At Indeed, we strive to create a safe environment for jobseekers to find their next position. While Indeed has teams that work diligently to identify and prevent fraudulent activity on our site, we also want to help educate jobseekers to provide the best possible experience.
Have you seen a “Fresher” job before? Newly graduated jobseekers, or anyone seeking an entry-level position, may see a large number of Fresher positions in the market for India. These positions typically require less experience and may appeal to a wide variety of applicants.
While Fresher positions are not necessarily a risk or scam, they can be used by scammers to try and contact as many jobseekers as possible. As these kinds of jobs typically require less experience, they may attract a greater number of applicants. Here are some guidelines to help job seekers have a safe search for Fresher positions and signs of possibly fraudulent tactics:
- Messages from employers: In your first communications with a potential employer, are they going through a process to set up an interview time with you, or are they asking you to pay a fee before continuing? An employer should get straight to the point about arranging an interview and finding your availability. Scammers may claim you need to pay them before any placement, try to ask for more personally identifiable information, or lead you off of Indeed messaging via an email or phone number.
- Signs of fraudulent tactics: Asking for fees, financial or personal information, or leading you off of your Indeed messaging to a private email or number
- Salary range: When looking at a job description, pay close attention to the salary range listed. If it seems too good to be true, it could be. Consider what the market value is for the given Fresher position before applying.
- Signs of fraudulent tactics: Salary range listed does not match the market standard
- Matching company/title: When considering a position, it can be helpful to research the hiring company and see if the position they are hiring for matches their industry. Scammers may use generic job titles in an attempt to get more applicants, so be sure to check that the position in question makes sense for the company that is advertising it.
- Signs of fraudulent tactics: Job description does not match the company industry
Exercising caution with this information in mind may help you have a safer search experience on the Indeed platform and navigate Fresher positions efficiently. For more information on safety in your correspondences, please see this help guide.
Please note: The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and may not be comprehensive.