Following recent commentary on the web and in newspapers we wanted to highlight for our candidates the importance of safety when job hunting online and the things to watch out for.
In the article linked to above it refers to the fact that fake jobs or scam companies are preying on graduates and those who are unemployed and desperate for a job, this has recently become more prevalent for obvious reasons. Most jobsites monitor the jobs that are posted on their site, but with the volume of jobs posted it's not always possible to check through every job.
We do our best to keep an eye on the ads posted on the site, also when an agency or a company signs up we check their registered company ID and that they have a valid Recruitment Agency License however we do also rely on feedback from our candidates so if you come across any suspect roles please let us know (info@recruitireland.com). We can only speak for our own safety measures, other jobsites may not be as conscious of this issue as we are.
Below I have highlighted some things to bear in mind when job hunting online;
- If it seems too good to be true there is a strong probability that it is!
- Ads based from home, data entry online, graduate jobs and jobs based abroad seem to be the most common type of fake ad. That’s not to say that all of these are fake but be extra cautious if the company you apply to is based overseas.
- Before sending your CV forward for a role do some research on the company or agency advertising the role, check that their address and phone number is valid for example.
- Never ever give your bank details, credit card number or PPS number to anyone unless you know them or you trust the site.
- Never pay an agency to process your application; it is illegal in Ireland for an agency to charge a candidate for their placement services.
- If you are reading this and think you might have given your details to someone in error contact your bank immediately.
You may have some other tips for our jobseekers, please feel free to comment below.