Let's see if you can distinguish between a great employer and a scammer!

During times of crisis, scammers are always going to be active. The labor market, unfortunately, is not immune from this trend.

Can you differentiate between an employer who is a scammer and one who is decent and honest? Let's put your intuition (or life experience) to the test.

The employer has not supplied any accurate salary details in the job description.

A scammer

No, you're wrong. Many decent employers do this.

Not a scammer

You are right. A few US states have even adopted laws regarding disclosing information about salaries for certain jobs.

The employer is offering a short internship. It's unpaid.

A scammer

Yes, you're right. An internship should be paid.

Not a scammer

This is certainly not the case — according to the Russian Federation's laws, internships are paid.

The employer doesn't indicate any agreement about your salary during the probationary period, what you will be paid afterward, specific salary, and bonuses.

A scammer

It's true; this behavior is very suspicious.

Not a scammer

We seriously doubt it – they're behaving very suspiciously.

The employer asks you to complete some training before you start the job. It's free and lasts two weeks.

A scammer

It could be, but it seems very unlikely. You can consider the offer unless you are asked to pay the tuition fees.

Not a scammer

More than likely. If a contract accompanies training, it's not just empty words.

The employer communicates with you only online. You have never been to the office, and you have never been invited.

A scammer

We don't think so because many businesses now operate this way.

Not a scammer

You are right. The online format is extremely popular now.

The employer asks you to fill out an extremely detailed questionnaire. Unfortunately, the company is small and has no state involvement.

A scammer

We would be suspicious of any employer doing this. However, if it's a small company, then it's pointless for the security service to check everyone they meet. Perhaps the data is collected for other purposes.

Not a scammer

We don't think so. Suppose the company is not part of a large (especially state) corporation. If this is the case, collecting an incredibly detailed questionnaire makes no sense.

You have read the reviews and learned that the employer forces their employees to quit not according to the job contract.

A scammer

That's right, and it's illegal.

Not a scammer

We are sorry to disappoint you. But unfortunately, such a company most likely will be unethical.

The employer requires you to do more than what is specified in your job description. However, it is unclear whether they will pay you.

A scammer

You are right – this sort of behavior from an employer is unacceptable.

Not a scammer

Think again: the probability of fraudulent actions on the employer's part, quite frankly, is extremely high.

The employer asks you to complete an extensive job test. They promise not to use it anywhere.

A scammer

Probably, if it's a significantly large test.

Not a scammer

However, look closely at the test. You should be concerned about this type of behavior. Having to complete a big test with lots of details reveals a clear possibility that they may be using your work results in the company's current activities.