Five tips to spot fake vacancies online

With a very high unemployment rate, many people are desperate for a job. This desperation could make them vulnerable for scammers who promise them the moon and stars when it comes to a job.

ALSO READ: White River SPCA has big plans, and you are invited

Here are a few tips to separate the real vacancy advertisements from the fakes.

1. If an advertisement for a job requires you to pay any amount of money in advance, it is probably a scam.
2. Companies that correspond from free email addresses are likely fake.
3. Be wary when you receive a job offer without having an interview either face-to-face or telephonic. Also be wary of job offers without a salary.
4. Look out for job descriptions that are vague or sketchy. A real vacancy would stipulate all your duties and responsibilities.
5. If you are offered a random job, without applying for anything, it is also likely to be fake.

ALSO READ: Martin Tobias passes on his accounting skills