How would i know if an employment agency is legal?

I submitted my resume at Cruise Internation:Cruise International" <consumerdir@cruiseshipjob.net. I think they are an employment agency for jobs on cruise.But before they can process my application, I need to pay a processing fee.Before i make any payment i want to make sure that I am dealing with the real people processing such employment.

Answer:
Check on-line with Companies House they should be able to help you. Normally when people request money I feel they are a bit dubious. Good Luck
contact better business bureau or look them up in Hoovers: Hoovers.com
It's a scam.
call your state attourney general , the better business bureau, and professional licensing board.
Sounds fishy to me.

Real agencies do not charge up front. They are paid by the company that hires you and then only after you are hired.

I would back away.

If you are interested in that type of work contact the companies directly. Pay for a phone call. Many probably have Web sites or phone message sites that list real jobs.
through reliable friends and personal relationships.
Monster , Yahoo Hotjobs, Careerbuilder are some of the largest job boards, where you can apply for jobs and upload your resume. Since Craigslist, allows free job postings, many smaller companies post their vacancies on this online classifieds website. You can also search for jobs from multiple websites using aggregators like SimplyHired and Indeed. Referrals are also becoming a increasingly popular way to get hired.
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