You have applied for a job online and soon after you have filled in the application, you get a message saying something like:
“Thank you for applying. Unfortunately, at this time we are overwhelmed with the number of applications we have received and cannot process them all. To help us screen the better applicants sooner, please open the following link and answer the questions provided. That will give us a better understanding of those who applied for this job and who is the best candidate. Thank you”.
Never ever do that. Two reasons:
1. You already filled out an application, remember? Any reputable company would gather all the important questions on one screening process – why two?
2. The link that you have to open will probably have questions regarding your personal information, such as Social Security Number (or Social Insurance Number). That is information which no company needs before they hire you. You could be a victim of identity theft.