Have you ever been catfished?
But that kind of deceit would never happen in a professional setting… would it?
By now, youve probably heard about theMadbirdjob scam that hit the news back in February.
Madbird was advertised as a British-based design agency run by a charismatic and energetic leader, Ali Ayad.
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Employees were all hired remotely.
They were also working on a commission-only basis during their six-month probation.
When the truth came out, everyone was left out of pocket and unemployed.
Heres how to verify an employer is legitimate before you even apply for a job.
Go with your gut
This is the number one rule.
Do some research to see what kind of perks and benefits other companies are offering.
If this job is miles ahead of the rest, you better figure out why.
Always go with your gut.
Question vague salaries
This is a big red flag.
Plus it helps job seekers evaluate the roles seniority.
Either way, proceed with caution.
Do a company deep dive
This step is important.
We now have more information than ever before right at our fingertips.
Google the company or employer.
Google the text of the job spec too has it been copied from another company?
Visit the company website.
Also check Glassdoor,Facebook, Instagram, andTwitter.
Dont forget to search hashtags too.
Take a note of anything negative you find such as bad reviews or disgruntled employees.
You should also pay close attention to any communications that you have with them.
verify theyre using a company email address.
Some fake companies claim that you better invest money into your work before you could get started.
Sometimes this is disguised as funds that are required for training or personal development.
This is a huge no-no.
After all, your company is supposed to be paying you, not the other way round.
Genuine, established companies will invest in you, its as simple as that.
Ready to take the next steps in your job hunt?
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When shes not writing up her next article, shes usually hiking or spending a whole afternoon on Pinterest.
