The Voice of Job Seekers

Mark Anthony Dyson ★ Career Writer ★ Speaker ★ Thinker ★ Award-winning Blog & Podcast! ★ "The Job Scam Report" on Substack! ★ I hack and reimagine the modern job search!

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Job Scams: Executive Recruiters Don’t Do This One Thing

Job Scams: Executive Recruiters Don’t Do This One Thing

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Lisa brings a unique perspective to our discussion, drawing from her extensive experience as an Executive Search Recruiter. Her current collaborations with recruiters, her role as a LinkedIn Moderator expert, and her ownership of an Executive resume-writing firm staffed by former HR and Recruiting professionals further enhance her qualifications. 

Here are a few of her takeaways:

  • The first thing a legitimate, reputable executive recruiter will never ask of executive candidates is to be paid. Legit, reputable executive recruiters are paid by their client companies, which contract them to find talent. 
  • You have to execute the job search yourself. That means you have to network. This means you need to post your resume for specific job openings. You must send your resume to executive recruiters and network with them accordingly. Most hires happen through networking.
  • If you think you’ll have to find a way to avoid doing the job search, you may be susceptible to buying into a scam. 

I created “The Job Scam Report” for those who want to learn more about avoiding scams and for victims to get support for their next steps. The site includes articles and resources, free and paid options, a community of people taking proactive steps to avoid and get rid of scammers, and an exclusive podcast. 

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About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.

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Job Scams: What Happens There Will Happen Anywhere

Job Scams: What Happens There Will Happen Anywhere

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 I explain the significance of the following events in the past two weeks, which should inform us of what is to come in job scams, job fishing, and recruiter scams. The FTC categorizes them as imposter scams (FTC, 2/9/24).

“ResumeLooters” refers to scammers accessing and stealing private information from job portals in Asia. In the U.S., we need to start taking precautions to protect our information on any portals we signed up for to fill out applications and resumes posted.

One action (if you haven’t already) is to use a third-party phone number like a Google number. Many people use Zelle or Cash App already, and if it’s the same number on an attacked job portal, the possibilities may be endless (or my imagination is running too wild).

Consider how recruiters can bait unsuspecting job seekers via text, citing a platform where a real profile resides. They will sell the number to other scammers, creating an endless cycle of fake jobs from various sources.

There are resumes with physical addresses, and it’s likely to create more of a vulnerable profile for scammers to pose as you for deviance.

Within the last couple of weeks, Purdue University reported students were sent fake job postings through email by scammers. Many universities still need to introduce this discussion to their students. It’s a severe vulnerability outside and inside education in the last two years. The FTC reported scams are more frequent among younger people.

Today’s technology is more sophisticated than ever. Scammers are masquerading as saviors in the employment world. They can copy legitimate communications, use virtual tools to clone real recruiters to offer fake jobs, and duplicate company emails to look authentic (ex. NBC Connection, 2/14/24).

My video offers a perspective and a warning. It’s worldwide, not just in the U.S. I hope I’m wrong in saying it will inevitably happen globally. Take time to research the validity of any contact, report it as phishing, block the sender, and use apps to block calls. Start setting up your filters to see as few spam emails as possible. 

You are more than welcome to join the discussion. Here are three ways you can:

– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number

– Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message

– Send email feedback to [email protected]

About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.

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How To Detect Job Scams And Ways To Avoid Them

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How To Detect Job Scams And Ways To Avoid Them by Mark Anthony Dyson

Job scams are nothing new, but scammers are craftier in using technology and finding new ways to lure victims. My good friend Jack Kelly and I will lay out the basics of what they are, how to identify a scam or scammer, and what you can do. While there is much more than what we cover in these few minutes, I understand there’s much work.

They are finding new ways to use unsuspecting LinkedIn professionals who are legit and active users to recruit victims into applying to their companies, collect their email addresses and other private data, and sometimes steal money and identity from them.

These scams are happening on every platform and on many job boards.

We want to increase awareness and offer solutions if you are approached (or someone you know) by a scammer. Please join us for this short but informative discussion.

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About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development.

Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!"

You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.