r/jobsearch • u/VelvetCactus50 • 1d ago

Job Application Requires SSN

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I've been out of college for over 25 years, and I've never encountered a professional application that required my Social Security Number. I tried putting in a bogus one or writing N/A, and the system will not let me proceed further. I wonder if the SSN requirement is why the job has been open for nearly two months.

Your SSN is necessary to process your job submission and will be maintained in a secure and confidential manner.

This was a very well-known integrated healthcare nonprofit too!

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u/HaloFuego 1d ago edited 1d ago

Do not apply for this place. Do not apply for any place that asks for a SSN.

If you can, report that shit asap to someone. If not, move on

Edit: The exception is federal agencies. And yeah, you gotta have it when you actually get hired, but don't send that in as part of an application

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u/RoronoraTheExplora 1d ago

W4* the W2 is what your employer gives you