By researching job postings, verifying the poster’s identity, and being careful about the information you share, you can protect yourself and ensure a safe job search experience.
Starting a job search can be both exciting and challenging, especially when navigating the vast online landscape. A growing number of job seekers are turning to social media, especially LinkedIn, to connect with potential employers and discover new career opportunities. The platform is enhancing features to help you stay away from scams and bad actors and find a job that suits your aspirations. By researching job postings, verifying the poster’s identity, and being careful about the information you share, you can protect yourself and ensure a safe job search experience
Here are some job tips and tools to help job seekers in their search:
1. Check for verified information on job postings
A verification badge on a job posting means that there is verified information about the company or the job poster. This includes if the poster has linked to an official company page, verified their affiliation with a specific workplace, or had their identity verified by one of our identity verification partners.
2. Be careful what you share
Consider what personal information you are asked for. Never provide bank details before the onboarding process.
3. Say ‘no’ to questionable requests
Scammers may use tactics that legitimate employers don’t, such as asking you to download encrypted software for interviews or offering jobs with high pay for little work. Job offers after just one remote interview are rarely a legitimate deal. You can report spam and inappropriate content.
4. Enable message alerts
Consider enabling LinkedIn’s optional automatic detection of harmful content, which can detect potentially harmful scams.
5. Look for red flags
Beware of job postings that sound too good to be true or require upfront payments. Common scams include roles such as mystery shopper, company impersonator or personal assistant. Additionally, be wary of anyone asking you to invest money, cryptocurrency, gift cards, or investments.
6. Filter by jobs with verification
You can now filter your job search to show only jobs with verification. Filters allow you to search exclusively for jobs posted by companies with verified LinkedIn pages and current job posters associated with those companies. When toggled, only jobs with these checks will appear in your search results, and the filter will appear in the search header.
7. Content creators can support job seekers with authentic advice
Many job seekers turn to trusted voices on LinkedIn, such as verified members and top voices, for career advice and inspiration. When reviewing organic or sponsored content, look for clear labels such as #ad, #sponsored or #partner as indicators of paid participation. We encourage creators to follow applicable laws and platform guidelines to ensure transparency and authenticity in their support.
The importance of safety in the job search process cannot be overstated. Prioritizing verification, protecting personal information and being alert to suspicious requests are the keys to protecting your search. By leveraging LinkedIn’s tools and following these tips, job seekers can increase their security and make informed decisions when pursuing new career opportunities. We continue to integrate authenticity signals across LinkedIn’s ecosystem, helping you navigate your job search with confidence.