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MLSS PR Unit March 22, 2019

Labour Minister urges job seekers to always check legitimacy of employment offerings

Labour Minister Shahine Robinson has appealed to persons seeking jobs to always carry out checks to ensure the information they have about the potential employer or agent, is legitimate.

This in the wake of reports that at least 2 women have gone missing, after traveling to St. James on separate occasions for a job interview at a hotel, that was later determined to be non-existent.

It also follows the fake recruitment message circulated on social media, that resulted in hundreds of young people going to the Jamaica Defence Force Headquarters in Kingston, to apply for participation in a programme.

Mrs. Robinson expressed grave concern for the persons who have been reported missing.

She again urged job seekers, to heed the warning to always be vigilant, and be wary of employment scams.

Mrs. Robinson reiterated that job seekers should check with the Labour Ministry, to confirm that the employment entity is licensed.

Citing the fake JDF recruitment message, Mrs. Robinson encouraged persons to, where possible, contact the entity to confirm reports of job opportunities.

 

Source: IrieFM.net