The Kenya Airways (KQ) has flagged a job advertisement dated June 17, announcing mass recruitment for the national carrier.
The memo indicated that KQ was looking to hire qualified airline food service attendants, flight attendants, receptionists, booking clerks and security officers.
Additionally, the ad detailed that holders of at least a D+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) were qualified for the positions.
However, the airline has noted in a statement that the circulated advertisement is fake and has been shared by malicious individuals.
“Please be aware that the message circulating on social media regarding job openings at Kenya Airways is FAKE and did not come from us,” stated the company.
The airline has asked job seekers to check for vacancies at the official website to avoid falling victim of fraud.
“For accurate and hiring information, always refer to our official website and channels,” added the statement.
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Details of the Flagged Kenya Airways advertisement.
Aside from the D+ qualification listed on the advertisement, the memo called for individuals with training in communication, excellent computer skills and ability to work independently in a fast paced constantly changing environment to apply.
Also, extremely self-motivated, confident, disciplined with attention to detail individuals were encouraged to apply.
“Candidates should expect a net salary of Ksh 45,000-60,000 which is negotiable after 3 months of probation. Send your CV’s to [email protected] before 21st July 2024.
“Applicants send your CV’s quoting job title on the email subject line. NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted,” the ad read in part.
At the same time, the post asked candidates to submit their applications urgently.
“We wish to fill the above positions which have risen in Kenya Airways. Due to an urgent need of professionals trainees, we request applicants to send their CV’s to [email protected],” added the statement.
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How to Detect Fake Publications
One of the ways of detecting fake publications and notices is establishing the source of the information.
The first step is to determine whether it comes from an official website, or a social media platform associated with a reputable organization.
A lot of fake publications try to appear like a real organization by using a somewhat similar domain names or branding.
Additionally, many fake publications contain grammatical errors and other mistakes that genuine officials from government bodies are unlikely to make.
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