Google Chat can work for interview coordination after you verify the employer, but it is a weak default for full job interviews or sensitive hiring steps.
Webex is usually a legitimate platform for job interviews, but the safest setup is a personal device with guest join or a clean personal account, not a work-managed Webex environment.
Google Meet is usually a legitimate platform for job interviews, but the safest setup is a clean personal or separate account, not a work-managed Google profile with calendar and browser spillover.
Microsoft Teams is a normal platform for job interviews, but the safest setup is usually a personal device with guest access or a clean personal account, not a work-managed Microsoft 365 account.
Zoom is a normal platform for job interviews, but how you join matters. Learn when Zoom is a good sign, how to avoid work-account exposure, and how to protect your privacy before, during, and after the call.
Discord can work for quick interview coordination after you verify the employer, but it is a risky primary channel for full job interviews if identity and records are unclear.
Signal can work for interview scheduling and quick updates after you verify the employer, but it should not replace email or official hiring channels for the full interview process.
Telegram is usually a poor default for first-round job interviews. Learn when it may be legitimate, the privacy risks to watch for, and safer alternatives for scheduling and interviewing.
WhatsApp can be acceptable for interview scheduling and quick updates after you verify the employer, but it should not replace email or formal hiring channels for sensitive steps.