Job scams work both ways. The pandemic move to online recruitment has led to some pitfalls for both job seekers and employers. What to know about fake jobs and fake applicants - and a Clark smart key rule for landing a real job. Also, do you know what your colleagues earn doing the same work as you? The movement toward pay transparency has begun. 

Fake Jobs - Fake Applicants!: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

Pay Transparency: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


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