Research the company
Look for an official website, a consistent business name and a company email address. Confirm the opening through an independent contact if something feels unusual.
Understand the information in a listing, do your own checks and know when to pause. Here are some useful habits for your job search.
Look for an official website, a consistent business name and a company email address. Confirm the opening through an independent contact if something feels unusual.
Read the responsibilities, location, work arrangement and pay. Ask the employer to clarify anything missing before making a commitment.
Requests to buy gift cards, send cryptocurrency, cash a cheque or transfer money for equipment are warning signs. Pause and verify the request independently.
Keep banking details, identity documents and passwords out of your résumé and application note. Only provide sensitive information after verifying who is requesting it and why.
Use the contact form to send the listing link, employer name and what happened. Do not include passwords or financial details in your report.