LEGITIMATE BUSINESSES WILL NEVER USE GOOGLE HANGOUTS, TELEGRAM APP, SKYPE TEXTING, or any texting tool AS THEIR METHOD TO INTERVIEW A JOB CANDIDATE! It is a guarantee of a scam if the “hiring manager” tells you to use Google Hangouts, Telegram app or any texting too!
How do you know if an interview is legit?
Signs of online interview scams
- The job is too good to be true. ...
- You can't find the company's information online. ...
- The interviewer's email correspondence is unprofessional. ...
- Emails don't include contact information about the company. ...
- The job requirements and description are vague. ...
- The interview takes place via instant chat.
Are chat interviews real?
Chat interview scams involve getting job seekers to divulge personal information via chat under the guise of interviewing for a position with a company. ... During the interview, the job seeker is asked to provide a credit card number, account PIN, social security number, or other sensitive information.