Would you apply to a job ad if the employer does not identify themselves?

[Kev4eva]

Well, personally, I am pretty sceptic to send my personal information like that out there, to God knows who. Trust me, it is scary sometimes, thinking that you don't know who is receiving all your personal information, and if the company isn't legit or real, what would to your information thereafter?

good point..very well said mrs kitty

[kilaj1]

This kinda of practice is done a lot on job listing sites such as monster.com, most of them turn out to be employment agencies...I've never and will never apply for one though. Its just too risky.

[psilos]

I know some Government agencies that follow that practice

[lovepython]

I know some Government agencies that follow that practice

i have seen something like that too. the only knew who posted the ad because i had seen an email my friend had where they had sent an internal ad first.

i must say i have been des and i have sent applications to ads with no employer.

[kilaj1]

heres something for you
Be careful when mailing resumes to anonymous companies

I recently read an account of an employee who, in response to an ad in the paper, sent a resume to an anonymous company via P.O. box. Unfortunately for him, that company happened to be the same one he was working for. His supervisor found out and he was fired.

[MadHacker]

Most company does this to Hide the fact that they are hireing.
Reason : Competitor /Client will be aware of the short staff competitor can use this information to get the upper hand while clients use this info become skeptic about the companies ability to handle whatever project issue

[JUGGERNAUT]

heres something for you
Be careful when mailing resumes to anonymous companies

that is so sad, now am scared

[psilos]

Most company does this to Hide the fact that they are hireing.
Reason : Competitor /Client will be aware of the short staff competitor can use this information to get the upper hand while clients use this info become skeptic about the companies ability to handle whatever project issue

If this forum had nominations for Accepted Answer this one would certainly get my vote. Thanks for the insightful info, makes perfect sense.

[techwizz]

I hate those sneaky bastards

[kilaj1]

Most company does this to Hide the fact that they are hireing.
Reason : Competitor /Client will be aware of the short staff competitor can use this information to get the upper hand while clients use this info become skeptic about the companies ability to handle whatever project issue

Definitely a possibility, I don't think people in JA have to worry too much about this...dont know too much job postings in JA that do it this way... worse might be "Earn 250USD per hour call to find out", personally I prefer to do my research on a company before I send out my resume