I got a message on LinkedIn about a job, it seems legit. The issue is as soon as I replied, she basically told me to apply as quickly as possible because it’s time sensitive.
I don’t know why this kind of rubs me the wrong way, I guess because I’m in a different time zone and I’m expected to literally drop everything for a job I might not even have an actual chance for.
Also she is the person who I would be working with, my potential future boss, and also the co owner of the company.
Am I overreacting? It just seems unnecessarily stressful idk. Also I’m very afraid of red flags now cause I ignored them at my last company and it was a nightmare.
I’m guessing it’s a small company if the owner is personally doing the hiring? In that case, it might be as simple as they need someone for a role asap that’s why they’re in a hurry; but yes it’s not a good look. It can also be a potential scam, as a lot scams use pressure as a modus operandi. I’d say just do more research on the company and the co-owner to determine if they are legit. No legit company will ask for money or PII as part of the application process, so if they start asking for things that isn’t necessary for a job application, end it there.
Idk what application process you’ve done or your definition of pii. all applications seem to request pii like email, address, name, bday, etc in my experience. Individually they may not be pii, but any combo and theyre definitely pii.
Yes I should’ve clarified “confidential” PII. It’s just the initial job application, so all they need at this point is OP’s name, general location, and contact info; which they already have from linkedin alone. OP can send in their resume/CV, and that’s it. No need to give your exact address, birthday, etc. until you’re well into the hiring process already. Not in this initial phase.
I mean the co owner is legit, and I can’t find anything bad about the company online.
The application requires an email and asks what country I live in. I haven’t gotten to any scam part yet, but it’s weird how she hasn’t replied to my message in almost an hour despite saying I need to apply quickly. Does that mean she’s over it and I shouldn’t apply?
People have meetings which might be longer than an hour. If she’s presenting something, it might be a bit weird if she told her audience that she needs to answer a message.
I mean it’s been like 2 hrs now, do you think I should still apply? It’s gonna be a rushed application anyways so idk
People have meetings that are longer than two hours, or one meeting ends and the next starts immediately. If you want to apply then do it.