Navigating Today’s Candidate Minefield

Ready for an eye-opening look at the darker and sometimes downright bizarre side of the job search? Today’s episode features topics every job seeker knows but few dare to share aloud. And while we certainly speak about job scams, we also talk about those deceitful messages promising dream gigs, the “recruiters” who don’t take no for an answer, and the never-ending parade of suspicious LinkedIn invitations. Angela Roberts is joined by Kimberly Wilkinson and Becky Clark in a roundtable discussion that lays bare new job scam tactics spreading across job boards, email, and text. We also provide insight into how artificial intelligence can be your first line of defense in staying safe.

But we don’t just dwell on cautionary tales. We also share our own real-life encounters with job scams as well as provide practical techniques for vetting suspicious offers.

And if you have ever wondered if it is possible to dodge the scammers and stay resilient at the same time, you will hear why relying on your instincts and new tools like perplexity.ai, Grok, and tried-and-true recruiter wisdom can make all the difference.

Whether you are new to the job search or you have been feeling battle-worn for months, tune in for stories that will make you nod, laugh, and maybe cringe just a little. Stay curious, stay cautious, and most importantly, stay encouraged. The real opportunities are still out there. Listen on for the details that could save your sanity, and maybe your identity, in today’s wild job search jungle.

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