A LinkedIn post claiming to offer lucrative job opportunities at Nestlé India has recently gone viral, sparking widespread attention and concern.
The post advertised salaries ranging from ₹5 to ₹10 lakh per annum. It was quickly debunked by Nestlé India’s Chairman and Managing Director, Suresh Narayanan.
In a strongly worded statement, Narayanan labeled the advertisement as “completely fake, untrue, and grossly misleading,” urging job seekers to exercise caution and avoid falling prey to such fraudulent schemes.
The Viral Job Post
The controversial post was shared by a LinkedIn user named Pooja Dayal, who identified herself as a recruitment specialist.
The post encouraged candidates to apply for various positions at Nestlé India. The post scheduled virtual interviews for March 17 and 18, 2025.
It listed various job roles and promised attractive salary packages, creating a buzz among job seekers.
Narayanan publicly clarified the issue on LinkedIn, calling the post’s authenticity into question.
He reposted the advertisement with a stern warning, stating, “This advert for Nestlé India jobs is a complete fake, totally untrue, and grossly misleading.”
He added, “I appeal to all young and aspiring talent NOT to respond to this or any advert of this kind that might pop up!”
Nestlé India’s Official Response
In his statement, Narayanan expressed his personal concern for job seekers. He warned that such lofty offers could dupe young professionals.
“As the CMD of Nestlé India, I don’t want any youngster from anywhere to be duped by these lofty offers! Hence, please do not respond. The reason I am personally intervening is my concern for you,” he wrote.
Nestlé India conducts all its recruitment processes through official channels.
These include direct applications via its website or partnerships with authorized recruitment agencies.
The company reiterated that it does not charge any fees from candidates at any stage of the hiring process.
It also urged job seekers to verify the authenticity of job postings before engaging with them.
Reactions and Concerns
Narayanan’s clarification sparked a flurry of discussions online, with many users expressing their gratitude for his proactive approach.
Some users shared their own experiences with fraudulent job postings, highlighting the growing prevalence of such scams.
One LinkedIn user commented, “I have seen several posts where people farm engagement in the name of hiring.
The user added, “They collect email IDs and phone numbers for other purposes, even selling our data to other firms for money.”
Another user appreciated Narayanan’s efforts, stating, “Thank you for looking out for the next generation.
Being in your position, not many leaders take this kind of effort for freshers.”
Despite the warning, the LinkedIn account that initially shared the fake job post reportedly continued to publish similar advertisements.
This has raised concerns about the effectiveness of measures to combat such scams.
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