One practical step
WorkCheck an employer before applying
Check the role and application route through the organization’s own channels.
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Done when
You know the role, business and official source of the vacancy.
Check the role and application route through the organization’s own channels.
Who this is for
Finding a website does not guarantee a safe offer; pause when terms cannot be verified.
Why this matters
Verification distinguishes an official vacancy from a message claiming an organization’s name.
How to do it
An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.
- Find the organization’s own verified channel independently.
- Compare the role, responsibilities and application process with the received advert.
- Ask through the checked channel before sharing sensitive information or paying.
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