No_DraMama's journey

I recently encountered a frustrating experience while job hunting on LinkedIn. After a year of applying for various positions with little success, I received a message from a contact about a supposedly unlisted Administrative Assistant role. Feeling hopeful, I sent my resume and answered some screening questions. However, things took a turn when the 'recruiter' began pressuring me to pay for an 'Impact Profile' service. When I expressed my confidence in handling my own resume formatting due to my HR and recruiting background, he insulted my abilities, insisting that it required 'professionalism and expertise.' This raised my suspicions, and when I asked if my application was declined, he told me I needed to provide the paid profile and a resume update before we could move forward. At that point, I decided to withdraw my application and ended the conversation. It's disheartening to be targeted by scams like this, especially when you're already feeling defeated in your job search.