How to detect dishonesty when conducting job interviews

When job openings are high and unemployment is low, finding the right person for the job can become a big challenge. A recent scam is now making things even harder on businesses, especially when hiring remote workers. Watch out for job candidates who aren’t who they pretend to be.

How the scam works

You set up a virtual interview with a potential job candidate whose skill set matches your opening. As you conduct the interview, you are impressed by the person’s clear understanding of all the technical aspects of the position.

However, during a follow-up interview – or even after they start the job – the potential hire starts to seem a little “off.”  For example, the person’s appearance or voice may seem different from their first interview. The candidate may also be unable to answer technical questions that they previously appeared to know. 

What’s going on here? This job

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