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Avoiding job scams has always been the top priority for every job seeker out there. Make every cash count and every moment spent on legit job posts. In this article, we will show you the top tips to avoid these scams and enjoy your work. Read to find out about it.
Nothing hurts more than applying for a job that doesn’t actually exist. When starting out, many of us struggle to differentiate between similar job portals and at the same time spend a large amount of time verifying authentic jobs. This may discourage you to search further especially if you’re a new graduate, eager to look for jobs and jumpstart your career but encounter job scams instead. We’ve been there, and we want to make this easier for you. How to know if a job is a scam? Below is a checklist that ticks all the boxes for you to land the job of your dream and avoid job scams that plague the market. Let’s dive into it! How to check if it’s a legitimate online job siteFull contact informationThe first thing you notice when clicking to any website is the information displayed on it. Can you find enough contact information about the website owners, in this case, the job-posting service providers? Make sure you can find and verify these types of information: Is the location real? Even when it’s a remote-job portal, there must be at least one headquarter elsewhere traceable on the map. Then, compare the address to the actual site. If there is any mismatch, chances are the website is not as legit as claimed. Can you contact them via email? This is crucial to make sure you can reach someone in charge to help you with any problems using their service. After finding out as much as you can from the site, you can email them for some lingering questions and see how they respond. A reliable job portal usually takes care of your concern in a timely and helpful manner, giving you the instructions needed to navigate their website. If not, it’s likely one of the many red flags in the job search. Are there obvious spelling errors?Don’t get me wrong: Even as a native speaker, I sometimes mess up my language. But not on a professional website that might make a not-so-good impression on first-time visitors. If a company can’t afford to have a spellcheck team to make their portal error-free, think twice before applying for any jobs. Identity theft: Be careful what kind of information you provide to avoid job scamsNormally, if you register for enough accounts of the same job-seeking type, you are only asked to provide basic contact information (name, age, address, mobile phone number, email, job title, and the like) and to confirm that you agree with their privacy policy. Certain European countries are strict with their data privacy issues so that they limit the amount of information the job portals can obtain. Therefore, you should definitely be on your guard if some websites require sensitive information, such as your bank account and/or security numbers. In times of cyber advancements, be careful what information you give out online. Check social media presence Let’s face it: It’s 2021, any legitimate online job sites would invest their time into building trust on social media platforms. Not only that, their brand message should be consistent on all channels. If you stumble on a website announcing that it specializes in designer jobs, but claims to cover every remote position on Facebook, be careful to avoid what seems to be a job scam.
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January 2022
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