Over 61 million people use LinkedIn to find new jobs each week, according to the platform's internal data. But even one of
In 2022, LinkedIn blocked 16.4 million accounts they suspected of being scammers, and restricted an additional 5.4 million as a proactive measure before they had even been reported by users. Another 190,000 accounts were wiped from the site after LinkedIn
To job search safely, applicants will need to learn to decipher what's real and what could potentially be a scam. That requires becoming familiar with a few common red flags.
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"Exercising caution and verifying job postings are essential steps in finding legitimate employment opportunities in today's digital landscape," Trevor Cooke, a privacy expert with tech insights platform Earthweb, said in a release. "By staying informed and taking proactive measures, job seekers can navigate the job market safely and avoid falling victim to these insidious scams."
A successful
From unrealistic job descriptions to suspicious company profiles, Cooke emphasizes the importance of