Online job search safety hints, courtesy of the SAPS

Online job searching is one of the most popular ways to find employment.

It’s fast and easy, and you can tailor your application to each job description with ease. However, one still needs to be safe online.

The SAPS urge the public to be vigilant at all times when job hunting.

If a position or job offer seems too good to be true, if you feel uncomfortable with some of the requested information, or if something just doesn’t seem right, ignore it or process it with extreme caution.

Some of the typical red flags to look out for:
• Jobs offering quick and easy money.

• Jobs appearing to be from a reputable, familiar company yet, with no job poster, generic email, or website domain. Always validate by referring to the company’s website to verify the advertised vacancies.

• Jobs that say ‘no catch’ or ‘not a scam’.

• Jobs that offer you a position without an interview, a background check, or references.

• If applicants are asked for money for a processing fee or to secure an interview.

• The job advertisement includes many spelling and grammatical errors.

• The employer contacts you by phone. However, there is no way to call them back, or the number is not available.

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