The Compiled Tips
for Safe Internet Job Search
Find the Company's Website: One of the first things to do when you find a job listing
online is to verify if the company has a legitimate website. Dubious companies
will most likely not have a website. Once you find a company's website, check
the profile, about us, and contact information page. You should especially
double check if there is a listed company address. A company that doesn't have
this on its website is usually a tell-tale sign that it is a sham.
Examine a Website's Content: They say that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
However, in this case, the better the company website looks, the higher the
chances are that it isn't a scam site. Check the links and content partners of
the website, if any. "A legitimate company would not mind spending a large
amount of money to have a website designed beautifully as the same serves as
the business's window to the world," the POEA said.
Be Wary of Hard Copies: Companies operating on the Internet would like to operate
consistently through online means.A company asking you to send resumes and
application papers through snail mail should raise a red flag.
Be Skeptical of Job Offers: If the company offers a luxurious salary with other perks
and benefits, be extra careful in dealing with that job. Usually, if an offer is
too good to be true, it probably is a scam, trying to lure you to shell out
your hard earned cash in exchange for nothing.
Web searches also let you see if there are existing
complaints against the company from others who have already been scammed.
Source: Philippine Overseas Employment Agency and -
Andrei Medina, VVP, GMA News
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