In this episode, I am joined by Craig Fisher, a talent acquisition professional, to discuss the pervasive problem of job scams affecting job seekers and employers. I welcome Craig Fisher to the show. Craig is a fractional talent acquisition leader and consultant for various companies. He has a unique employer perspective on the job scam surge and how they respond.
Highlights:
This episode will be published on two podcasts: "The Voice of Job Seekers" (later this fall) and "The Job Scam Report."
Craig notes the complications employers face with job postings, particularly through applicant tracking systems (ATS). He highlights how scammers pirate job feeds, using XML data from ATS to deceive job seekers.
Employer Challenges: Craig discusses how new companies may seem suspicious to job seekers due to their lack of legacy content. He emphasizes the importance of employer branding in building trust.
Details of Job Scams: Scammers create nearly identical job postings or URLs to trick job seekers. Craig mentions that organized crime syndicates are often behind these scams. - Craig advises being cautious about clicking suspicious links or engaging with unknown entities.
Advice for Employers: Craig recommends employers test their job application processes to ensure they are user-friendly and legitimate. He also stresses the importance of having a clear and transparent hiring process outlined on a company's website.
Evergreen Jobs and Data Usage: Craig clarifies that many job postings are "evergreen," continuously collecting resumes for high-turnover positions. He underscores the importance of employers having privacy policies and safely managing applicant data.
Data Breaches and Global Concerns: I raise concerns about data breaches and the global nature of job scams. Craig notes that global sourcing teams contribute to the complexity of data security.
Craig agrees with the widespread and growing threat of job scams. For those interested in learning more or reading his book, he provides his contact information, including his website (hiring-humans.com) and LinkedIn.
You can watch our conversation below:
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Title: Had Enough of Job Scams? Here's How To Protect Yourself.