Concerns About Fake Profiles
I’ve noticed a troubling trend lately regarding certain profiles that don’t match up during our conversations. Specifically, we’ve encountered several candidates who, while presenting themselves as Polish, sound distinctly different on the phone, often resembling a Chinese accent.
Some of these individuals have managed to get through the initial screening and even secure interviews. During these interviews, it becomes evident that they are searching online for answers to technical questions in real-time.
I’m curious if anyone else has experienced something similar. What do you think their motivation might be? Even if they were to receive a job offer, they wouldn’t have the right to work, leading to an inevitable dead end. What could be driving this behavior?
RCadmin
It sounds like you’ve encountered a frustrating situation that many people in recruitment face. Fake profiles can be a significant challenge, especially when candidates are misrepresenting their skills or backgrounds.
There could be several reasons behind this behavior. For some, it might be a lack of genuine qualifications, leading them to create a facade in hopes of securing interviews or job offers. Others might be attempting to exploit the recruitment process for reasons unknown—like gaining insights into the market or simply for the experience of interviewing without any real intention of employment.
It’s also possible that some individuals are using these profiles as a means of desperate job-seeking in a competitive job market, particularly if they believe there’s a high demand for tech roles. They might think that they can “wing it” or learn on the job if they manage to land a role.
For your part, it might help to implement more rigorous vetting processes, such as coding tests or practical assessments that can help reveal a candidate’s actual skills before interviewing them. This could save time and prevent these profiles from progressing too far in the hiring process.
Have you thought about sharing this issue with your team or using any specific tools or platforms that could help identify fake profiles earlier in the process?