Is it unprofessional to ask if a job posting on GlassDoor is real?
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Yesterday and the day before, I came across 4 job postings on GlassDoor that were fake. I usually call the company to find out the name of the person I should address in my cover letter, and all 3 told me those job postings weren't real.
This morning I found another job posting and I intend to call and ask who I should address my cover letter to, but I also what to make sure it's real. The company website doesn't have a careers section so I can't verify it's authenticity.
Is it unprofessional to ask if the job posting is real? Does it sound like an unusual question?
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Yesterday and the day before, I came across 4 job postings on GlassDoor that were fake. I usually call the company to find out the name of the person I should address in my cover letter, and all 3 told me those job postings weren't real.
This morning I found another job posting and I intend to call and ask who I should address my cover letter to, but I also what to make sure it's real. The company website doesn't have a careers section so I can't verify it's authenticity.
Is it unprofessional to ask if the job posting is real? Does it sound like an unusual question?
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"Is it unprofessional to ask if the job posting is real? Does it sound like an unusual question?" - yeah, that would be weird. Don't be weird.
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
8
@JoeStrazzere - How then should I verify if a job posting is real if I can't ask?
– nsonline
9 hours ago
5
@nsonline - "Hello. I'm calling about the job posting for X. Is that job posting real?" To me, that would be a weird conversation.
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
2
Which web site was this on? Bizarre
– Fattie
9 hours ago
27
It sounds like your current approach is telling you if job postings are fake. Why do you want to do something different?
– Kat
7 hours ago
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Yesterday and the day before, I came across 4 job postings on GlassDoor that were fake. I usually call the company to find out the name of the person I should address in my cover letter, and all 3 told me those job postings weren't real.
This morning I found another job posting and I intend to call and ask who I should address my cover letter to, but I also what to make sure it's real. The company website doesn't have a careers section so I can't verify it's authenticity.
Is it unprofessional to ask if the job posting is real? Does it sound like an unusual question?
job-search
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Yesterday and the day before, I came across 4 job postings on GlassDoor that were fake. I usually call the company to find out the name of the person I should address in my cover letter, and all 3 told me those job postings weren't real.
This morning I found another job posting and I intend to call and ask who I should address my cover letter to, but I also what to make sure it's real. The company website doesn't have a careers section so I can't verify it's authenticity.
Is it unprofessional to ask if the job posting is real? Does it sound like an unusual question?
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"Is it unprofessional to ask if the job posting is real? Does it sound like an unusual question?" - yeah, that would be weird. Don't be weird.
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
8
@JoeStrazzere - How then should I verify if a job posting is real if I can't ask?
– nsonline
9 hours ago
5
@nsonline - "Hello. I'm calling about the job posting for X. Is that job posting real?" To me, that would be a weird conversation.
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
2
Which web site was this on? Bizarre
– Fattie
9 hours ago
27
It sounds like your current approach is telling you if job postings are fake. Why do you want to do something different?
– Kat
7 hours ago
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13
"Is it unprofessional to ask if the job posting is real? Does it sound like an unusual question?" - yeah, that would be weird. Don't be weird.
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
8
@JoeStrazzere - How then should I verify if a job posting is real if I can't ask?
– nsonline
9 hours ago
5
@nsonline - "Hello. I'm calling about the job posting for X. Is that job posting real?" To me, that would be a weird conversation.
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
2
Which web site was this on? Bizarre
– Fattie
9 hours ago
27
It sounds like your current approach is telling you if job postings are fake. Why do you want to do something different?
– Kat
7 hours ago
13
13
"Is it unprofessional to ask if the job posting is real? Does it sound like an unusual question?" - yeah, that would be weird. Don't be weird.
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
"Is it unprofessional to ask if the job posting is real? Does it sound like an unusual question?" - yeah, that would be weird. Don't be weird.
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
8
8
@JoeStrazzere - How then should I verify if a job posting is real if I can't ask?
– nsonline
9 hours ago
@JoeStrazzere - How then should I verify if a job posting is real if I can't ask?
– nsonline
9 hours ago
5
5
@nsonline - "Hello. I'm calling about the job posting for X. Is that job posting real?" To me, that would be a weird conversation.
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
@nsonline - "Hello. I'm calling about the job posting for X. Is that job posting real?" To me, that would be a weird conversation.
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
2
2
Which web site was this on? Bizarre
– Fattie
9 hours ago
Which web site was this on? Bizarre
– Fattie
9 hours ago
27
27
It sounds like your current approach is telling you if job postings are fake. Why do you want to do something different?
– Kat
7 hours ago
It sounds like your current approach is telling you if job postings are fake. Why do you want to do something different?
– Kat
7 hours ago
|
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You can ask indirectly.
Simply say "I have a question about job X for skills Y that I saw posted on Z jobs board."
If they say there is no job X, that they aren't looking for skills Y, or that they don't post jobs to Z, you'll have your answer.
Just make sure you have an actual question about the job if it is real. :)
answered 9 hours ago
mcknzmcknz
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You've already identified a good way to do that: Ask who the person of contact is. If the posting is fake they'll tell you as much, and if not, you avoid offending them by asking.
answered 10 hours ago
rathrath
21.3k1463105
Is it unprofessional to do so? I don't want to ask the wrong question and get my application thrown out.
– nsonline
10 hours ago
10
@nsonline I can't think of a good reason that they would find a call to get more information about an available position to be "unrprofessional".
– JMac
7 hours ago
@nsonline what wrong question could you ask? All you should do is state "I saw your ad" and WAIT. Their response will tell you, no questions even asked
– user87779
1 hour ago
add a comment |
I assume when you say "fake" you mean they are consulting firms that are making the posts. Here's what I found out about weeding these consulting firms out:
- If immediately after applying (within 5 minutes) you get a phone call, then you know it's fake
- You see the same ad frequently posted or the same post is bumped daily, then you know it is fake. (this might also be an indicator of a real company, but with high turn over rates.)
- You notice a company has the word "Staffing" or "Consultant" somewhere in it but no actual company.
- After "applying" to the job, you get requests to move 1000s of miles away from your current application area.
Eventually you'll be a master at spotting "fake" or spam advertisements. I personally think they should make a law on posting these sort of ads on job postings sites but my guess is they are their #1 customers compared to a firm only posting one job.
But as always try to go to good source for jobs. Don't go on something like craiglist, linkedin (at least random communications you get on a public profile), or ads on your local newspaper. If you do use those sources, be skeptical of the post and pay attention to small clues. Also try to figure out how companies are able to post on the site. Is anyone able to post? Or is it vetted prior to posting?
answered 10 hours ago
DanDan
10k31734
ah - this explains the situation
– Fattie
9 hours ago
add a comment |
I understand your concern, data is now being sold everywhere and people are trying to get there hands on as maximum data as possible, to determine if a job offer is fake or not your can try few simple solutions :
- Check the email, recruiters are using professional email to contact others, so, if it's a gmail, and it looks like recruitement-company@gmail.com or something similar then most of the time it's a fake.
- Ask about details, don't give your resume just because someone told you he wanted it, ask about the opportunity and more details it's your right, and if it's really an opportunity and you're not interested in it then you can simply decline, otherwise you can then try and apply.
- Fast replies, but don't rely on this one too much, if a person replies too fast, that means that he was just waiting for the opportunity to get an answer from someone, most recruiters answer the email after a certain period even if they saw it instantly.
- All job offers contain details about the company, if there's no details about the company then something is off and probably it's a fake job offer and that company doesn't even exist.
You can just check offers, and eventually you'll know how to tell if it's a fake or not just by looking at the offer, but it's not guaranteed 100%, I've seen offers that even someone who hasn't checked a single offer in their lives will say it's fake but in fact they were real offers.
Good luck.
answered 9 hours ago
NoblesseNoblesse
4209
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You can ask indirectly.
Simply say "I have a question about job X for skills Y that I saw posted on Z jobs board."
If they say there is no job X, that they aren't looking for skills Y, or that they don't post jobs to Z, you'll have your answer.
Just make sure you have an actual question about the job if it is real. :)
answered 9 hours ago
mcknzmcknz
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You can ask indirectly.
Simply say "I have a question about job X for skills Y that I saw posted on Z jobs board."
If they say there is no job X, that they aren't looking for skills Y, or that they don't post jobs to Z, you'll have your answer.
Just make sure you have an actual question about the job if it is real. :)
answered 9 hours ago
mcknzmcknz
18.5k76377
add a comment |
You can ask indirectly.
Simply say "I have a question about job X for skills Y that I saw posted on Z jobs board."
If they say there is no job X, that they aren't looking for skills Y, or that they don't post jobs to Z, you'll have your answer.
Just make sure you have an actual question about the job if it is real. :)
answered 9 hours ago
mcknzmcknz
18.5k76377
You can ask indirectly.
Simply say "I have a question about job X for skills Y that I saw posted on Z jobs board."
If they say there is no job X, that they aren't looking for skills Y, or that they don't post jobs to Z, you'll have your answer.
Just make sure you have an actual question about the job if it is real. :)
answered 9 hours ago
mcknzmcknz
18.5k76377
answered 9 hours ago
mcknzmcknz
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answered 9 hours ago
mcknzmcknz
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answered 9 hours ago
mcknzmcknz
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You've already identified a good way to do that: Ask who the person of contact is. If the posting is fake they'll tell you as much, and if not, you avoid offending them by asking.
answered 10 hours ago
rathrath
21.3k1463105
Is it unprofessional to do so? I don't want to ask the wrong question and get my application thrown out.
– nsonline
10 hours ago
10
@nsonline I can't think of a good reason that they would find a call to get more information about an available position to be "unrprofessional".
– JMac
7 hours ago
@nsonline what wrong question could you ask? All you should do is state "I saw your ad" and WAIT. Their response will tell you, no questions even asked
– user87779
1 hour ago
add a comment |
You've already identified a good way to do that: Ask who the person of contact is. If the posting is fake they'll tell you as much, and if not, you avoid offending them by asking.
answered 10 hours ago
rathrath
21.3k1463105
Is it unprofessional to do so? I don't want to ask the wrong question and get my application thrown out.
– nsonline
10 hours ago
10
@nsonline I can't think of a good reason that they would find a call to get more information about an available position to be "unrprofessional".
– JMac
7 hours ago
@nsonline what wrong question could you ask? All you should do is state "I saw your ad" and WAIT. Their response will tell you, no questions even asked
– user87779
1 hour ago
add a comment |
You've already identified a good way to do that: Ask who the person of contact is. If the posting is fake they'll tell you as much, and if not, you avoid offending them by asking.
answered 10 hours ago
rathrath
21.3k1463105
You've already identified a good way to do that: Ask who the person of contact is. If the posting is fake they'll tell you as much, and if not, you avoid offending them by asking.
answered 10 hours ago
rathrath
21.3k1463105
answered 10 hours ago
rathrath
21.3k1463105
answered 10 hours ago
rathrath
21.3k1463105
answered 10 hours ago
rathrath
21.3k1463105
21.3k1463105
Is it unprofessional to do so? I don't want to ask the wrong question and get my application thrown out.
– nsonline
10 hours ago
10
@nsonline I can't think of a good reason that they would find a call to get more information about an available position to be "unrprofessional".
– JMac
7 hours ago
@nsonline what wrong question could you ask? All you should do is state "I saw your ad" and WAIT. Their response will tell you, no questions even asked
– user87779
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Is it unprofessional to do so? I don't want to ask the wrong question and get my application thrown out.
– nsonline
10 hours ago
10
@nsonline I can't think of a good reason that they would find a call to get more information about an available position to be "unrprofessional".
– JMac
7 hours ago
@nsonline what wrong question could you ask? All you should do is state "I saw your ad" and WAIT. Their response will tell you, no questions even asked
– user87779
1 hour ago
Is it unprofessional to do so? I don't want to ask the wrong question and get my application thrown out.
– nsonline
10 hours ago
Is it unprofessional to do so? I don't want to ask the wrong question and get my application thrown out.
– nsonline
10 hours ago
10
10
@nsonline I can't think of a good reason that they would find a call to get more information about an available position to be "unrprofessional".
– JMac
7 hours ago
@nsonline I can't think of a good reason that they would find a call to get more information about an available position to be "unrprofessional".
– JMac
7 hours ago
@nsonline what wrong question could you ask? All you should do is state "I saw your ad" and WAIT. Their response will tell you, no questions even asked
– user87779
1 hour ago
@nsonline what wrong question could you ask? All you should do is state "I saw your ad" and WAIT. Their response will tell you, no questions even asked
– user87779
1 hour ago
add a comment |
I assume when you say "fake" you mean they are consulting firms that are making the posts. Here's what I found out about weeding these consulting firms out:
- If immediately after applying (within 5 minutes) you get a phone call, then you know it's fake
- You see the same ad frequently posted or the same post is bumped daily, then you know it is fake. (this might also be an indicator of a real company, but with high turn over rates.)
- You notice a company has the word "Staffing" or "Consultant" somewhere in it but no actual company.
- After "applying" to the job, you get requests to move 1000s of miles away from your current application area.
Eventually you'll be a master at spotting "fake" or spam advertisements. I personally think they should make a law on posting these sort of ads on job postings sites but my guess is they are their #1 customers compared to a firm only posting one job.
But as always try to go to good source for jobs. Don't go on something like craiglist, linkedin (at least random communications you get on a public profile), or ads on your local newspaper. If you do use those sources, be skeptical of the post and pay attention to small clues. Also try to figure out how companies are able to post on the site. Is anyone able to post? Or is it vetted prior to posting?
answered 10 hours ago
DanDan
10k31734
ah - this explains the situation
– Fattie
9 hours ago
add a comment |
I assume when you say "fake" you mean they are consulting firms that are making the posts. Here's what I found out about weeding these consulting firms out:
- If immediately after applying (within 5 minutes) you get a phone call, then you know it's fake
- You see the same ad frequently posted or the same post is bumped daily, then you know it is fake. (this might also be an indicator of a real company, but with high turn over rates.)
- You notice a company has the word "Staffing" or "Consultant" somewhere in it but no actual company.
- After "applying" to the job, you get requests to move 1000s of miles away from your current application area.
Eventually you'll be a master at spotting "fake" or spam advertisements. I personally think they should make a law on posting these sort of ads on job postings sites but my guess is they are their #1 customers compared to a firm only posting one job.
But as always try to go to good source for jobs. Don't go on something like craiglist, linkedin (at least random communications you get on a public profile), or ads on your local newspaper. If you do use those sources, be skeptical of the post and pay attention to small clues. Also try to figure out how companies are able to post on the site. Is anyone able to post? Or is it vetted prior to posting?
answered 10 hours ago
DanDan
10k31734
ah - this explains the situation
– Fattie
9 hours ago
add a comment |
I assume when you say "fake" you mean they are consulting firms that are making the posts. Here's what I found out about weeding these consulting firms out:
- If immediately after applying (within 5 minutes) you get a phone call, then you know it's fake
- You see the same ad frequently posted or the same post is bumped daily, then you know it is fake. (this might also be an indicator of a real company, but with high turn over rates.)
- You notice a company has the word "Staffing" or "Consultant" somewhere in it but no actual company.
- After "applying" to the job, you get requests to move 1000s of miles away from your current application area.
Eventually you'll be a master at spotting "fake" or spam advertisements. I personally think they should make a law on posting these sort of ads on job postings sites but my guess is they are their #1 customers compared to a firm only posting one job.
But as always try to go to good source for jobs. Don't go on something like craiglist, linkedin (at least random communications you get on a public profile), or ads on your local newspaper. If you do use those sources, be skeptical of the post and pay attention to small clues. Also try to figure out how companies are able to post on the site. Is anyone able to post? Or is it vetted prior to posting?
answered 10 hours ago
DanDan
10k31734
I assume when you say "fake" you mean they are consulting firms that are making the posts. Here's what I found out about weeding these consulting firms out:
- If immediately after applying (within 5 minutes) you get a phone call, then you know it's fake
- You see the same ad frequently posted or the same post is bumped daily, then you know it is fake. (this might also be an indicator of a real company, but with high turn over rates.)
- You notice a company has the word "Staffing" or "Consultant" somewhere in it but no actual company.
- After "applying" to the job, you get requests to move 1000s of miles away from your current application area.
Eventually you'll be a master at spotting "fake" or spam advertisements. I personally think they should make a law on posting these sort of ads on job postings sites but my guess is they are their #1 customers compared to a firm only posting one job.
But as always try to go to good source for jobs. Don't go on something like craiglist, linkedin (at least random communications you get on a public profile), or ads on your local newspaper. If you do use those sources, be skeptical of the post and pay attention to small clues. Also try to figure out how companies are able to post on the site. Is anyone able to post? Or is it vetted prior to posting?
answered 10 hours ago
DanDan
10k31734
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answered 10 hours ago
DanDan
10k31734
answered 10 hours ago
DanDan
10k31734
answered 10 hours ago
DanDan
10k31734
10k31734
ah - this explains the situation
– Fattie
9 hours ago
add a comment |
ah - this explains the situation
– Fattie
9 hours ago
ah - this explains the situation
– Fattie
9 hours ago
ah - this explains the situation
– Fattie
9 hours ago
add a comment |
I understand your concern, data is now being sold everywhere and people are trying to get there hands on as maximum data as possible, to determine if a job offer is fake or not your can try few simple solutions :
- Check the email, recruiters are using professional email to contact others, so, if it's a gmail, and it looks like recruitement-company@gmail.com or something similar then most of the time it's a fake.
- Ask about details, don't give your resume just because someone told you he wanted it, ask about the opportunity and more details it's your right, and if it's really an opportunity and you're not interested in it then you can simply decline, otherwise you can then try and apply.
- Fast replies, but don't rely on this one too much, if a person replies too fast, that means that he was just waiting for the opportunity to get an answer from someone, most recruiters answer the email after a certain period even if they saw it instantly.
- All job offers contain details about the company, if there's no details about the company then something is off and probably it's a fake job offer and that company doesn't even exist.
You can just check offers, and eventually you'll know how to tell if it's a fake or not just by looking at the offer, but it's not guaranteed 100%, I've seen offers that even someone who hasn't checked a single offer in their lives will say it's fake but in fact they were real offers.
Good luck.
answered 9 hours ago
NoblesseNoblesse
4209
add a comment |
I understand your concern, data is now being sold everywhere and people are trying to get there hands on as maximum data as possible, to determine if a job offer is fake or not your can try few simple solutions :
- Check the email, recruiters are using professional email to contact others, so, if it's a gmail, and it looks like recruitement-company@gmail.com or something similar then most of the time it's a fake.
- Ask about details, don't give your resume just because someone told you he wanted it, ask about the opportunity and more details it's your right, and if it's really an opportunity and you're not interested in it then you can simply decline, otherwise you can then try and apply.
- Fast replies, but don't rely on this one too much, if a person replies too fast, that means that he was just waiting for the opportunity to get an answer from someone, most recruiters answer the email after a certain period even if they saw it instantly.
- All job offers contain details about the company, if there's no details about the company then something is off and probably it's a fake job offer and that company doesn't even exist.
You can just check offers, and eventually you'll know how to tell if it's a fake or not just by looking at the offer, but it's not guaranteed 100%, I've seen offers that even someone who hasn't checked a single offer in their lives will say it's fake but in fact they were real offers.
Good luck.
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I understand your concern, data is now being sold everywhere and people are trying to get there hands on as maximum data as possible, to determine if a job offer is fake or not your can try few simple solutions :
- Check the email, recruiters are using professional email to contact others, so, if it's a gmail, and it looks like recruitement-company@gmail.com or something similar then most of the time it's a fake.
- Ask about details, don't give your resume just because someone told you he wanted it, ask about the opportunity and more details it's your right, and if it's really an opportunity and you're not interested in it then you can simply decline, otherwise you can then try and apply.
- Fast replies, but don't rely on this one too much, if a person replies too fast, that means that he was just waiting for the opportunity to get an answer from someone, most recruiters answer the email after a certain period even if they saw it instantly.
- All job offers contain details about the company, if there's no details about the company then something is off and probably it's a fake job offer and that company doesn't even exist.
You can just check offers, and eventually you'll know how to tell if it's a fake or not just by looking at the offer, but it's not guaranteed 100%, I've seen offers that even someone who hasn't checked a single offer in their lives will say it's fake but in fact they were real offers.
Good luck.
answered 9 hours ago
NoblesseNoblesse
4209
I understand your concern, data is now being sold everywhere and people are trying to get there hands on as maximum data as possible, to determine if a job offer is fake or not your can try few simple solutions :
- Check the email, recruiters are using professional email to contact others, so, if it's a gmail, and it looks like recruitement-company@gmail.com or something similar then most of the time it's a fake.
- Ask about details, don't give your resume just because someone told you he wanted it, ask about the opportunity and more details it's your right, and if it's really an opportunity and you're not interested in it then you can simply decline, otherwise you can then try and apply.
- Fast replies, but don't rely on this one too much, if a person replies too fast, that means that he was just waiting for the opportunity to get an answer from someone, most recruiters answer the email after a certain period even if they saw it instantly.
- All job offers contain details about the company, if there's no details about the company then something is off and probably it's a fake job offer and that company doesn't even exist.
You can just check offers, and eventually you'll know how to tell if it's a fake or not just by looking at the offer, but it's not guaranteed 100%, I've seen offers that even someone who hasn't checked a single offer in their lives will say it's fake but in fact they were real offers.
Good luck.
answered 9 hours ago
NoblesseNoblesse
4209
answered 9 hours ago
NoblesseNoblesse
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answered 9 hours ago
NoblesseNoblesse
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answered 9 hours ago
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"Is it unprofessional to ask if the job posting is real? Does it sound like an unusual question?" - yeah, that would be weird. Don't be weird.
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
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@JoeStrazzere - How then should I verify if a job posting is real if I can't ask?
– nsonline
9 hours ago
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@nsonline - "Hello. I'm calling about the job posting for X. Is that job posting real?" To me, that would be a weird conversation.
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
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Which web site was this on? Bizarre
– Fattie
9 hours ago
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It sounds like your current approach is telling you if job postings are fake. Why do you want to do something different?
– Kat
7 hours ago