This “Fake Candidate Scam” is unfortunately widespread in the IT sector. Our recruiters frequently face the “false candidate” problem because we are a tech-focused staffing agency.
We understand the urgency you need to fill your open job in your technical department. The Fake Candidate Scam makes it challenging to find genuine candidates. To facilitate the placement of candidates into appropriate, specialized roles, we use our large tech talent vault.
The Problem With Having So Many Valuable Abilities
On a résumé, look for an applicant with too many impressive qualifications or references from highly regarded companies. A typical tactic imposter applicants use is depicting themselves as A-listers or top-tier experts to obtain an interview. When reviewing a résumé, trust your first impressions. Resume rethinking may be in order if you find yourself doubting any of the listed employers or the validity of the bulleted lists of impressive accomplishments and talents.
Disorganized or Incomplete Address Information
Verify that your historical contact information is correct. Remember that an imposter applicant may only provide you with a temporary email or phone number, not a physical address. The lack of a documented residence could signal suspicious activity.
The Dates May Not Be Correct
Scrutinize the candidate’s resume to see any discrepancies, such as the “years of experience” part not matching up with the candidate’s graduation date. Verify each employee’s and contract’s start and end dates to ensure they are accurate. If there is a significant time jump or a strange gap in employment, that should raise red flags.
There Is a Discrepancy between the Applicant’s Social Media Profiles and Their Resume
Last, it is crucial to investigate and review a candidate’s portfolio, as is the case with any procedure. Checking their employment history and identification on Linkedin and other social media platforms will help you determine if there is any inconsistency. A bogus candidate may also be suspected if there are significant gaps in their application materials or if they don’t have a Linkedin page.
Conclusion
The employment agency may promote a candidate who seems ideal on paper but isn’t a good match for the position. These agencies may be running a fraud if they send unqualified people to in-person interviews by faking documentation.
