A new survey has said that 62 per cent of professionals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are actively looking for a job or plan to look for one this year.
This will give rise to a competitive job market. However, it is also creates a space for scammers and fraudsters who may be on the lookout for desperate jobseekers.
There are some ways that you can protect yourself during the job hunt. Here are five methods you can use to stay safe:
1. Not using a work email ID
A possible red flag could be when a recruiter uses an email ID that does not belong to an organisation.
A scammer could be using a free email ID, like gmail or yahoo, to get in touch with people.
Legitimate recruiters reach out to people using their official email addresses which feature the organisation’s name.
2. Reaching out randomly
If you have received an invitation for an interview or a job offer without having applied for it, then it is likely a scam.
A legitimate recruiter will only reach out to you if you have applied…