Graphic Designer Shares Experience with Job Scams During Job Hunt
I designed cybersecurity content for a bank. I still almost got roped into two scams when job hunting.
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Julius von Brunk, a graphic artist from New York City, shares his experience with two job scams while searching for new opportunities after leaving a cybersecurity role at a bank. Despite his background in cybersecurity, he initially overlooked red flags, highlighting the challenges of job hunting in a tough market.
- 01Julius von Brunk worked in the cybersecurity department of a bank from 2023 to 2025.
- 02He encountered two scams: one involving a fake bank recruiter and another with a fraudulent job listing for a position at Meta.
- 03The first scam involved a request for a payment to improve his resume, while the second led to a phishing attempt for his Facebook login.
- 04Despite the scams, von Brunk secured a job through a former supervisor's referral after applying to hundreds of positions.
- 05A LinkedIn spokesperson confirmed that their teams actively work to detect and prevent scams on the platform.
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Julius von Brunk, a graphic designer based in New York City, recounts his experiences with two job scams while searching for new employment after leaving his position in the cybersecurity department of a bank. Despite his knowledge of cybersecurity, he fell prey to a scam involving an impersonated bank recruiter who requested payment for a resume review. The second scam was a fraudulent job listing on LinkedIn for a graphic design position at Meta, which led to a phishing attempt for his Facebook credentials. After applying to numerous jobs and facing a challenging job market, von Brunk eventually landed a position at a financial services firm, aided by a referral from a former supervisor. He emphasizes the importance of vigilance during job searches, especially in a market rife with scams. A spokesperson from LinkedIn stated that they actively work to identify and shut down such scams, encouraging users to report suspicious activity.
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Job seekers in New York City and beyond face significant challenges due to the prevalence of scams in the job market.
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