Kenya Airways (KQ) has issued an alert about a mass job advertisement dated October 25, with an expected net salary of between Ksh45,000 and Ksh60,000.
In a statement on Tuesday, November 12, the national carrier noted that the advertisement had been circulated on social media and Kenyans.
Moreover, the advert indicated that KQ was looking to hire qualified airline food service attendants, flight attendants, receptionists, booking clerks and security officers.
However, the airline has warned that it is a fake recruitment notice, explaining that it was not sent by their officials.
“Please be aware that the message circulating on social media regarding job openings at Kenya Airways is fake and did not come from us.
“For accurate and hiring information, always refer to our official website and channels,” warned Kenya Airways.
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Details of the Fake Kenya Airways Advert
The flagged advert detailed that holders of at least a D+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) were qualified for the positions.
Highlighting the agency to fill up the positions, the advertisement set an application deadline for November 14, 2024.
Also, interested applicants were directed to send their applications to a false KQ email.
“We wish to fill the above positions which have risen in Kenya Airways. Due to an urgent need for professional trainees, we request applicants to send their CVs to [email protected],
“Further training in Communication skills will be an added advantage, Excellent computer skills, ability to work independently in a fast-paced constantly changing environment, A team player with exceptional people handling and problem-solving skills,” the notice read in part.
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How to Detect Fake Publications
Although one can easily be fooled by content shared online, especially in the wake of globalization and technology enhancement, it is important to learn how to detect fake publications and resist sharing misinformation.
One way to identify fake publications and notices is by verifying the source of the information.
Start by checking if the document originates from an official website or a social media platform linked to a reputable organization.
A lot of fake publications try to appear like a real organization by using almost similar domain names or branding.
Additionally, many fake publications contain grammatical errors and other mistakes as in the case above, that genuine officials from government bodies are unlikely to make.
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