The process of job hunting takes time, effort, and willpower. Sometimes, job applicants can get
desperate and apply anywhere that seems promising, even accepting a suspicious interview.
invitations without a proper background check on the organization or a basic review of the
sender, job title, and description.
These little details can be the difference between falling into the hands of scammers and, worse,
still, kidnappers. While it is important to move forward with your career, one needs to be careful.
to avoid scam recruitment. There are a few things young graduates can do when they get an
email or message about a job opportunity.
Firstly, run a quick background check. This should not take you more than 10 to 15 minutes.
Then, check the company’s name and website, and run a check on the sender’s name and
email.
Typically, standard organizations publish job openings on their websites or verified
third-party job platforms, so you should be wary if you get hiring information via a random
broadcast on WhatsApp.
Recently, a piece of false hiring news was circulating via WhatsApp.
about a hiring manager at Jumia Nigeria recruitment for remote positions. A simple check of the
contact details would show that it didn’t come from the company.
Furthermore, a reputable company like Jumia wouldn’t be conducting its recruitment via WhatsApp messages. Secondly, it is advisable to stick to verified job platforms for information on job opportunities.
LinkedIn, Jobberman, and JobMag are some platforms you can search on.
Lastly, do not respond to or go for a job interview that you didn’t apply for. Ensure you carefully record all the jobs you applied for and note the consistency in the information shared and contact details.
Dear job applicant, please stay safe out there
