Over at “The Job Scam Report” podcast, I recorded an episode with my co-host, Ashley Price-Horton, about the most vulnerable parts of resume scammers’ exploits. I think a lot of this advice would be useful to everyone, as many are currently in the midst of a job search.
The job market is ripe for threat actors looking to take advantage of the stress, anxiety, and depression of job seekers. Many people are feeling the fear of the media’s narrative about an abysmal job outlook.
Your resume, as one of my guests stated, is a vector for job scams. Ashley and I discuss the parts of the resume most people could help make more secure. Keep in mind, we can’t ensure data breaches won’t expose resume data, no matter how secure a job seeker is.
Here are a few of the suggestions Ashley offered in our conversation:
- Be careful about sharing details of previous employers.
- Never put salary history or a photo on a resume, especially for private sector jobs.
- Metadata in my resume files can reveal more than intended, so remove it before sending.
- Always scan links and attachments (using tools like VirusTotal) before clicking or applying.
- Vet every company and recruiter, and be cautious about what’s shared on LinkedIn and other public profiles.
You can hear the entire conversation here.
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