10 Signs a Job Posting May Be a Scam
1. The recruiter contacts you
One warning sign that a job offer may be illegitimate is that the hiring manager or employer makes contact with you first, usually by stating that they found your resume online or through an email.
2. You receive a job offer right away
Receiving a job offer right away without having applied to an open position, spoken with a hiring manager or participated in an interview can be a huge red flag
3. The pay is extremely high
If you notice that the description mentions an unusually high-income level for the position, it may be a warning sign.
4. The schedule seems too flexible
While many career opportunities provide flexible work hours and schedules that promote a healthy work-life balance, if a job appears to be just a little too flexible, it could be another warning sign
5. Job requirements and description are vague
Real job opportunities have quite specific job details and requirements that you’ll always see in a description.
6. The company requires payment from you
Be careful of any company, recruiter or job offer that requires a form of payment from you.
7. The job promises that you’ll get wealthy fast
If you notice that a job opportunity promises that you’ll be able to build wealth quickly or get extremely rich within a month, it’s a likely warning sign that the job you’re after isn’t genuine.
8. Communication appears unprofessional
Another big warning sign that a job may be illegitimate is unprofessional communication.
9. Contact information for the employer or company is missing
In addition to unprofessional communication, many fake job opportunities tend to have missing contact information or vague details about the organization
10. A company requests confidential information before hiring
When a company hires new employees, it’s usually a requirement to fill out tax documents, submit bank information for direct deposit and other processes that require confidential and personal information.
