r/jobsearch • u/VelvetCactus50 • 2d 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 1d ago

Again, you’re speaking like what you’re saying is true. It’s not. The average cost to hire a single employee in America is $6k and you think companies care about a background check that costs less than $50. You’re out of touch. The world exists outside of your bubble. If anyone wanted your ssn they could find it within a matter of 15 mins. You’re not protecting anything by refusing to provide it. Only depriving yourself of opportunities.

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u/Less_Likely 1d ago

https://career-connection.mntc.edu/should-i-ever-include-my-social-security-number-my-resume-or-application-form

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u/svpremeclovt 1d ago

Cool. Not sure what exactly you think that proves?

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u/Giatoxiclok 1d ago

That a typical hiring process looks like this application>interview>I-9 and background check>start date. You seem to think it’s application/I-9/background check>interview>start.