Shelby Schisler HOW TO TELL IF A JOB IS A SCAM @channel
We’ve had an influx of questions surrounding this topic recently and wanted to share some quick things to check if you’re worried about a potential scam.10 signs of a scam:
#1 : They ask you to share private information like your SSN, bank account, drivers license number, etc. before going through a formal interview and offer process. #2: The email is coming from a generic domain name (gmail, yahoo, hotmail, etc.) instead of a company domain.#3: Emails have significant spelling and grammar errors.#4: You get offered a job without ever having interviewed, OR you get offered a technical role without demonstrating your abilities via a technical interview or take-home assignment.#5: You never speak to anyone directly on the phone, over video, or in person, and/or they conduct interviews over a messaging platform.#6: You are asked to pay for training, software, or your own background check or credit report. #7: You can’t find any information about the company online, or the website looks fake.#8: Vague job descriptions with no real requirements or responsibilities.#9: Fake employees from a real company. Compare their contact info to the companies to make sure they match.#10: It sounds too good to be true...It probably is!Other RED FLAGS to watch out for:\
They make you sign a contract and there is a penalty if you leave - we encourage ‘at-will employment’!
They take a portion of your income during the contract period.
You can find all of these tips + more in our 1-page document on scams here (consider bookmarking this so you can return to it later!). And remember if something doesn’t feel quite right you can always drop a note in the job_search_support channel to get advice on the situation.
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Beto GarzaHey @channel! The Career Outcomes team has some really exciting news for you. Effective TODAY, we will be giving open access to our Custom Outreach Message Generator to all job searching graduates. You are probably wondering… what is he talking about? **TLDR: We will find you a company contact + write your outreach for you! Apply to a job and then submit the form HERE.The** **Custom Outreach Message Generator** helps expedite the process of reaching out to any company by using our help finding the right person's contact information and creating a customized outreach message plan for you! To get started using this resource, please read the How To guide. If you have any questions please share them in the thread below or message @Beto Garza directly.Beto's Notion on Notion**How use the Customized Outreach Message and Contact Sourcing GeneratorThe Custom Outreach Message Generator helps expedite the process of reaching out to any company by using our help finding the right person's contact information and creating a customized outreach message plan for you!
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** Rachel Cohen Here in Job Search, I know we focus very much on strategy, applications, outreach goals, networking, and data-driven tactics. _Because we know it works._ But we don't focus enough on WHY we push you each so hard on maintaining momentum in your search and generally being super prepared. _So I wanted to take a moment to say:_
We know that EVERYONE here (yes, you) has a place in industry. We have seen thousands of grads land high-paying roles in tech. From every background. With all different kinds of previous experience. All over the country and world.We believe in you. So, if you are ever struggling with that belief in yourself or your place in industry, come talk to us in office hours. Strategize with us. Prep with us for interviews.This is just the beginning of your tech careers - and we are here for it. (Now, back to our regular scheduled programming ;)) @channel**
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** **NilzaHi all (@channel),
Hiring partners have told us that the CodeSignal General Coding Assessment (GCA) is a good proxy for the technical skills they’re looking for. As a result, starting March 15th Lambda is going to be using a minimum score of 650 on the CodeSignal GCA as a requirement for graduates interested in Lambda’s hiring partner opportunities. In reality, the higher your GCA score is the more opportunities we can opt you in for._For prep advice and details about the CodeSignal GCA, **review our CS Lead Instructor Beej Hall’s documentation here._
HOW DOES THIS CHANGE AFFECT ME\
I don’t have a GCA score. How do I take the GCA?
Use this link to sign-up with your lambda school email. You’ll receive results via email after you complete the test and results are forwarded to Lambda.Regardless of your score, you’ll continue to get all the support you’ve received in the job search. Please note that while you’ll also continue to see partner opportunities in job board, only students with GCA scores will move forward. Seeing opportunities in job board keeps you aware of hiring partners, and hopefully encourages you to take the assessment. If you do not receive a 650+ score the first time, you can retry the assessment every 2 weeks. This test can be taken multiple times.
I previously took the CodeSignal GCA and scored below 650.
No worries! Study up and retake the assessment if it has been longer than 2 weeks.
**I’ve taken the CodeSignal GCA and scored 650+. **
As long as your student profile is complete, and your score has been reported to Lambda, you’ll continue to have access to hiring partner opportunities. If you’re up for it, retake the test to see if you score higher.
**I don’t want to take CodeSignal GCA. **
You don’t have to! Work with your careers staff member to find external opportunities. Hiring partner opportunities are meant to supplement your job search. There are many opportunities out there that don’t require a GCA score.
I don’t know my GCA score.
