3 Tips to Stay Safe and Informed During Your Job Search

While you’re on the hunt for a new job, listen to your instincts and be mindful of common mistakes.

Tip #1: Watch out for scammers.

When that long-awaited job offer does come through, it’s easy to let your guard down and not hear your internal alarm bells. Scammers try to take advantage of this. In fact, many scammers pose as company recruiters in order to steal money and personal information from job seekers.

For example, if someone claims to be a Cox recruiter and asks for your personal information through email, social media or chat, do not provide it. We will never ask you to purchase equipment or send us money as a condition of employment. Protect yourself against scammers by learning about our official recruiting process here.

Read more recruiter tips here.

Tip #2: Listen to what current employees are saying.

One of the best ways to understand a company’s values, culture and business outlook is to find feedback from people who already work there. Anonymous review websites like Glassdoor can help you learn about a company from its most reliable source: its people. 

Similarly, looking at a company’s workplace awards and recognition from third-party organizations, which are often based on anonymous employee feedback, can be a great indicator of whether people genuinely enjoy working there.

Tip #3: Pay attention to how a company acts on its values.

You’re looking for an ethical and values-driven company. As you search for one, consider how a company “walks the walk” on issues like social impact and sustainability.

At Cox, we’re driving meaningful progress toward ambitious goals for energy conservation, water conservation, waste diversion and recycling and community engagement through Cox Conserves, our national sustainability program. In 2024, Cox became the first US-based, enterprise-wide service company recognized by Zero Waste USA as a zero-waste business, achieving a 92% diversion rate that was verified by GreenCircle Certified.

“I think it really goes back to a saying Cox stands by, which is ‘do the right thing, always,’” said Megan Freeman, a recycling and waste diversion analyst at Cox Enterprises. “Cox is a very forward-looking company, and in their desire to take care of their employees, Cox also genuinely wants to build a world in which we not only survive but truly thrive. A foundational part of that is protecting nature and being responsible stewards of the resources that we have.” 

At Cox, we publish an impact report to provide transparency in how we’re progressing toward our goal to build a better future. Check out the latest report here.

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Cox Enterprises is the first US-based, enterprise-wide service company recognized by Zero Waste USA as a zero-waste business, achieving a 92% diversion rate that was verified by GreenCircle Certified. The Zero Waste by 2024 achievement excludes acquisitions since 2021 and international locations.