#Warning: Is this Company Really Seeking Free Labor? π¨ Do Not Apply!
Hey there, Twitterverse! π Have you ever come across a job posting that made you raise an eyebrow and think, “Hmm, something doesn’t feel right here”? π€ Well, I’ve stumbled upon one that has me feeling pretty skeptical.
So, let me break it down for you. The recruiting firm Robert Half seems to be on the hunt for applicants to work for Innodata. They’re asking candidates to complete not one, but TWO 135-minute assessments for a “Generative AI” role. Sounds intense, right? But here’s the kicker – they are urging you to finish quickly for a remote job that pays $48-54k/year. π ββοΈ
But it doesn’t stop there. Innodata is currently in hot water, facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly misleading about its AI technology. And now, they are rushing to build a functioning LLM. π€―
Overall, the whole process gives off major sketchy vibes, don’t you think? It’s almost as if they’re trying to get free labor out of unsuspecting job seekers. π¬
Let’s have a chat about this – have you ever encountered a similar situation while job hunting? Cast your vote below and share your thoughts with me! π¬ #FreeLabor #JobSearch #SketchyCompanies
π³οΈ Poll: Would you apply for a job with a company that seems to be seeking free labor?
1οΈβ£ Yes, I need a job desperately
2οΈβ£ No way, that’s a major red flag
Can’t wait to hear your insights! Let’s keep each other informed and protected in the job market jungle. πΏ #JobScams #StayWoke
It seems like they’re trying to get free work – that’s 4 1/2 hours of work. Why couldn’t they just assess your abilities with a 30-minute assessment? Imagine if they do that with hundreds or thousands of people. My advice: avoid ANY job that is asking you to complete over 30 minutes of assessments. Especially for a salary that low!
This may sound a bit conspiratorial, but it actually seems like the recruiters at Robert Half may be getting paid to get people to complete “assessments”, which actually turns out to be free labor for Innodata. If that’s the case, it’s extremely illegal under US law. Requiring people to perform free labor, misleading candidates about potential employment is fraudulent behavior according to the FLSA. Robert Half and Innodata could be subject to legal action. Then again, this doesn’t surprise me – since Innodata is facing a class action lawsuit for securities fraud and unlawful business practices.
Iβve worked there for about 5 months. The assessment is very similar to the work youβll do. It isnβt free labor, itβs to see if you can do the job
I avoid Robert Half because they moved everything to AI awhile back. I moved to a big city and looked them up for a new job. Applied to jobs I was qualified for, called their office and talked to an actual person which went nowhere. I kept going around and doing this with Robert Half and decided to stop wasting my time and look elsewhere. The next hiring agency I went through took immediate interest in my resume after I applied for a job, and shortly after I had an interview which led to an assignment, being paid a pretty decent wage to start out. It was a temp to hire position and I am now hired on full time by the company I was working for.
Shortly after starting at this new assignment, I got an autogenerated email that their AI tool has matched my resume with a job. I looked at it and it was not even remotely close to what I was looking for and the pay was terrible.
Skip Robert Half, there are better hiring agencies out there.