Job Posting Verification Process

6 months of raising voice against Fake Recruiters ✨ I don't have a number of people who have been impacted but I am happy, even if it's 1, it's still a change. A lot of Fake Recruiters have blocked me but anyways a lot of them are left. Identifying fake job recruiters on LinkedIn can be challenging, but there are several red flags and best practices that can help you spot them: 1. Incomplete Profiles: Genuine recruiters typically have a complete and detailed LinkedIn profile, including a professional photo, a comprehensive job history, and recommendations. Fake recruiters often have sparse profiles with few connections. 2. Unprofessional Communication: Be wary of messages with poor grammar, spelling errors, or unprofessional language. Legitimate recruiters usually maintain a professional tone and standard in their communications. 3. Vague Job Descriptions: Authentic recruiters provide clear and detailed job descriptions. If the job details are vague or sound too good to be true, it might be a scam. 4. Request for Personal Information: Real recruiters will not ask for sensitive personal information such as your bank details, or full address upfront. Be cautious if such information is requested early in the process. 5. Email Domains: Check the recruiter's email domain. Legitimate recruiters usually have company email addresses (e.g., @company.com) rather than generic ones (e.g., @gmail.com, @yahoo.com). 6. Pressure and Urgency: Scammers often try to create a sense of urgency to pressure you into making quick decisions. A reputable recruiter will give you time to consider the opportunity and ask questions. 7. Research the Company: Verify the company the recruiter claims to represent. Visit the company's official website, check for job postings, and see if the recruiter is listed among their staff. 8. Verify with the Company: Contact the company directly using contact information from their official website to verify the recruiter's legitimacy. 9. Network and Connections: Legitimate recruiters often have numerous connections and are part of professional groups and associations. Look at the recruiter's connections and endorsements to gauge their authenticity. 10. Too Good to Be True Offers: Be skeptical of job offers that promise very high salaries for minimal work or seem unusually easy to get. By staying vigilant and using these strategies, you can better protect yourself from fake job recruiters on LinkedIn.

🚨 “We are no longer actively recruiting for this role.” 🚨 Job seekers — how many times have you seen that line after spending hours tailoring your resume, crafting a cover letter, and mentally investing in a position that’s been posted for weeks or even months? Here’s the reality: if a company is no longer actively recruiting, the role should be taken down. Period. Leaving outdated job postings up doesn’t just waste candidates’ time — it erodes trust in your employer brand. It signals disorganization and a lack of respect for the applicant experience. If positions are frozen, filled internally, or no longer prioritized, that’s fine — things change. But let’s also change the standard: 📌 Remove stale listings. 📌 Communicate clearly and promptly. 📌 Respect candidates’ time and effort. Recruitment is a two-way street. Let’s keep the road clear and honest. #JobSearch #HiringPractices #CandidateExperience #RecruiterTips #JobSeekerSupport #TransparencyMatters

Is #employerbranding hurting your business growth? Over the last couple of years, I've noticed a curious trend: companies repeatedly posting the same job openings, especially for mid-to-senior roles, sometimes for a year or more. These postings often receive hundreds of applications within days—so, what’s really going on? Are companies hunting for unicorns while applicants are mostly horses (or bots)? How long can critical roles afford to stay vacant? Are these even real openings, or “ghost jobs,” as recent news reports suggest? Through conversations with #headhunters and HR leaders, it’s clear that many of these roles are aspirational rather than essential — positions that are “good to have,” not urgent. In contrast, peer CXOs who could be candidates for these jobs feel it is an innovative PR move—designed to create the illusion of #growth and #expansion. How does this hurt the company’s long-term growth? 1. Leaking Future Strategy: Assuming these are real jobs, posting the same opening multiple times shows competitors exactly where your growth priorities lie, giving them the chance to get ahead. I’ve often predicted business moves by simply observing repeated job postings and related conversations among competitors. 2. Damaging Employer Brand: A prolonged, visible search can signal inflexible criteria and a lack of agility in hiring, making the company less attractive to top talent. High performers are drawn to environments that embrace diversity, and rigid shortlisting processes can alienate them. 3. Eroding Trust: When job posts lead nowhere, candidates start to view them as "fake." This erodes trust and can tarnish your brand, making it harder to attract quality talent in the future. So, what’s a better way to build your #employerbrand? 1. Be Selective About Public Posts: Not every role needs a public listing. When you do post, ensure there’s a clear contact point to humanize the process and signal that your brand is open to engaging. 2. Shift from Job-Centric to Aspiration-Centric Hiring: Highlight what growth means at your company and encourage open applications based on aspirations, not just existing job titles. Axis Bank for example, appears to have attracted diverse leaders for its programs on DEI, CSR, and strategic growth initiatives. 3. Feature Your Team: If your goal is to drive social media engagement, showcase the stories of your inspirational employees. It's far more impactful than promoting non-existent jobs.   What’s your take on this trend? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

This message goes out to all, whether or not you're looking for a job. But, job seekers, please be extra vigilant. Scammers are taking advantage of people like you at an alarming rate with more frequent and more sophisticated ploys to steal your information, money, and ultimately your trust. The good news is, many of these scammers are lazy, using messages that share DNA that is easy to spot, report, and delete. The screenshot is one I received, let's take a look. 1) Suspicious sender: katherinegarciaguq@outlook.fr 2) Name mismatch: Look at the sender's email and location and the name in the message Katherine and Rachel? Which one is correct? Neither. 3) Formulaic messaging: "Your resume has been recommended by several online recruitment companies..." No it hasn't. 4) Remote work: While there is plenty of legitimate remote work, this is often a red flag. 5) Math isn't mathing: "60 to 90 minutes daily and earn $200 to $500 per day. The base salary is $800 for every 4 days worked, with a 5-day probation period. Afterward you can sign a contract with a base salary of $5,000 per month plus a performance bonus of $1,000 to $3,000." SAY WHAT? 6) Dumb job descriptions: "This flexible role involves assisting (Adjust) merchants with data updates, visibility, and bookings." What's the job title? 7) Telegram, Whatsapp, etc.: Asks you to send a message to a different number, or even says to send via Telegram or Whatsapp. Sometimes you just need to trust your gut. These are extra steps, but you must protect yourself. Here's a are some suggestions: If you ever receive a similar message appearing to be from Energy Hire, rest assured it is not legit. Our Recruiting Specialists are easily identifiable, and verifiable, something a scammer can't do. If you need someone to take a look at a potentially suspicious message you've received, ask a friend or family member to help make a call before you reply. You can also message Michael M. or me and we'll help if we can. #consumerprotection #caveatemptor #protectyourself

I've reached my limit with job scams. It's unacceptable that people are being exploited during their job search. I'm sharing this to help others avoid the same frustration. In today's competitive job market, vigilance is key. Scammers are increasingly sophisticated, targeting job seekers with fraudulent offers. Here's how to spot potential red flags in job interview and offer emails: 1. Verify the Sender: Cross-reference the sender's name and title with the company's official website, LinkedIn, and platforms like Glassdoor. If you can't confirm their association, proceed with caution. 2. Email Domain and Addresses:Legitimate companies typically use professional email domains. Be wary of emails from generic addresses like Gmail, Outlook, or Hotmail. 3. Pay close attention to CC recipients. Mass emails to multiple personal email addresses are a significant warning sign. 4. Unrealistic Promises:"Too good to be true" offers regarding salary, benefits, or work hours should raise immediate suspicion. Research industry standards to gauge realistic expectations. 5. Excessive Detail in Initial Contact:While some information is necessary, an interview request laden with excessive details, especially financial or personal, is a potential red flag. 6. Suspicious Links and Meeting Platforms: Be cautious of direct, specific links to Zoom, Teams, or "chat" platforms provided in unsolicited emails. Verify meeting details through official company channels. 7. Requests for Payment or Personal Financial Information: Legitimate employers will never ask for payment or sensitive financial details during the initial stages of the hiring process. 8. Lack of Professionalism in Signatures and Branding: Look for proper company logos, HR contact information, and professional signatures. The absence of these elements is a major warning sign. 9. Absence of Company HR Identification: A legitimate company will have a HR department. If there is no mention of HR, or a way to contact them, be very concerned. At last but not least, stay informed and protect yourself. Share these tips with your network to help others avoid falling victim to job scams. If you encounter a suspicious offer, request for interviews or requesting other information, report it to the relevant job board and authorities. #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #ScamAlert #JobScams #LinkedInTips #FraudPrevention #HiringTips

Alert to Job Seekers: The job market is tough right now, and unfortunately, that provides opportunities for scammers. Last week, I had someone impersonating me who created a fake profile and was asking candidates to send their resumes to a personal email address. In light of that, I thought it would be a good idea to make a post with some things to look out for: 1. Unverified emails: Real recruiters use their company emails, not personal ones. 2. Links to roles: If the recruiter doesn't share a link to direct you to the role on the company's website, ask for it. If they don't provide it, keep moving. 3. Requests for sensitive information: Be very cautious when providing personal data to anyone. You should be providing this information on your application, on the company website. 4. Too good to be true: If what they're sharing seems too good to be true, it probably is. 5. High pressure: If anyone is pressuring you to make decisions or send information, it's not usually for good reasons. 6. New profiles: On the profile page, it will show you how long the profile has been active. If it was just created, this is a huge red flag. Stay vigilant and always protect your sensitive information. What are some other warning signs that I've missed?

A PSA for job searchers! We've been made aware that Hook is unfortunately one of the many companies being used in a recruiting scam. This time around, there's a scammer named "Scott Riley" claiming to be a Hook recruiter who is emailing people with resumes on Indeed to set up interviews via Skype for a Freelance Photographer role. Keep in mind, this is happening to many companies, big and small, right now. They’re reaching out about full-time and freelance positions, using different names and various email domains. Job searching can be tough enough, so we’ve pulled together some tips to protect yourself from fake recruiters: - If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Plain and simple. Take your time to review the outreach closely.  - Check that email domain. Keep an eye out for the fishy ones like .store and .site or free email services like Yahoo, and always reference the official company site to check contact info. For example, Hook’s legitimate recruiters will only contact you through official @byhook.com email addresses. - Visit the careers page of the company and verify that the role and description match the recruiter's outreach, especially if their initial message is vague. - Most company career pages will have a careers@ or jobs@ email alias that you can reach out to to confirm legitimacy.  - Is the person on LinkedIn? In this day and age, ain't no way a recruiter doesn't have a LinkedIn profile. If they do, check to see if they are verified or if they have the company they claim to be working for listed and tagged as their current employer.  - If a job offer comes way too soon (before any interviews or only after one interview) and the individual is pushing you to sign immediately, this is a warning sign. Legitimate employers will respect your decision to take time to review and think about the offer.  - Do not provide any personal information to these individuals. We will never ask you for things like IDs, Passports, banking information, etc. until after you have started at our agency and during our onboarding or orientation period. #recruitingscam #fakerecruiters

I want to share something I recently experienced that could help someone else avoid being caught off guard. Scammers are no longer hiding behind poorly written emails or obvious fake offers. They’ve changed strategy. Now, they use the names of real people in reputable companies and craft messages that look professional, polished, and almost convincing. I received an email from someone claiming to be a Talent Acquisition Manager at Lumen Technologies. The message was detailed, personalized, and even referenced my LinkedIn profile and professional work. At first glance, it felt legitimate. But then I noticed the red flag: - The email came from danielle.gray.lumen.manager@gmail.com instead of a verified corporate domain like @lumen.com. That was the giveaway—it was a scam. This is the same trick I saw in Frank Anwana, MBA. post last week: it looked real, but the scammer slipped up on the email details. 💡 How to Spot Fake Recruiter/Job Scam Emails: 1. Check the Email Address – real recruiters use company domains (e.g., @microsoft.com, @lumen.com), not Gmail/Yahoo. 2. Look for Overly Generic Praise – scammers often exaggerate your achievements without specifics. 3. Verify on LinkedIn – cross-check if the recruiter exists and works at the company. Don’t rely only on the email signature. 4. Beware of Urgency or Suspicious Links – if they rush you to click, apply, or share details, pause immediately. 5. Trust Your Gut – if something feels off, it probably is. Scammers are getting smarter, but we can be smarter too. Slow down, double-check, and verify before you respond. PS : Lumen Technologies please take note. Someone is impersonating your company and using your ex-staff Danielle Gray to run this scam Br, Segun Sobodu

As an HR professional, I've seen my fair share of job postings and recruitment processes. However, a disturbing trend has caught my attention and I’m sure many have noticed it but none seems to want to talk about it. Many companies are posting jobs not to find the right candidate, but to gather resumes for other purposes. This practice raises several red flags, and I believe it's essential to address this issue to maintain the integrity of our hiring processes. In some cases, companies use job postings as a means to collect resumes for purposes unrelated to the actual job opening. This can include: - Supporting bids: Companies may use resumes to support their bids for projects or contracts, showcasing their talent pool to potential clients. - Driving traffic to their websites: Job postings might be used to drive traffic to company websites, increasing their online presence and credibility. - Seeking work permits for expatriates: Companies might use resumes to demonstrate that they cannot find local candidates with the required skills, thereby justifying the need for expatriate workers. This practice has several consequences, including: - Wasting applicants' time: Candidates may spend hours applying for jobs that are not genuine, only to be rejected or not even considered. - Undermining trust: When companies use job postings for purposes other than hiring, it can erode trust between employers and potential employees. - Lack of transparency: This practice can lead to a lack of transparency in the hiring process, making it difficult for candidates to understand why they were not selected for a role. This trend is particularly concerning in a number promising industries such as oil and gas, where local candidates may be overlooked for positions that are ultimately filled by expatriates. The practice can perpetuate the notion that local candidates are not qualified for certain roles, which may not always be the case. In my view, only by prioritizing transparency and honesty, companies can build trust with potential employees and create a more equitable hiring process. As HR professionals, it's our responsibility to ensure that our hiring practices are fair, transparent, and respectful of candidates' time and effort. Let's work together to create a more positive and productive recruitment environment. #recruitment #professionalism #hiring #talentpool

❌ 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻—𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱-𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 ❌ With all the recent layoffs, scammers are working overtime. And sadly, non-native English speakers are often their most vulnerable targets. Why? Because scammers know that when people are urgently looking for work or stressed about their visas, they’re more likely to trust quickly—especially if the message sounds professional. Take a look at these screenshots. The  first one shows two messages that are very similar and sent a few minutes apart. The second one has 8K followers with zero connections. Plus, the messages are very similar to the other two "recruiters." Here’s what I’ve seen happen: — Fake job offers from fake recruiters — “Clients” asking for help and then ghosting after getting free work — People offering fast visa or green card services for a fee — Fake profiles pretending to be investors or career coaches Here are a few ways to protect yourself: ✅ Real recruiters don’t ask for money ✅ Real jobs don’t ask for personal info in DMs ✅ Google the company AND the person before responding ✅ Ask for a video call before agreeing to anything ✅ Don’t give free work to anyone you just met online ✅ Look out for choppy English or bad grammar. Also, look for words like "kindly" or "dear," as in the second screenshot (native speakers don't use language like this). Trust your gut. If something feels off, it probably is. And if you’re unsure, ask someone you trust to look at the message with you. Scammers are getting smarter. But so are we. Let’s help each other stay safe.