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Is The Teaching Profession so Black & White?
There is no real need for a company to take copies of your qualifications as long as you have shown them the originals, and they are satisfied with them. They can contact the appropriate Awarding Body or University if there is any doubt. If they wish for more time to authenticate them, You may, if you wish, (if there is a time factor) supply them with an appropriate 'Black & White' copy with 'COPY' written on them. Place the word 'COPY' in strategic places upon the page. This will make 'alteration' difficult.
Note: Never, lose sight of your certificates and always be present, when they are being photocopied. Remember, these can be scanned and again, be possibly altered, at a later date, so be warned.
Always ask for a receipt for itemised certificates, and any other item copied, this also helps to deter fraud i.e. Passport, driving licence, CRB etc. With dates and get them to sign for them. I would also suggest the following procedure to try and prevent identity theft: On the bottom of your CV, write the following statement:
"Proof of qualifications and testimonials can be provided at interview if required. B & W copies maybe taken on job offer, contract signing". (Anti-Fraud and Identity Theft International).
This will also deter them from calling you for interview for the wrong reasons. This will not put an employer off, if they are legitimate, as they are slowly becoming aware of this problem.
If they have doubts, you could always point them to this article.
Safe Job hunting.
Nigel G Wilcox
Note: Never, lose sight of your certificates and always be present, when they are being photocopied. Remember, these can be scanned and again, be possibly altered, at a later date, so be warned.
Always ask for a receipt for itemised certificates, and any other item copied, this also helps to deter fraud i.e. Passport, driving licence, CRB etc. With dates and get them to sign for them. I would also suggest the following procedure to try and prevent identity theft: On the bottom of your CV, write the following statement:
"Proof of qualifications and testimonials can be provided at interview if required. B & W copies maybe taken on job offer, contract signing". (Anti-Fraud and Identity Theft International).
This will also deter them from calling you for interview for the wrong reasons. This will not put an employer off, if they are legitimate, as they are slowly becoming aware of this problem.
If they have doubts, you could always point them to this article.
Safe Job hunting.
Nigel G Wilcox
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