Job search privacy is an important issue for anyone who uses the Internet to job search, and that’s most people. In fact, it’s almost impossible to job search without going online. Personal information has been stolen from job sites and there many companies who prey on unsuspecting job seekers.

How Job Search Scams Work

As an example, I read very detailed email correspondence between a candidate for employment and what she thought was a hiring manager at a job she had applied for. The information was very persuasive and included a detailed job offer. After some back and forth, it turned out the “employer” needed her bank account information, or so they said, in order to hire her. It was, of course, a scam, but I can see how she was almost taken advantage of. This wasn’t a unique experience. Unfortunately, it happens all the time.

There are, however, some things you can do to protect your privacy when you’re job searching. If you’re careful, you’ll be able to conduct an online job search while keeping your personal information confidential. Read More