Job Applicants Must Know, These are the Characteristics of Fake Interview Letters

Dream - The number of unemployed people in Indonesia as of August 2022, according to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), reached 8.43 million people or 5.86 percent. 

Meanwhile, the unemployment rate in 2023 is also predicted to reach 5.3 percent. Although it has decreased from last year, the number of unemployed people scattered is also vulnerable to rampant job vacancy fraud. 

Scammers rely on fake interview invitation letters claiming to be from certain companies. They even ask job seekers to transfer a certain amount of money for tickets, accommodation, and other expenses, which are promised to be reimbursed after the interview or selection process.

It is important for job seekers to be able to distinguish between genuine and fake job vacancies, one of which can be seen from the interview invitation letter. The following are the characteristics of a fake interview invitation letter:

1. The interview invitation does not mention the position or vacancy at all

According to the JobStreet by Seek website, fake interview invitation letters usually contain about 7 pages and do not mention the position or vacancy to be selected. 

The details of the requirements listed are already irrelevant or unnecessary to mention, such as stationery, dressing neatly, and others. The signature stamp is only in the form of a digital logo, not the original company stamp.

2. Lists the names of all invited candidates

Another characteristic is listing the names of all candidates or other participants, even though the interview invitation should be personal.

In addition, fake interview invitation letters also require candidates to make ticket reservations to the Recruitment Committee, such as ticket reservations through fake partner travel agents.

3. Candidates bear the expenses

All transportation, consumption, and other expenses must be borne by the candidates. By promising that all expenses will be reimbursed, candidates are asked to cover all expenses.

4. Irrelevant information provided

The written selection stages are also irrelevant by adding development methods. The qualifications listed are also very general, unreasonable, and not in line with the promise of a high salary offered.

5. Question and Answer section

There are many unnecessary and unusual parts that do not need to be mentioned in the interview invitation letter. Such as the question and answer section that is unusual, too general, and unnecessary to explain.

In its writing, there are many unprofessional sentences in fake invitation letters, convoluted language or sentences, and many typos are found.