7 Essential Checks to Avoid Bad Job Offers
Applying for jobs this week? Protect yourself with these seven essential checks before sending out your CV: • Verify company details beyond job boards. Look up official sites, professional networks, office locations and staff profiles. • Match the salary to the role. If pay seems unrealistically high for vague tasks, pause and research. • Never pay for interviews, medicals, kits, onboarding or certifications. Legitimate employers deduct nothing from applicants. • Keep personal contacts private. Use official application channels and guard your phone and messaging apps from unknown recruiters. • Tailor the first five lines of your CV to the specific role. Recruiters skim—make your fit obvious at a glance. • Showcase your skills with portfolios, project summaries, code samples or performance metrics. • Track every application. Note the company, role, date, deadline, contact person and next steps. Need a quick CV headline? Use this template: [Job Title] with [X years/months] experience in [skill/industry], strong in [tool/result], seeking [role type/location]. Share your job title and experience below (no private info) and I’ll suggest a tailored headline.
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