how can I know if the job I'm applying online is not a scam?

Answer 1

You don't. I applied for several jobs with a company. One day, I was in the neighborhood and decided to stop in. I went to HR and showed them the ads and my resume. I was very well-qualified for the jobs.

The HT person said the jobs did not exist, but they had been posted so that if positions became available, they had a pool of applicants from which to begin their search.

I was appalled at this, and explain that I spent a great deal of time applying for jobs and filling out applications and writing cover letters. She was obviously embarrassed by this and said the last company she worked at did the same thing.

Answer 2

Its really hit or miss with some, start with company's you have heard of, don't reply to adds with lots of caps, miss-spellings or work from home. If you are unfamiliar with a company you find, try to google or look them up in the yellow pages. If its a scam someone will have a forum thread on google. If you get an interview call for an "orientation" then watch out - they are normally trying to sell you a job, same with email responses telling you your resume is causing you trouble. If possible try to apply to all jobs in person or by fax. Most legit jobs will not have you email a resume to a hotmail, gmail or yahoo (Free) email account. Read all the ads carefully. You will get a better chance at interviews by applying in person (which will give you a good feel about the work place) Good luck with your job search

Answer 3

Actually you cannot know this for sure...now the first rule is never give any of your personal information over the Internet! No Id numbers- no nothing! Phone numbers and general information is fine but nothing else! Do not send any copies of passports/ drivers licenses/ ID cards/ birth certificates over the Internet for any reason. If they want you to move to another location or want you to work from home tell them that you would like a contract made in advance with their business license number, location, the persons name and the city they are located...all these things should be sent to you before any work is done. Take the time to research the company a little...you have the address now you can use the yellow pages to see if they are real or go to the local govt. offices to check out their license.

A lot of this depends on what kind of job your doing though. If you have to go in to a work place it's harder to be a fraud than if you work from home...but you never know. Maybe even try to speak with current employees. I worked for a private school in China for 3 months and one day my students and I came to school and the school owners had shut it down and left...taking the students money and my pay.

Answer 4

Go to your local library and ask to see the kellys business directory. If the business isnt listed in there then dont bother. You may miss legitimate employment as a result but anything reputable tends to be in there with a lot of detail about it. Check online to see if there is a proper phone number and address also-although it doesnt mean that the position exhists. Unfortunately, anyone can set up fake details on the net claiming to offer employment so be careful. Keep to reputable businesses.

Answer 5

Now days they are scam, most of the time they seem very real but its not true at all. So you have to think it over if the job is telling the truth or not. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

I wouldn't apply for anything that makes you buy stuff or sell stuff to friends/family for starters.

Answer 7

well if they want you to apply nude and be "flexible" yeah i think it might be a scam

Answer 8

dont pay any money ever to get a job!!!