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🚨 Important Notice: Job Scam Alert 🚨   We have recently been informed that individuals are receiving text messages pretending to be from YER USA, offering remote job opportunities with minimal information provided.   These messages are NOT from us.   Please be advised: ❌ YER USA does not send vague text messages regarding remote jobs. ❌Do not reply to any suspicious text messages offering remote jobs with limited details before verifying authenticity.   How to Verify Authenticity: 👉Check if the sender works for YER USA on our website: www.yer-usa.com 👉Verify their email and phone number on our website 👉Look up the person on LinkedIn.   If you ever have any doubts or need further confirmation, please: 📞Call us at 1 404 567 5610 ✉Email us at [email protected]   Your safety and trust are our top priorities!   #JobScamAlert #StaySafe #YERUSA

Remote job listings are becoming increasingly scammy... While remote job boards should do more to audit their listings, you can take a few steps to protect your data yourself. Firstly, research the company. Search for the company name and browse for reviews and references. Find the company website, check the address and telephone number, and search the company registration site for the country where the company is registered. Beware of recent scams with a generic address and no online presence. Secondly, watch out for generic job descriptions. When you read through the job description, you will often find it very generic, with little information about the role, company, and industry. Look for spelling and grammar errors and inaccurate information about the role and industry. Lastly, use LinkedIn to find the company page. Browse through the people associated with the company, read through profiles, and follow your gut instinct. If you have any doubts, do not apply for the role. #jobscams #remotejobs #remotework

Avoid Scammers When Searching for Remote Jobs May is Scam Awareness Month, and as remote job opportunities rise, so do scams target unsuspected remote job seekers. Scammers are getting creative, using various tactics to deceive and exploit vulnerable individuals. Stay vigilant and be informed to avoid falling prey! Common Scam Alert to Watch Out for as a Remote Worker: = Fake Job Listings that promises high pay, flexible work, and quick hiring. = Fraudulent interviews that aim to extract personal information or money. = Scams that promise easy money. = Fake training programs or certifications that promise guaranteed jobs etc. How to Identify Scammers as a Remote Worker: • Pressure to Act Fast. • Poor Grammar and Spelling. • Unsolicited Job Offers. • Requests for Personal Information or Money Etc. How Protect Yourself: ~ Verify Company Legitimacy and check for review. ~ Be Caution of Unusual Communication Channels like text messages or Social Media. ~ Don't Send Money or Share Sensitive information with unverified sources ~ Report Suspicious Activity Etc. #RemoteWorker #Awareness #JobSeekers #RemoteJobs

I've noticed that some job postings on LinkedIn receive over 100 applications within just 15 minutes to an hour of being posted. It's hard to believe that all these applications are submitted manually. I suspect that some people are using software tools, such as Playwright, to scrape job data and then automatically edit resumes with relevant keywords before applying. LinkedIn's AI could be playing a role in this. It’s possible that people are reverse-engineering LinkedIn’s algorithms and developing software to bypass these systems, leading to a surge in spam applications. It’s similar to how cheaters exploit vulnerabilities in video games to gain an unfair advantage. Additionally, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) may not always operate in the best interest of employers. AI still makes mistakes. I saw a video on TikTok demonstrating that using the right keywords can bypass the ATS, even if the content isn't ideal. For example, someone might write, "I was a leader of a large group that collected money from street vendors, providing them with more protection from competition, boosting their sales by 60 percent." This may pass the ATS screening due to keyword optimization, despite not being a genuine or ethical job experience.

**🚨 Beware of Remote Job Scams! 🚨** Imagine receiving a job offer out of the blue for a high-paying remote position. It seems too good to be true—and often, it is. Protect yourself by watching out for these red flags: 🔴 **Unsolicited Job Offers**: Be cautious if you receive job offers without applying or interviewing. 🔴 **Requests for Personal Information**: Legitimate employers won’t ask for sensitive details early in the process. 🔴 **Upfront Payments**: Never pay for job-related expenses upfront. 🔴 **Generic Email Addresses**: Look out for emails from personal accounts, not company domains. 🔴 **Poorly Written Communications**: Spelling and grammatical errors can be a red flag. 🔴 **Too Good to Be True Offers**: Be wary of unusually high salaries for minimal work. 🔴 **Lack of Company Information**: Research the company thoroughly. No online presence? Be cautious. 🔴 **Pressure to Act Quickly**: Scammers rush you. Take your time to verify. 🔴 **No In-Person Interaction**: Legitimate jobs involve phone or video interviews. 🔴 **Suspicious Job Titles/Descriptions**: Vague titles and descriptions are a red flag. 🔴 **Requests for Confidential Information Early On**: Only share personal documents after a formal offer. 🔴 **Inconsistent Job Details**: Be wary of changes or unclear duties during the process. 🔴 **Unprofessional Conduct**: Professionalism matters. Trust your gut. 🔴 **No Physical Address**: Verify the company’s address. 🔴 **Interviews via Messaging Apps**: Rarely legitimate. Opt for phone or video calls. Stay vigilant and conduct thorough research. If something feels off, it probably is. Protect yourself and your career! #JobHunt #RemoteWork #JobScams #StaySafe #CareerTips

🛑 Don't miss out on these job opportunities! There are currently 59 remote positions open to the public on usajobs throughout all the federal agencies. All you need to do is apply with a Federal resume either by uploading or building one on the usajobs platform. ✔ WHAT TO INCLUDE: -All contact information (Mailing Address,Email, Phone Number). -Start and end dates (month and year). -Number of hours you worked per week. -Level and amount of experience. -Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments. -Use numbers to show the impact of your accomplishments. -Include all experience, paid and unpaid. ✔ BE CONCISE -Can a hiring manager see my main credentials within 10 to 15 seconds? -Does critical information jump off the page? -Do I effectively sell myself on the top quarter of the first page? 📲 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/e7dGKUZV