How can you identify job scams that hurt employers and candidates?

When I was working as a recruiter, responsible for senior-level hiring, it was the recruitment team's job to refine and fine-tune the resume. This process never involved candidates incurring expenses or making changes solely to meet the company's hiring criteria. Job scams can take many forms, and scammers are continually evolving their tactics. I have many clients who were promised jobs and got resume-writing services in return. It's important to note that a genuine company would never demand money from job candidates for resume services or request that candidates modify their resumes as a prerequisite for employment. If you are facing challenges with your resume or job search, it is best to hire a certified resume writer and coach.

There are some very convincing scams out there, here's a few things to look for. 1. If someone is emailing you from a gmail.com or outlook.com or similar, don't engage with them. If it was a legitimate job, they would be contacting you from their work email. 2. Do not agree to a chat only interview. Make sure your interview is actually on on the phone, in person or virtual where you can actually speak with someone. 3. When contacted about a job, go to the company website and see if it's actually listed. One of the largest job scams I've seen are from people who falsely represent a company by mimicking an email domain 4. Spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Identifying job scams that can harm employees and candidates requires vigilance and careful evaluation. Here are some key signs to watch for: 1. Too Good to Be True: If a job offer promises extremely high salaries or benefits that seem too good to be true, it's a red flag. 2. Lack of Company Information: Legitimate companies provide detailed information about their organization, including a physical address, website, and contact information. Scammers often lack this information. 3. Poorly Written Job Listings: Job postings riddled with grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, or vague descriptions .

There are job scams out there where a company will say that they're going to train you to "be your own boss". After you apply, they'll give you a perfunctory interview and ask you to purchase their coaching sessions. They will try to convince you that the coaching sessions anything else you buy from them is an "investment" in your future business. Don't fall for it! Research companies before you apply. Check sites like Glassdoor and search the company name on Google followed by the word "scam" to see if anyone has written about them before on Reddit or some other forum.

Huge RED flag in a job application is the detailed personal information. Never give out your social security number or any banking information. If you are ever asked for this information, immediately stop what you are doing and report them. Keep your personal data safe.

I've noticed that fake jobs and scams usually take the job seeker directly to the final stages of the recruitment process, where they talk about job offers and ask for immediate joining. I received numerous phony job offers from scammers claiming that I had been chosen for a certain job that I had applied for, but in reality, I had never heard of that job or that organization. As a result, any recruitment process that goes very quickly and easily without understanding who you are or what set of skills you have, please do not go for it.

Bait and switch is a tactic for getting more applicants to a less desired shift/position etc. It's happened to friends of mine and though it's not a scam in the truest sense, it's a lie. The shift, the pay range or responsibilities will change quite a bit from the job post to the initial contact to an interview.