Inside Music MediaJerry Del Colliano

Most of the radio groups – even some of the good ones – are trolling for future employees they have no intention of hiring.

This is one F-upped industry for sure but the latest diversion from good radio is not just laughable, it’s dangerous if you happen to be looking for employment.

You could lose your current gig if you apply to these radio groups, which would please them just fine.

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1. A surprising list of which radio groups are the worst offenders in trolling for employees who are currently employed by competitors.
2. Details – how the scam works.
3. Beware of Twitter – one group is suckering competitor’s employees for non-existent jobs by asking for resumes. Here is one that should scare the hell out of any decent radio person looking to make a change.
4. My 5 rules for safely looking for work in an industry that can’t be trusted.
5. They wouldn’t lure you into applying and then get a case of loose lips, would they?

The answers start here.

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