Fake job postings aren’t new, but they are getting harder to spot, and easier to fall for.
That’s because many of the red flags experts used to warn job seekers to look out for no longer apply. For example, fraudulent job postings were traditionally riddled with spelling and grammar errors, but new generative AI tools like ChatGPT have made it easier than ever to whip up a realistic ad for a fake job.
TopResume career expert and Fast Company contributor Amanda Augustine adds that she used to warn candidates to be wary of job offers for fully remote positions, or those that required candidates to participate in a remote interview on an unfamiliar platform. But that’s no longer a warning sign, she says.
“It’s no longer uncommon for you to be able to get an entry level position that’s fully remote,” she says. “Today, we also use a lot of different technologies in order to interview and screen people.”
