For today’s job seekers, information and opportunity are only a click away. While this access is convenient, it also opens the door to an unfortunate reality: recruiting scams.
Ficamos cientes desse ocorrido recentemente, quando vários candidatos entraram em contato com nosso endereço de e-mail wwrecruitingteam, preocupados com mensagens suspeitas que haviam recebido.
Once we saw that this was directly affecting prospective candidates – people who were genuinely excited about opportunities with us – we jumped in to help. Protecting your experience, safety, and wellbeing is something we take seriously.
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, impersonating legitimate companies and recruiters to take advantage of job seekers. These scams can damage a company’s reputation and – more importantly – put candidates at risk. That’s why we want to equip you with practical tips to help you navigate your job search with confidence and caution.
1. Verifique o anúncio de vaga.
If a recruiter reaches out to you on LinkedIn or another platform, take a moment to visit the company’s official careers page. If the role isn’t posted there, don’t be afraid to ask questions:
Como é que eles encontraram seu perfil?
Why isn’t the role listed publicly?
Legitimate recruiters will have clear answers and won’t shy away from transparency.
2. Fique atento a métodos incomuns de entrevista.
Nenhuma empresa confiável conduz todo o processo de entrevista por e-mail ou aplicativos de mensagens. Embora as primeiras comunicações possam ocorrer por chat, um processo sério sempre incluirá uma entrevista por telefone, vídeo ou até mesmo presencial. Tenha cuidado com qualquer pessoa que peça para você responder às perguntas da entrevista exclusivamente por e-mail ou mensagem instantânea.
3. Proteja suas informações pessoais.
Fique atento caso lhe peçam para preencher documentos fiscais, como um W-4, antes de receber uma oferta oficial ou de passar pelo processo de integração por meio de um sistema seguro da empresa. Essa não é uma prática comum e pode ser um sinal de alerta.
4. Nunca pague para trabalhar.
A legitimate employer will never ask you to send money for equipment, software, or supplies. If you’re asked to spend your own money to get started, it’s almost certainly a scam.
5. Faça sua pesquisa.
Look up the recruiter or hiring manager on LinkedIn. Make sure they’re affiliated with the company they claim to represent. If you’re unsure, reach out directly to the company’s HR or recruiting team via official channels to confirm the legitimacy of the outreach.
Dica bônus: proteja a privacidade do seu currículo
It’s perfectly fine to post your resume online – but be smart about what you share.
- Create a job search–specific email address that isn’t linked to your personal accounts.
- Evite informar o endereço da sua casa.
- Keep your contact information private on LinkedIn unless you’re actively job hunting.
Sua segurança vem em primeiro lugar
Job hunting should be an exciting step in your career journey – not a risk to your personal security. Staying vigilant, asking the right questions, and doing your homework can go a long way in protecting yourself from scams.
We’re here to support candidates every step of the way. If you ever have doubts about a communication claiming to come from us, don’t hesitate to reach out. Your safety matters.
