29 January 2020
When you think a job is good to be true, it probably is. Here’s a list of things to look out for before applying for a job:
- If it pays way more than other similar jobs on the market, it’s a warning sign.
- If you receive unsolicited communications and/or offers for jobs you did not apply for. Genuine/ reputable companies will not send you unsolicited job offers.
- If the job is hosted on an unpopular website, or the email address used is not from the company or is misspelled.
- If the message sender is using a free email address such as Yahoo, Live, Hotmail or Gmail, or the message is not addressed to you personally.
- If the job has very vague requirements or the job description is not clear and doesn’t ask for specific skills, qualifications or previous experience.
- If the recruiter asks you to send money in advance to pay for things such as: training materials, work visas, credit checks, or asks for sensitive information such as your bank details.
- If you are being asked for financial information to set up a company account or for direct deposits.
- If there is an insistence on urgency for information. Do online research on the company or person you are dealing with or call the company reception.
- If you are offered a role without anyone seeing your CV or interviewing you, or being offered a role within minutes of applying.
- If the recruiter asks to meet you for an interview at a location that’s not on company premises.
