How to Verify a Job Posting Before Applying (Anti-Scam Guide)

With the rise of online recruitment, fraudulent hiring notices have become increasingly common. Protecting yourself requires adhering to fundamental verification rules before sharing personal information or submitting applications. --- ### The Golden Rule: Legitimate Employers Never Charge Candidate Fees No genuine company (whether an MNC like TCS, Infosys, Google, Emerson, or an early-stage startup) will ever demand fees for: - Application processing or registration forms. - Background check verification. - Compulsory "pre-interview training certificates". - Security deposits for laptops or work equipment. If any recruiter demands payment at any stage of the hiring process, discontinue communication immediately. --- ### Key Verification Checklist 1. **Check the Domain:** Ensure communications come from the official corporate domain (e.g., 'careers@company.com', NOT 'company.recruitment@gmail.com'). 2. **Verify on Official Career Portals:** Search for the job requisition ID directly on the company’s official career portal. 3. **Beware of Unsolicited Instant Offers:** Genuine offers require technical assessments and structured video or in-person interviews.