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Due diligence (or how to blag the blagger)

 
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JerkyBoy



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 3:22 pm    Post subject: Due diligence (or how to blag the blagger) Reply with quote

Can we make a checklist for sussing out prospective employers once an offer has been made

- have a look at the website
- google/ baidu search previous job ads
- search for "xxx blacklist"
- search these forums for "xxx"

Has anyone ever bothered to obtain the email addresses former employees to ask for a testimonial of sorts?

What else ...
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Non Sequitur



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=91394&highlight=checklist
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JerkyBoy



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Non Sequitur wrote:
http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=91394&highlight=checklist


I was just reading that actually

How about how to uncover unscrupulous .. ness
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Non Sequitur



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Current or former FTs are best source of information. But remember the two rules of dealing with Chinese employers:
Rule 1 They will rip you off if opportune for THEM.
Rule 2 If you think you have a totally honest employer - refer Rule 1.
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JerkyBoy



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 3:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Non Sequitur wrote:
Current or former FTs are best source of information. But remember the two rules of dealing with Chinese employers:
Rule 1 They will rip you off if opportune for THEM.
Rule 2 If you think you have a totally honest employer - refer Rule 1.


Roger that
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