GET ME HIRED KRISTI! OKAY I GOT YOU!
Dear Future Hires,
You’re hustling! Updating your resume, applying, networking and then BOOM: an offer shows up in your inbox that feels a little too perfect.
Before you click, sign, or send let’s break down the common employment scams you need to dodge—and how to stay protected while chasing the career you deserve.
🎭 1. The Impersonator Scam
“Hi, I’m a recruiter from Meta and we found your resume impressive…”
They use real company logos and even fake emails that look legit. You get excited then they ask for personal info or payment for onboarding. 🚩 ✅ Real recruiters never ask for money or banking info. Check emails carefully and verify through official career pages.
💸 2. The Upfront Fee Scam
“We guarantee placement for $199.99!”
If someone promises interviews or dream jobs, but only after you cough up cash… it’s a scam. ✅ No legit company charges you to apply. Period.
🕵️ 3. The Work-from-Home Trap
“Make $1,200/week working remote with no experience! Only work 60-90 minutes a day”
Tempting, right? They lure you in, then ask for your address to “send equipment”—or request banking info to “set up payroll.” ✅ Research the company and job title. If it's vague, sketchy, or sounds too good to be true, dig deeper.
🔒 4. The Phishing Interview
Fake Zoom & Calendar links, suspicious “interview platforms,” requests to download strange software.
They pose as hiring teams and trick you into clicking malicious links. ✅ Use only trusted video platforms and watch for typos or odd URLs. Employers never require software downloads just to “chat.”
That was a lot & I’m so sorry that we have to go through all of this just to find a job! Here are my top tips for staying safe:
Use a dedicated job search email
Never give out your SSN, bank info, or home address before a verified offer
Always double-check recruiter profiles and hiring portals
Bookmark Stop Scams and LinkedIn's Job Scams Resource for updates
Sharing some visual examples of employment scams here 👇🏾
NEW JOB ALERT
ASK YOUR JOB SEARCH/LAYOFF QUESTION HERE
I want to hear from my job seekers! What questions regarding the job search/ layoff/personal branding do you have for me? I’ll answer 1 or 2 of them in the next newsletter. Ask your question here
🤞🏾ANSWERING YOUR JOB SEARCH QUESTION!
I was laid off and I keep getting to the final round of interviews but not getting chosen. What are the questions I can ask myself to figure out where I’m going wrong and optimize?
-Ashley
First of all you are doing such a good job with making it to the final round! Congrats! Now we just need to seal the deal! Before we get into what questions you should ask, let’s talk about how you can stand out.
In this tough job market there are multiple, qualified job seekers making it to the final round. One thing I do to make sure I stand out is to create a presentation or a pitch. You can ask the recruiter what things will be covered in the final round and add that to your pitch deck. Make sure your pitch deck covers why you will be a good fit for the role and how you would solve a potential problem WITHOUT GIVING AWAY TO MUCH INFORMATION. Not saying it will guarantee you a job offer, but will definitely help when it comes to impressing the hiring manager.
Questions you can ask at the end of the interview:
“What does your team do well & what are some challenges a candidate like myself could come in & assist with?
“Based on my answers, do you have any hesitance about my candidacy that I can help clear up?” (I’ve heard many other recruiters push back on this although I find it helpful)
My linktree is filled with job seeker reach out temples, resume and cover letter builders along with FREE AI certs to help you be successful.
That’s it for now, but just know when I come across something to help you land a job or assist in making extra money, you’ll be the FIRST to know! Love yall 💌
P.S. New job announcement going up on LinkedIn this week!
