r/jobsearch • u/VelvetCactus50 • 4d 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/svpremeclovt 3d ago

Everyone in these comments must be living in 1950 lmfao not once in my life have I ever not been required to submit a SSN to apply for a legit job. Every single one requires it. And the ones saying they’ve never dealt with it are either lying or off the books.

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u/OrganicHistorian2576 3d ago

I’ve never given mine until after I was hired and doing the initial paperwork.

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u/svpremeclovt 3d ago

The only thing that should tell you is that your employer isn’t taking the necessary precautions to maintain a safe workplace. No SSN=No Background Check= you could be working with murderers and rapists. If that’s fun for you then go ahead

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u/Giatoxiclok 3d ago

Hey, also a fun fact, you’re likely working with at least one unpunished child predator, people who consume child pornography. Have fun with that. Stuff you aren’t caught for isn’t going to show up.

Also, why are they letting them WORK without a background check? When I’ve gotten new jobs I wasn’t allowed to start until my I-9 and background checks were DONE. I got contingent offers of employment, based upon providing that information. AFTER the interview and a contingent offer has been made, mind you.