Review your public presence
Check what a visitor can see when logged out. Update stale employment details and broken links. If you share examples of your work, make sure they do not contain client names, private data or material from a former employer that you are not authorized to publish.
- Separate personal and professional contact channels if that helps you manage boundaries.
- Use a short description of the work you do and the fields you are exploring.
- Check image descriptions and link labels so your portfolio is easier to use.
Verify opportunities independently
A genuine posting should lead to a hiring team or agency you can identify. If someone requests payment, bank information or an unusually early identity check, verify the request using a public number or official employer website. Keep a copy of any exchange that affects your application.
Follow topics and organizations that help you learn about your target work. A few thoughtful interactions are easier to maintain than frequent generic posts.