Recently, I applied to two posts that turned out to be scams. An auto-reply was sent back to me, and after my husband did some tracking down of a website that had been included in the reply, we concluded they were phishing for people’s information.

I called Craigslist directly and spoke with a tech. He was extremely frustrated and said he spends all day deleting scam and inappropriate posts but can’t get them all. He also told me that even though some posts might seem legit, because the wording is very specific according to the job, it’s oftentimes stolen from a real post.

My advice is to inquire about the job first, then send a resume. If you do send a resume initially, I would not include phone numbers and certainly no addresses.

@ Phil: Congrats on getting the gig and you’ve got mail!

Taxes are usually handled in the country where you live, but check with France or a tax expert to be sure.

How do you handle the taxes? If you are Canadian and get paid from a US company, are you required to declare those earnings in the US or are the taxes paid only in Canada?

I’m asking cause I may have a gig for someone in Paris, but might not take it if I have to deal with the French tax administration (anyone who knows l’administration française will understand!)

I did research and found some people were upset with their hosting, but didnt find any complaints from freelancers.

I found them from this site last week, I believe. Would you write the samples?

You can also ask for an internation postal money order and get the cash at your local post office.

A note, if using wire transfers or checks (I had a Canadian client for a single project several years ago), it’s easier and less expensive to have them pay in U.S. dollars than to accept a foreign currency payment and do the conversion here.

Off topic, but if I land something through this site, I plan to make a donation…only think it’s fair…and I think I have a lead on something. If it turns into a paying client, I plan to donate 10 percent of first check. Where should I send it? (and wish me luck).

Best of luck, Beverly!

Also I would just ask to be paid in US funds by check or Paypal.

In addition, applying worldwide can open doors for you. You could land a really great gig and meet excellent contacts/clients/friends.

My first advice given, hope it helps you.

@ Lori: Glad you liked the quote!

@ Jenn: You are most welcome. And I love the positive attitude! You go, girl!