Job Applicant Warns About Suspicious Recruitment Scam Requiring Paid Membership

The author of the post applied for an entry-level penetration testing position through a job listing found on LinkedIn. After submitting their application, the company responded via email, stating that out of over 2,000 candidates, they were required to register and pay to access the Invadel Vault program to proceed with the hiring process. This program allegedly offers a three-month experience (extendable up to three years) to add to their resume, with no guarantee of employment. The author highlights that they have never encountered such a demand during a recruitment process.