- Spot the red flags.
- Make sure the job description sounds legit.
- Research the company.
- Ask questions early and often.
- Never, ever shell out any money.
- Let the opportunities come to you.
Which online jobs are legit?
- Virtual Assistant. With more businesses and sole traders working online now than ever, many are hiring virtual assistants to help manage admin tasks and stay organised.
- Online teacher.
- Transcriptionist.
- Translator.
- Freelance Writer.
- Call center agent.
- Blogger.
- Amazon remote employee.
How do you know if an online job is legit?
- You never applied.
- The pay is too good to be true.
- Your research comes up empty.
- Poorly written job post and correspondence.
- Vague job description.
- Suspicious URL.
- The recruiter has a generic email.
- Asking for an interview via messaging service.
How do you know if a work from home job is legit?
- The job is too good to be true.
- There is little information on the company.
- A second contact cannot confirm the legitimacy of the job offer.
- There are warnings online.
- The employer is overly eager to hire.
- You have to pay to work.
- The employer communicates poorly.
How do you know if a job offer is real?
- Too Good to Be True.
- Vague Job Requirements and Job Description.
- Unprofessional Emails.
- Online Interviews via Messaging Services.
- Emails Don't Include Contact Information.
- Search Results Don't Add Up.
- You're Asked to Provide Confidential Information.
- Sending Money or Using a Personal Bank Account.