Anthony L. Ferrara Career Services Center Policy

Dunwoody College does not endorse any employer and makes no guarantees about any position listed through Handshake.  Dunwoody College is not responsible for the safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment.  While the Career Center makes every effort to screen employers and job postings received, it is the responsibility of the job seeker to research the integrity of the firm/organization to which he/she is applying. The student is advised to use caution and common sense when applying for a position with an organization or private party.

Students, please be aware of fraudulent job postings. We do our best in the Career Services Center to delete questionable postings before you ever see them, but we are not always successful. It is also a good practice to google the employer and/or visit the employer website before you provide them with any personal information.  If you receive a suspicious email or phone message from an employer, or have suspicious contact with an employer during a phone or in-person interview, it is extremely important for you to use caution and alert the Career Services Center immediately.

How to Identify a Scam or Fraudulent Job Postings

• If you receive an unsolicited email message about a job opening. 
• An upfront fee is required for materials or products prior to your work start date.
• The potential employer does not provides a physical address and phone number in the ad.
• The potential employer asks for your social security number, credit card or bank account numbers, or copies of personal documents.
• The potential employer requires you to send payment by wire services or courier and will reimbursed you via check by priority mail.
• The potential employer offers a “reward” in exchange for allowing the use of your bank account – often for depositing checks or transferring money.
• You receive an unexpectedly large check in the mail with instructions to deposit the check into your bank account and await further instructions.
• There are multiple spelling and/or grammatical errors in the job announcement.
• The potential employer uses the name of a legitimate employer but spells it slightly different.
• The job opportunity sounds too good to be true.

If you feel uncomfortable about an employer or job opportunity you receive or find on an electronic job board, please notify the Career Services by emailing CareerServices@Dunwoody.edu, calling (612) 381-3322 or stopping by Career Services.  We would also like to assure students that all information you provide to Career Services about an issue is considered confidential. Your career advisor may consult with other professional staff members within the division to ensure that you receive the best assistance possible. Information, however, will not be released outside the division without your consent, except when required by law (i.e., reasonable suspicion of child or elder abuse, imminent danger to self or others, etc.).