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HOW TO SPOT FAKE REMOTE JOBS Hey, remote job seekers and freelancers. Do you know how to spot fake jobs? If you were emailed to apply for a job that seems too good to be true, chances are…. you are right. It probably is fake. Internet job scams are widespread and getting more sophisticated every day. Security experts are warning that everyone can be a target and to be on guard. 🚩Here are red flags to watch out 👇 1. Request for Personal Info: Never share your personal info like bank accounts or passwords. Legit employers won't ask for these during the application process. 2. No Company Information: Legit companies proudly display their info. Be cautious if the job post lacks a company name, logo, or contact details. 3. Poorly Written Job Post: Scammers often rush to post jobs without proofreading. Be wary of posts with multiple typos, grammatical errors, and vague job descriptions. Be careful. Don't fall victim. #Sixfiguremom

In the run up to this summer I have been receiving more than normal amounts of employment applications. Dispite us advertising our projects on closed networks only I still receive 100s of emails and messages from People looking for work in the close protection and private security industry. Some are no more than “I need job” or “I want to work with you” but some are from qualified individuals who just lack the experience or essential training on how to approach for work. Work experience can only be gained when given an opportunity in the role but having communication and customer service skills should come as a basic skill. Have the training standards dropped recently? Private security at all levels is a personal service delivered by professionals. Having the ability to talk to the client directly, their family or their business associates is a requirement. Sometimes new students ask me to give them a recommendation on what course they should do to get qualified and when qualified they then come back to me to ask for my advice on how to break in to the industry. There seems to be at least one course provider in the U.K. that is well known for having a very bad reputation. I won’t comment on that but I do receive a lot of contact from its students who ask me for a position in close protection. Here’s my advice to all new close protection students. 1. Have an up to date CV, with a professional photo of your self. By professional I mean don’t send one in military uniform or holding a airsoft rifle, remove the sunglasses and use a front on full length or head and shoulders picture. 2. Use a different cover letter for each company, make it bespoke to the type of role you are applying for. 3. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get a position or if you don’t get a response, especially when the company isn’t currently advertising for a role. If your email lands in the correct place and in the correct format it maybe considered at a later date. 4. Be realistic, you may not land that Hollywood role at your first time of asking. Freelance security operators seek work all year round. Do not limit your self to this, consider static protection roles such as residential (RST), high value construction or high value logistics. The key is to keep busy, get experience and get paid. 5. Network Network, Network , but in the correct way. You may only need that one friend to recommend you in to a reputable network and essentially you could be off to a flyer. Once the work starts to get offered, seriously consider those less glamorous tasks and use it as a pathway to meet more industry professionals. 6. Upskill, always invest into your skill set, never stop learning . 7. My favourite: you only get one name in this industry and that’s your own. Protect it at all costs by building your own reputation. When someone in the room says your name you want it to be followed up with yes, he/ she is professional! The basics done well people!

With the surge in remote work opportunities, job scams have become increasingly prevalent. Scammers target job seekers, posing as recruiters or project managers from reputable organizations like RELX. They use social media, freelance job platforms, messaging apps and email to trick people into sharing personal information and money. Please note that RELX does not offer jobs or contracts through social media and will never ask for money or sensitive financial details as part of any project or job application process. To help you avoid job scams, we've identified five tell-tale signs to look out for: https://bit.ly/48kwyMq #JobScams #Phishing #OnlineSafety

⚠️ Beware of Remote Job Scams Stay Safe While Job Hunting With the rise in remote work, job scams have become more common, preying on those seeking flexible work-from-home opportunities. It’s crucial to stay vigilant and know how to spot these scams. Here are some key red flags to watch out for: 🚩 Vague Job Descriptions 🚩 Unprofessional Communication 🚩 Requests for Personal or Financial Information 🚩 High Pay for Minimal Work 🚩 Payment Requests for Training or Equipment How to Protect Yourself ✅ Research the Company: Check for an online presence and reviews on Glassdoor or LinkedIn. ✅ Contact Directly: Confirm job offers via official channels. ✅ Check Email Domains: Avoid generic or suspicious email addresses. ✅ Report Suspicious Offers: If it feels off, report it to the relevant platforms. Protect yourself from scams and stay safe and vigilant 😊 Looking to land a legitimate remote job? A standout resume is your key to success! Let me help you craft a professional resume, CV, or LinkedIn profile that gets noticed by real employers. Discover my resume writing services on Upwork and start securing the right opportunities today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dZFiKh5W

It took me 6 months to get my first remote freelance gig — and 8 to get my first remote job Here’s what I would do differently to speed up that timeline: ✅ Make a master resume, cover letter and portfolio, then create mini versions of each one to match different job postings — especially if you reeeeaaaallllyyyy want that particular job ✅ Network like it’s your job — ask (politely) for conversations with people who work at the companies you’re aiming for, people who work in roles you’d like to have and people who have achieved things you want to achieve . Engage with their content and build relationships with them ✅ Become industry obsessed. If you want to work in a particular field, you should know it like the back of your hand. Same if you want to work for a particular company or write for a certain niche. Master the lore and become a fountain of knowledge for that area. Finally, last tip is to recreate the exact circumstances that put me in the right place at the right time to get those exact opportunities I jest, but that’s also a sign that you need to take it easy on yourself if things don’t seem to be going perfectly to plan in your job search. Circumstances are different for everyone, so it’s up to you to search yourself and decide which difficult path you want to to pursue. And who knows, you might just get lucky. [This post is for Day 1 of Creator Camp — link to the prompt in the comments👇🏾]

These 7 websites can help you find a remote jobs easily: 1. JustRemote A super-simple search for job seekers to find jobs. Find jobs specific to your country area with ease. 2. AngelList One of the best website to find remote jobs. Find remote jobs at any startup on this site. 3. Working Nomads If you’re a traveler who wants to work and move freely without losing any job–-then this is for you. 4. Remotive Remotive has a system that makes finding jobs or job opportunities easy. 5. FlexJobs It posts full-time, part-time, and freelancing gigs for over 50+ fields. 6. Problogger Jobs It is for writers. The website is so easy to skim for job opportunities. 7. Outsourcely You can find part-time and full-time jobs. Find jobs for web development, designing, and more Content writing, and sales. I hope that this will definitely help you.

A lot of folks are hunting for new positions these days, so as someone who is sifting through dozens of resumes currently, just a couple tips to get that first interview: Spelling errors? I need someone to do documentation so nope. Quirky comments like “More than an engineer, I’m a tech visionary!” makes you sound like a self absorbed weirdo so nope. Did your own consulting and applied to our company with your freelance company email? And you want to work remote? Sound like our team isn’t going to be your first priority so nope. Putting down certs that you don’t officially have saying it’s scheduled for next month? If a customer won’t accept that, I won’t either so nope. Applying is sales where you are selling yourself. Help me say yes.

If you’re looking to secure your first remote or freelance opportunity, plan for it to take at least six to eight months, says Tamilore O., a content writer at a social media management company. To speed up the process, she advises job seekers create tailored resumes, cover letters and portfolios for specific job postings. It's also important to network and build relationships with people who are in roles you're looking for or in companies you'd like to work in. Lastly, become deeply knowledgeable about the industry or niche you're interested in. What are your top tips for landing a remote job? Watch Tamilore's video below and share your advice in a video of your own for your chance to be featured.