Tips to stay safe while searching and applying for jobs
At J&J, we care about you and your career journey, which is why we want to make sure you are aware of what’s happening with job scams and recruitment fraud globally—and what to do if you spot one.
Recruitment fraud is on the rise. It’s a sophisticated type of fraud where cybercriminals try to capitalize on job seekers’ trust and eagerness to secure employment.
We’re aware that cybercriminals have falsely claimed to recruit on behalf of our company (along with many others). They may misuse our name, logo, and branding to post fake jobs, communicate with job seekers and attempt to gain personal information.
These scams often involve impersonating real J&J executives and recruiters. Cybercriminals may create fake email addresses, LinkedIn profiles, or messaging accounts using the names of actual employees in an effort to appear legitimate.
Please stay alert to these fraudulent activities and verify that any communications you receive are from an official Johnson & Johnson channel. Here are a few common tactics to be aware of—so you can spot and avoid them.
Impersonation tactics
Cybercriminals often use a variety of these tactics to trick job seekers, including:
- Communicating through fake profiles on LinkedIn, WhatsApp, or other social platforms
- Creating fake email addresses that do not come from an official J&J address. Legitimate emails will always end with @its.jnj.com
- Offering unverifiable job posts not found on the official J&J site
- Using lookalike domains designed to mimic authentic J&J recruiting pages
Be alert: As part of our job search and hiring process we will never:
• Request payment
• Ask for personal or financial data before an official application has been submitted
• Conduct hiring solely via chat or email
• Have an executive contact someone directly to offer them a job
Recruitment fraud warning signs
If you recognize any of these warning signs, the job post or communication you are receiving is likely fraudulent:
- The job description is vague, contains few details or seems too good to be true
- The email or text you receive contains typos or poor grammar
- You’re asked to disclose personal or financial information or to send money or purchase equipment
- You're asked to pay for a service. For example, they may prompt you to go to a “resume writer they trust” or buy a laptop and ship it to an address to “get the right software loaded”
- You’re asked to participate in an interview through an instant messaging application
What should I do?
Every candidate deserves a secure, seamless experience on their path to a role that makes a difference. At J&J, we take that responsibility seriously, and we work every day to ensure nothing stands in the way of your next opportunity. If you are uncertain whether a job posting or communication is legitimate or that you are the victim of a scam, please contact us to confirm its authenticity.
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