The recruitment industry is riddled with a number of deceptive practices and scams. Attracting a wide range of individuals due to its low setup costs, the sector is increasingly becoming a hotbed for unscrupulous activities.
There are five prevalent recruitment scams that job seekers and employers should be aware of.
Scam one involves recruiters pretending to represent a non-existent client. Candidates are enticed to share their resumes for a seemingly attractive job opportunity. However, since there is no actual job, the resume is circulated in the market, giving the impression that the candidate is actively seeking new opportunities.
In the second scam, recruiters present one or two impressive resumes to a hiring company. These are often fabrications intended to impress the hiring company. Once the recruiter secures the client, these candidates conveniently…
