Friday, March 25, 2011

You Can Wear Bare Minerals Foundation Wet

I've been thinking about switching to a liquid or cream foundation from Bare Minerals because I feel the coverage would just be much smoother and more covering up of pores, then I saw these videos. I knew that you can wet Bare Escentuals eyeshadows, but I wasn't aware you could do it their foundation as well. I'm so excited to try this method! I already have the Bare Minerals foundation, kabuki brush, and Mac fix+.

Here's the video detailing the method:



I really want to try the Mac Charged Water she's using because she emphasizes it's smell. Mmmm. Her routine consists of: spraying before moisturizer, a primer, a concealer, mineral foundation with spray, mineral veil powder, and then spray again. Remember to apply the mineral veil dry as it will act as a setting powder for the wet method. For minimalists, moisturizer then spray with foundation is sufficient with optional mineral veil setting. :)

Here's a shorter demonstration of how to put it on wet:


How do you like Bare Minerals or trying this method? Is there a better liquid or cream version?

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Jobnab is a SCAM

I just received an email from Angela Brown from jobmatching@jobnab.com that said the following:

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Hi Samantha,

I saw your resume online and think you'd be a perfect fit for the Customer Service position I'd like to fill. I work with many companies in your area who are looking for someone with your experience. Use the link below to confirm your interest and learn more about the position:

JobNab.com

Shortly after your registration is completed successfully, you will be contacted with the next step in the process.

Thank you,

Angela Brown
Regional Recruiting Manager

JobNab, Inc.
7635 Ashley Park Court, Suite 503
Orlando, FL 32835

Please do not Reply to this email. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you just need help registering, please visit JobNab.com/help for assistance.

If you would prefer not to receive further notices from JobNab, please follow this link to unsubscribe. 
I've never signed up for jobnab before so it makes me wonder where they saw my resume or how they got my email address.. hmmm... third party job sites selling my info? or might it be that job scam I accidentally signed up for at johnsonandarmelconsulting.com after doing a job search yesterday. Great, what did I get myself into.
I did a quick google search of "jobnab review" and it quickly got me to a consumer protection site, "Jobnab Reviews-SiteJabber Consumer Reviews of Jobnab.com," which details how they've contacted people and used their information for scams. Indeed.com even has a forum for scams and lists jobnab.com as one of them here: Denver, Coloardo Forum-Job Scams-Indeed.com

I quickly clicked unsubscribe from the email so I'm hoping that takes care of it.

I figured johnsonandarmelconsulting.com was a scam after doing a quick google search of "johnson and armel scam, and the the following site showed up: Johnson & Armel Consulting and Staffing Services Complaints - Scam, a site maintained by a complaints board. To read my encounter with them go here. 
To better protect yourself from scams you can visit the Better Business Bureau at bbb.com. Good luck!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Johnson and Armel is a Job SCAM

Today I was doing a job search on indeed.com for a call center position and was lead to this link: http://bellevue-wa.geebo.com/jobs-online/view/id/50005601-inbound_call_center_agent/?src=indeed&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed, which is Geebo.com, a claimed "safe community classifieds."

When I clicked on the Contact Information to send my resume it redirected me to http://www.johnsonandarmelconsulting.com/application2/app1.cfm?jobPositionID=12334, a Johnson and Armel Consulting and Staffing Services company. It is a very deceiving website because at first glance it actually looks legit.

The page gave information on the job you are applying to:

Category: Customer Service and Call Center
Description:
We offer great benefits and the ability to move ahead in a fast paced environment and a competitive hourly rate $10 - $13 per hour depending on experience.

Call Center Agents need to have a high school diploma or GED. Previous experience in a high volume inbound or outbound call center environment is highly desired but not required.


Then, it asks commonly asked questions in job applications such as name, address, phone number, email, resume attachment, education level, employment desired, education, currently working, that stuff.


So once, I filled everything out, it then told me to contact 1-877-659-0133 for a screening process. It also offered to schedule a time for the screening process if I was unavailable to do it at that time. I figured well, Wells Fargo had a similar process so it never crossed my mind that it wouldn't be legit.

Next, I call the number and a women answers doing the rundown on the screening process asking me typical questions like salary desired, experience, and address. I'm close to ending the conversation with the lady and then she asks me a question along the lines of "Mam, what if you were given an opportunity to go to school with all expenses paid, how likely would you be willing to do this." That's the head scratcher!! If you say yes, they transfer you to another person, I'm assuming the deal closer person who signs you up with a school matching your interests. I hung up quickly, disappointed that I already gave them all my information and wasted all that time with them.


I did a quick google search on this site and quickly found out this company was a scam. You can read details on them here: Johnson & Armel Consulting and Staffing Services Complaints - Scam.