Local realities.
WHAT AI DOES NOT KNOW
Which employers are actually hiring Current salary levels here Which organisations are legitimate Local recruitment practices
NEVER ACCEPT
Generated salary figures Generated lists of employers Claims about a company's standing
Those are invented.
WHAT IT CAN HELP WITH
Tailoring applications Understanding a role description Preparing for interviews Drafting follow-ups
ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD
A serious problem. AI has made fraudulent adverts and correspondence more convincing.
WARNING SIGNS
A request for payment of any kind An offer without an interview Pressure to decide immediately Contact only through a messaging app A company you cannot independently verify
NEVER PAY FOR A JOB
No legitimate employer charges for an application, a test, training or a placement.
WHAT TO DO
Verify the organisation independently. Search the name. Check whether they have a real presence.
