Module 7- Jordan
Assessing the reliability of online job posts or job advertisements
Now that you have learnt how to protect yourself online, in this module we will discuss how to assess if the online job posts or job advertisements are true and reliable. We will do that through:
One of the advantages of the internet is that you can find everything online, but that is also one of the problems of the internet. Because you can find everything online, it is difficult to assess and know if this information is trustworthy and reliable. This issue is specifically important when searching and applying for jobs online.
In this module, we will discuss some key characteristics of how to assess if the job post or the job advertisement you see online is reliable or not.
“If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is”
🧰How can we tell if this job post is reliable or not?
Think about it first: Do you know what are the main signs to look for to know if job post you are looking at is reliable or not?
👆 Click each card to reveal the answer!
Reliable
👆 Click to revealClear company name and verified company website online that you can find.
ReliableReliable
👆 Click to revealDetailed job description and job requirements.
ReliableNot Reliable
👆 Click to revealRequest for money or personal financial information upfront.
Not Reliable- Warning- Be carefulNot Reliable
👆 Click to revealPromises of easy money with limited work.
Not Reliable- Warning- Be carefulNot Reliable
👆 Click to revealThe job description and the job role are unclear
Not Reliable- Warning- Be carefulReliable
👆 Click to revealProfessional contact information that is verifiable and that you can find online.
ReliableNot Reliable
👆 Click to revealJob posts or advertisement have many errors (these could be typing or contradictory details..etc).
Not Reliable- Warning- Be carefulReliable
👆 Click to revealJobs posted from verified company accounts or verified social media accounts (discussed in section 7.1.1).
Reliable