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Recruitment safety

How to recognise a genuine job opportunity

Most employers and recruiters are genuine, but some people use the promise of a job to take money or documents from job seekers. These practical checks help you protect yourself, whoever you are dealing with.

Six checks before you accept a job offer

  1. Check who you are dealing with

    A genuine recruiter or employer has a business name, a way to contact them that you can verify, and can explain who the employer is (even if they cannot name them yet).

  2. Expect a clear description of the job

    You should be told the role, the workplace, the working hours and the pay before you commit. Vague offers of "good jobs" or "quick money" are a warning sign.

  3. Be cautious about payments

    Be very careful if anyone asks you to pay money to be interviewed, to "reserve" a position, or to secure a job. Ask exactly what the payment is for, and get it in writing, before paying anything.

  4. Take your time

    Pressure to decide immediately, pay today or keep the offer secret are common tactics in scams. A genuine opportunity can wait for you to check it.

  5. Protect your documents

    Never hand over your original national ID, passport or certificates. Share copies only when you understand why they are needed.

  6. Meet in the right places

    Interviews should take place at a business address or a public place. Tell someone where you are going.

If you are offered work abroad

In Uganda, recruiting people for jobs in other countries must be done by a company licensed by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. Before you apply or pay anything, check that the company appears on the Ministry's External Employment Management Information System (EEMIS).

Check licensed companies on EEMIS

Job Link Uganda does not currently advertise overseas vacancies. The jobs on this website are in Uganda.

If something seems wrong

  • Stop and do not send money or documents until you have checked.
  • Keep messages, receipts and phone numbers as a record.
  • If you have lost money or feel threatened, report it to the police.
  • If someone claims to represent Job Link Uganda, check their contact details against those on our contact page.