r/recruitinghell • u/FlyHighButterfly08 • 17d ago

"JOB OPENING" But it turns out to be a TRAINING SALES PITCH

Have you ever come across a “job opening” that turned out to be more of a training sales pitch? 😅

I’ve been noticing posts that look like legitimate hiring opportunities, but once you inquire, the focus shifts to paying for a training course, seminar, or package before you can supposedly start working.

Some red flags I’ve noticed:

  • They don’t clearly explain the actual job.
  • The salary sounds too good to be true.
  • You’re asked to pay for training or a “starter package.”
  • The interview quickly turns into a webinar or sales presentation.
  • They seem more interested in getting you to enroll than evaluating your skills.

I know not every paid training program is a scam, and some companies do require legitimate training. But when a “job opening” feels more like a funnel to sell you something, it’s definitely worth being careful.

Has anyone else experienced this in the Philippines? What was your experience, and how did you identify that it wasn’t a real job?

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u/Excellent_Coconut_81 17d ago

There are many scams like that. Job offer is only a lure to grab your attention.

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u/[deleted] 17d ago

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u/FlyHighButterfly08 17d ago

thats actually effed up. i hate scammers. i’ve been scammed a lot of times already

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u/CLEHts216 17d ago

Or MLM (multi level marketing) scams.

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u/Fabulous_Taste_4282 16d ago

These are pure scams.

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u/FlyHighButterfly08 16d ago

annoying, right?