How to spot a bogus job on job listings platform or careers recruitment website
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How to spot a bogus job on job listings platform or careers recruitment website

Meta AI: To spot a bogus job on job listings platforms or career recruitment websites, look out for these red flags:

1. *Poorly written job descriptions*: Scammers often write vague or unprofessional job postings with typos and grammatical errors.

2. *Unrealistic salary or benefits*: Be cautious of jobs offering unusually high salaries or benefits, as they might be trying to lure you into a scam.

3. *Lack of company information*: Legitimate companies will provide clear information about their business, website, and contact details. Be wary of jobs with minimal or no company information.

4. *Request for personal information*: Be cautious of jobs asking for personal information, such as social security numbers or bank account details, during the application process.

5. *Unusual payment methods*: Scammers might ask for payment or transfer funds through unusual methods, like wire transfers or prepaid debit cards.

6. *No interview process*: Legitimate companies usually conduct interviews or assessments. Be suspicious of jobs with no interview process or those offering jobs immediately after application.

7. *Unprofessional email addresses*: Scammers might use generic email addresses (e.g., @gmail, @yahoo) instead of company email addresses.

8. *Job requirements don't match the job title*: Be cautious of jobs with mismatched requirements or responsibilities.

9. *No clear job responsibilities*: Legitimate companies will provide clear job responsibilities. Be wary of jobs with vague or unclear responsibilities.

10. *Your instincts*: If a job feels off or too good to be true, trust your instincts and avoid applying.

Remember, always research the company and verify their legitimacy before applying or providing personal information.
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When spotting a sketchy job listing, there are a few red flags to watch for. First, if the job requires minimal skills but promises a considerable salary, that’s a warning sign. Make sure the job description aligns with What Skills Do I Need. It probably is if it’s vague or sounds too good to be true. Also, check if the company has a legitimate website or contact info. If it’s missing or looks fishy, proceed with caution. Researching the company and seeing if their reviews match up is always a good idea. Trust your gut—if something feels off, it’s worth digging deeper.
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#3

Many recruitment agencies put up real job advertisements of companies but never have intention to hire but only to collect resumes.
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Recruitment agencies want to give 99% job fit candidates to their clients

One headhunter interviewed me but all questions were about my boss

Waste my time!

Why do we need 5 Mayors and 80 PAP Ministers? 
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#5

Need to flag out to authority else they think many jobs offers when there isn't
Anyway can observe got couple of posts keep repeat for half a year, likely
collecting data, maybe for compare wages...
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