"Very professional service. Cared about me personally and made sure the job was right for me. Didn’t push me to take it, talked things through with me and helped me make the correct decision"

Josh Phillips

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How to ensure a website is legitimate when job searching

It's important not to trust everything you read on the Internet and be careful about which information you use. No quality checks are required on the Internet, so anyone can publish anything they like!

Why does the quality of information vary so much?

Anyone can put something on the Internet - an idiot or an expert

Information or job advertisements can be posted from anywhere in the world - be it the United Kingdom or Uruguay

They can say anything they like - true or false

They can leave an advert up as long as they like - even if it goes out of date.

Or change it without warning - perhaps even remove it completely

Remember, some adverts will be posted purely for the purpose of identity theft.

Stay vigilant and make sure that the company/agency is a legitimate business before sending your CV.

Consider the following options before deciding to trust a recruitment website:

The author's name
The name and location of the organisation publishing the information (Is it local, have you heard of the organisation, will it be relevant to you?)
The About Us section
The Contact Details (address / email)
The URL

How to stay safe when searching for sales jobs

Considering the URL

URL stands for "Uniform Resource Locator" and is the Web address of the page you are accessing. You'll usually see one at the top of your browser when you have a Web page open. They look something like this: https://www.aaronwallis.co.uk/

Here are some vital clues in the URL which can give you clues into the reputability of a job search site:

You can often find out more about the nature of the organisation that owns the server from the organisation code. For example:

.ac, .edu academic or educational servers
.co, .com commercial servers
.gov government servers
.org non-governmental, non-profit making organisations

Note that different countries can have different codes for the same type of organisation. For example, a university server may have a .ac code in the UK (ac is short for "academic") but a .edu code in the USA (edu is short for "educational").

You can also find out more information about the country in which the server is based on the country code. For example:

.au Australia
.ca Canada
.de Germany
.fr France
.uk United Kingdom

Note, however, that a country code will not always be included in a URL. Many American sites, for example, will not have the country code (.us) in their URL.

By not considering these options and sending your CV to the wrong website, you are putting yourself at risk of Identity theft and Recruitment scams.

Recruitment And Social Networking

Sophie is an Associate Director at Aaron Wallis, and her main focus is to help clients find the best sales talent while ensuring that candidates secure the best professional fit. Sophie doesn't just fill vacancies; she strives to understand her clients' business goals, and she identifies candidates who will not only excel in the role but also contribute to the company's long-term success. Maintaining open communication is crucial, and Sophie ensures that clients are well-informed throughout the recruitment process, addressing any concerns and ensuring that expectations are met. She's a trusted advisor, and her ability to build bridges, solve problems, and advocate for success makes her an invaluable asset in the World of sales recruitment.

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