REAL OR FAKE?
Discerning a ‘legit’
job advert
BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR ANY JOB OPPORTUNITY, check that the job ad is legit. Career Update provides tips to recognise an ‘illegit’ job advert. Let’s examine the following job advert:
by Natalie Thomas
WE ARE HIRING!
An online sales company is looking for sales and marketing interns. The requirements are good comunication skills, a lovely smile, dedicate and enjoy working, ability to make the customer feel comfortable, preferense to girls 170cm in height. R300 per day + bonus and free tshirt.
GOOD NAME
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Do the following audit: - Watch out for poor grammar and spelling. - Check the company’s website for discrepancies and indicators of professionalism - Check the company’s social media links and comments - Search for the company’s physical address, geolocation & contact details - Compare the job title with the required skills and competencies
- Do not pay money for anything. Legitimate employers do not charge to hire - If it sounds too good to be true, you can be sure it is. - Does the pay match the stated work - Can you find the company on the internet - Refrain from paying over money as you could be scammed CU
Clearly this job advert fails the audit and should be avoided. UWC CAREER UPDATE 2020 |
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