{"id":1350,"date":"2023-11-24T20:17:17","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T20:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deprogramr.com\/?p=1350"},"modified":"2023-11-24T20:17:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T20:17:21","slug":"willoughby-industries-linkedin-job-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keithratner.live\/deprogrammer\/willoughby-industries-linkedin-job-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"Fake Job Scam: &#8220;Willoughby Industries, Inc.&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First email received on November 22, 2023 at 7:55 AM PST from &#8220;larry larry &lt;larry@willoughby-indjob.com>&#8221;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hi there,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m happy to let you know that you&#8217;ve been selected as part of the few finalists for the&nbsp;Associate Designer position you applied for via LinkedIn. If you&#8217;re still interested, kindly reply with a &#8220;Yes.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regards<br>Admin Manager<br>Willoughby Industries, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next email received on November 24, 2023 at 9:08 AM PST from same sender:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have organized the interview process through email and have sent you a set of screening\/interview questions to evaluate your skills and understand your work style for the position. Kindly respond to these questions via email in a timely manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admin Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Willoughby Industries, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a pdf attachment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"258\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/deprogramr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/interview-test-258x1024.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;Willoughby Industries&quot; Fake Job Scam\" class=\"wp-image-1351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keithratner.live\/deprogrammer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/interview-test-258x1024.jpg 258w, https:\/\/keithratner.live\/deprogrammer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2023\/11\/interview-test-29x116.jpg 29w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transcript of the &#8220;Screening Test\/Interview Questions&#8221; (all grammar left intact):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Screening Test\/Interview Questions forAssociate Designer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Remote) Position<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instructions: Please precede all your answers with the question you are answering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use acronyms only after you&#8217;ve explained them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use correct spelling and grammar. Be sure to write your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidate\u2019s Name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. How do you stay updated with the latest design trends, and how do you incorporate them into your<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Describe a challenging project you worked on. How did you approach and overcome any obstacles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">during the design process?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. What software or tools are you proficient in, and which ones do you consider essential for<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">your design work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Could you provide examples of your experience collaborating with other team members or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">departments to achieve design objectives?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. What strategies do you use to gather feedback on your designs, and how do you integrate that<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">feedback into your work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Can you walk us through your portfolio and highlight a project you feel best showcases your skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and creativity as a designer?.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7. How do you prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively when working on multiple<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">projects with tight deadlines?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8. Discuss a time when you had to adapt to a change in project requirements or design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">direction. How did you handle it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9. What inspires you creatively, and how do you translate that inspiration into your design work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10. In your opinion, what are the key elements of successful design, and how do you ensure your<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">designs meet these criteria?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11. Have you faced a situation where you received critical feedback on your design? How did you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">handle it, and what did you learn from the experience?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12. Can you explain a situation where you had to balance creativity with practicality or client<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">requirements in a design project?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">13. When can you start?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">14. What do you hope to achieve and contribute in this role as an associate designer, and how does it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">align with your long-term career goals?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15. Why do you want this job<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Role: Associate Designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Description<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are seeking a skilled and innovative Associate Designer to design concepts, creating visual<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">elements, preparing design drafts, collaborating with teams, conducting research, and supporting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">project management. They often help execute designs, maintain design standards, and may work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">across different design software or tools. Additionally, they might participate in brainstorming sessions,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">offer creative input, and assist in ensuring the final product aligns with client or company expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GENERAL COMPETENCIES NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Positive Outlook &#8211; Always displays optimism. Stays positive and remains upbeat. Notices and acknowledges<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">things that are going well, especially during stressful times. Faces problems head on and will make<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">productive changes to the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relationship Building &#8211; Develops contacts and relationships which are internal and external to the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">organization and facilitates work efforts or to gain support and cooperation from others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Productivity &#8211; Meets or exceeds the expectations that have been established for this position. Has<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">successfully combined skills, ability, and effort to ensure that manager\u2019s expectations related to position<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">results and output are achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dependability &#8211; Follows through with commitments and can be counted on to meet deadlines. Comes to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">work on time as scheduled and is ready for work. Demonstrates a good attendance record and is aware of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal Accountability for Safety &#8211; Behaves in a way that demonstrates Safety as a top priority. Immediately<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">informs a supervisor about any unsafe working conditions. Does not hesitate to address co- workers that<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">engage in unsafe work habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DISCLAIMER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This job description reflects management\u2019s assignment of essential functions, position responsibilities, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">required abilities and skills. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">be performed by an individual in this position and nothing in this job description restricts management\u2019s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the person holding this position at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and\/or abilities expected to meet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">job standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can you handle all of these responsibilities effectively?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First email received on November 22, 2023 at 7:55 AM PST from &#8220;larry larry &lt;larry@willoughby-indjob.com>&#8221;: Hi there, I&#8217;m happy to let you know that you&#8217;ve been selected as part of the few finalists for the&nbsp;Associate Designer position you applied for via LinkedIn. 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