Recruitment Scams to Watch Out For (And How to Protect Yourself)

Job searching can be a vulnerable time. The longer you go without calls or interviews, the easier it is to fall prey to scams that promise quick fixes or too-good-to-be-true opportunities.

One of the most common scams I’ve seen involves recruiters asking for money or services in exchange for “tailoring your CV.”

Here’s how it works:A recruiter calls, tells you that you’re perfect for a job, but says your CV needs tailoring by a professional. They then send you a link to someone on Fiverr or another service. Feeling desperate to land the role, you might go ahead with it.

But let me be clear: a genuine recruiter would NEVER do this.

If tailoring your CV was that important:

• a) They would do it themselves as part of their role.

• b) They wouldn’t need it at all because they’d have such a strong relationship with their client that even a half-finished CV would get you the interview.

Don’t fall for it.

Yes, tailoring your CV for every job is essential, but you don’t need to pay a scammer to do it for you. Instead, you should learn how to do it yourself.

How I Can Help

In just one hour, I’ll help you:

• Bring your CV and a job spec, and together we’ll tailor your CV for that specific role.

• Teach you how to tailor your CV for future applications, so you’re not dependent on anyone else.

This isn’t just about fixing one CV—it’s about giving you the tools and confidence to take control of your job search.