I received a call on yesterday for a potential job offering and was told to complete the application.

Kimberly

September 9,2023 at 1:14PM UTC

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I received a call on yesterday for a potential job offering and was told to complete the application. I did so but when I it was time for me to schedule my bio metrics day appointment. The system said there were no available slots and to check back for more available dates. Should I just wait and see when they'll have more available slots or call the company and try to get scheduled that way?

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AnonymousSeptember 9,2023 at 1:27PM UTC
I would give the company a call stating you completed all application documents but you were unable to schedule a bio metric appointment in their system because no slots were available online then ask how they suggest you proceed.
KimberlySeptember 9,2023 at 1:32PM UTC
Thank you.
Coach Nancie Kay ShumanSeptember 11,2023 at 1:12PM UTC
This.
AnonymousSeptember 10,2023 at 12:57PM UTC
Under the there is no stupid question category: Why would a company need your biometrics before even issuing a job offer? This doesn’t seem right.
AnonymousSeptember 10,2023 at 7:37PM UTC
I'm with you. That's giving too much very personal info. Did you confirm this place is legit?
AnonymousSeptember 10,2023 at 5:29PM UTC
Huh? Why are you jumping through ANY hoops before an actual interview. Do nothing and keep applying elsewhere.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 10,2023 at 9:12PM UTC
Please proceed with extreme caution - this has potential scam written all over it!
AnonymousSeptember 13,2023 at 12:28PM UTC
In my employment search I am receiving all kinds of requests. a found 3 jobs where I could research the company and find they don't have any USA presence. I kindly let them know I was not interested and blocked them from all my communications.
I have a list of employment agencies I am signed up on and more hopeful.
Please don't stop looking and keep doing what you can to be as valuable as you are regardless of what others think. Be blessed.
Deb AllenSeptember 13,2023 at 12:53PM UTC
Unless there is an actual offer letter, you should not be in any kind of background, especially if you are asked to pay for it. This is a common scam.
Celena BartonSeptember 13,2023 at 3:46PM UTC
Exactly!
Julie ESeptember 13,2023 at 10:57PM UTC
You shouldn’t need to do a biometric screening until you have a written job offer, not as part of the application process.