get what I am really worth. Everything sounded good up until the part about money. The price came out to about $6,000, yes
that was six thousand dollars. Before I was able to slam the phone the offer come out to be $4500 if I was to sign that very same day. They guarantee I would get the results in 30 days or I can get my money back. Not only that but I was guaranteed to making more than 6 figures within 3 to 6 months. If I had over 4 to 6 grand I wouldn’t be stressing or in a real hurry to find a job. Do I look stuck on stupid?
Why should I have to pay a headhunter money I don’t have to find me a job when there several headhunters that offer free services.

Comment on Jobfox Resume Critique is a Scam by Robert

Robert — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:25:57 +0000

I received the same email, from the same woman, Madeline Willis, and when I called to speak with her, I was told she was “in a meeting.” I suspect she doesn’t exist.

This “service” is a complete scam and Jobfox (or JobWolf as I suggest they now be called) should be ashamed. It is attempting to sell expensive resume re-writes, so of course its “critiques” are unnecessarily harsh. And that it is attempting to extort the unemployed is simply unconscionable.

Comment on Jobfox Resume Critique is a Scam by EmilyRSqu

EmilyRSqu — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:24:59 +0000

So, it’s a scam! But what about all the lofty looking jobs that are posted on the sight? Shouldn’t they be told about this?

Comment on Jobfox Resume Critique is a Scam by Vladimir Karasek

Vladimir Karasek — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:52:40 +0000

As far as jobfox and their response to complaints about their disgusting treatment of their customers:
This same, supposedly kind response from companies is very common. More rotten a company, kinder response you get for any of your complaints. In the end, the only result is that you are basically robbed with kindness. Many times, I wonder whether people with unstable psychology / personality / behavior react by going postal for exactly this reason. Of course, going postal behavior could never be justified. What I think that should be done is change business environment so that companies are forced to a much higher standard in their treatment of customers.
Sincerely, Vladimir

Comment on Jobfox Resume Critique is a Scam by Randy

Randy — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:24:33 +0000

The consensus here is obviously that Jobfox is a scam. TheLadders doesn’t seem to score any higher on the scum-ometer.

So then, has anyone found any honest, reputable resources for assistance in tuning up a resume?

Would love some suggestions/links/thoughts.

Comment on Jobfox Resume Critique is a Scam, Part 2 by dlca

dlca — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:48:59 +0000

Laura – you quoted little miss Madeline very well. I got her e-mail and what you posted was clearly what she sent to me. What got me was the turn-around from when I was sent to JobFox after applying to a job at PG&E – it was done in less than 2 hours and there is no way that someone could have read my resume and then do such a long and involved critique…plus it was well after midnight.
Also, a lot of the phrases were identical to that of a resume critique from TheLadders…although the JobFox charge was $300.00 less than TheLadders.

Laura – thank-you for sending your letter back to dear little Madeline…could not have put it better…

Comment on Jobfox Resume Critique is a Scam by Colleen

Colleen — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:42:51 +0000

I am so glad to find this post. I received the EXACT same email that was posted above with a few minor changes such as job title. Thank you so much for posting this!