Many students look for summer jobs during their summer holiday hoping to gain pocket money as well as working experience. Yet, with limited social experience, they will easily fall prey to scammers’ devious employment traps. When facing unfamiliar recruitment processes and procedures, students should stay alert and vigilant. Try to understand the job nature thoroughly and assess your qualifications and suitability for the job you apply, and beware of online frauds and jobs that offer unreasonably high salaries. Lack of cautiousness may lead to financial loss or even unwitting involvement in criminal activities.

Hence, Labour Department has prepared a travel guide to lead you embarking on a thrilling adventure to illustrate the most prevalent job traps aiming at young people looking for summer jobs -

Illegal Work Talent Scout Scams Vice Traps Pyramid Schemes Fake Clicks
Loan Deception Scams Unreasonable Fees Investment Scams Overseas Employment Fraud

as well as sharing various smart tips against the traps -

Tip 1 “Be careful and watch out for attractive offer”
Tip 2 “Take good care of personal safety, personal data and belongings”
Tip 3 “Know your employer and study employment contract well”
Tip 4 “Stay vigilant during online job-hunting”
Tip 5 “Be informed of current affairs and seek help when necessary”

Besides, as fresh job-seekers, young people must pay attention to industrial safety and avoid taking up dangerous work (e.g. construction work, operation of heavy machinery, handling of chemicals and corrosive substance as well as work processes involving extremely high temperature). You should use safety equipment provided by employers and strictly follow all safety regulations at work.

Hope this travel guide helps you excel in a brilliant employment experience!

Source：
Labour Department - A Guide for Students Seeking Summer Jobs