I was targeted by a similar recruiting scam several years ago -- again, a smallish company which was high on my interest list, with a personalized email matching my stated skills and experience.
All I can say is that while legit "cold" recruiting outreach happens all the time, if you are a job seeker take the time to verify these contacts. Don't give out personal or contact information until you are absolutely sure you know who you are talking to! A professional will not mind you taking this extra step.
[This is Julia, the OC] 100% agree. At Kapwing, we would never penalize a candidate for verifying a job opening; in fact, we’d likely see it as a positive signal and sign of enthusiasm.
I once had a recruiter from facebook get stuck in the "spam" tab in facebook messenger back in 2014. Not the "you may know" message requests you get a notification about, but the spam you never see.
It was legit. Didn't see it until someone reached out a different way. A bit funny how their own platform failed them.
That’s funny, there’s actually been an intentional shift among “email thought leaders” towards shorter, plain-text emails because they can come across as more personal in today’s world of high-powered CRMs.
All I can say is that while legit "cold" recruiting outreach happens all the time, if you are a job seeker take the time to verify these contacts. Don't give out personal or contact information until you are absolutely sure you know who you are talking to! A professional will not mind you taking this extra step.