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Title: SSN #
Post by: candyterrius on June 19, 2012, 08:13:44 pm
If you were to fill out a job application and it asked for your SSN, would you give it? I did once before, but now I feel reluctant to give it in the future unless I know I will be hired. 
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: squirrelgirl44 on June 19, 2012, 08:19:42 pm
I don't actually fill out many job applications, but if one asks for it, I fill it out.

I've worked in HR in the past, and any incomplete applications were immediately disregarded, so I am hesitant to leave blanks.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: candyterrius on June 19, 2012, 08:33:04 pm
I don't actually fill out many job applications, but if one asks for it, I fill it out.

I've worked in HR in the past, and any incomplete applications were immediately disregarded, so I am hesitant to leave blanks.

Thank you for your valuable input. I will bear this in mind.  :)
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: FC4Autumn on June 19, 2012, 08:41:47 pm
Speaking of SSN I noticed that on a few of the bank card offers they want you to put it in. Thats kind of scarry! I didn't know if it was a good move to put it in like that. Anybody else have any hesitation on it?
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: dreamyxo on June 19, 2012, 09:56:26 pm
Yes I give it.  I'm not hiding anything and I'm not too concerned about identity theft.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: longleggedgiraffe on June 20, 2012, 03:26:33 am
I would place my SS number on an application because they might think I was trying to hide something.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: Sendmicheck on June 20, 2012, 03:28:15 am
I would not give out my Social Security Number unless it is  important paper.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: pkrahmer on June 20, 2012, 04:22:27 am
I never give my SS# unless absolutely needed. I never put job application. I will provide when hired. Identity theft is a huge problem and I will make it as hard as I can for someone to steal mine! :wave: :peace:
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: BeccaGoga on June 20, 2012, 07:23:34 am
For a job application and other important papers then yes, for anything else I'm a little hesitant.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: marcar1008 on June 20, 2012, 07:37:47 am
Isn't it a requirement to fill in your SS number on a job application? If you want to get paid when your hired they will need your social number.

I use my SS number online when doing debit card offers, ONLY when the site has a safe lock. Worked fine for me so far.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: kaitsilva on June 20, 2012, 07:43:43 am
Job applications almost always ask for your SSN. They'd actually be pretty remiss if they didn't, because they need that information to do a background check before they consider you a candidate for employment. If you don't give them that information, it's easy to assume that either your info isn't legit or you have something to hide.

Just make sure you're applying to REAL reputable companies and not just some possible fraud posted on Craigslist. Do your research first and you'll be fine!
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: loriecampbell on June 20, 2012, 08:06:30 am
I once gave a sandwich shop my ssn. I wish I hadn't after I turned it in. Not because anything happened but because it was a real small ma and pa place and didn't know anyone there.  It would definitely depend on the company.   :dontknow:
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: ckaliszewski on June 20, 2012, 08:17:32 am
I always fill out my ssn on my job applications. However, I am hesitant to give it out other places, such as the new $.20 offer under the video section.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: twrhamilton on June 20, 2012, 08:18:27 am
most places must have it now to do the everify to make sure you're legal to work
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: Red02102002 on June 20, 2012, 10:45:41 am
 ;D I all the time give it out, just only they don't ask for it. Because there is nothing like treasure that have to cover in secret, haaaaaaa!!!! Somebody want to get or do whatever with it, because:
 Nho den thi khong phai cua chua
 Muon xai thi khong can tra lai
 Bi de thi khong duoc la
 Thich ham hiep hon la duoc cho lai
 Dich thi la tuoi con "cua"
 Hi huu khong dung hang bao gio
 Dep trai ma mat kinh khung
 Chinh xac hon la Dien Dien
 Neu khong muon noi la Tung Tung
 Gan gan lau ngay se bi lay Tung
 Chang cho duoc gi tot
 Ngoai bo Collection Vitamin
 Bo kiep truoc sinh ra dau y khoa
 Ma con hon the nua
 Bo bi benh thuoc bo
 Chang co gi tot lanh ca
 Cho free tui phai chuan bi troi mua
 Xin liet ke vai loai Vitamin nhu sau
 De ban de phong va cong kich
 Coi nhu minh chua mot chut phuoc
 Vitamin A la An bam
 Vitamin B la Bac beo
 Vitamin C la Cang bay, Can Long la lam to
 Vitamin D la De dao lo
 .....Vitamin H la Hac am, vua gap la bi xui ngay
..... Vitamin T la Tung Tung
..... Vitamin S la Sida
..... Con mot dieu rat quan trong la Vitamin L dung bao gio uong.....
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: ancmetro on June 20, 2012, 04:46:32 pm

     The social security number is mandatory in the USA to process your payroll check.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: nycgal85 on June 20, 2012, 04:52:38 pm
Ya I will put my SSN# on a job applaction coz I think it a must maybe they wanna know ur background and etc.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: pattersondebra on June 20, 2012, 05:36:56 pm
I thought they couldn't ask for that unless you are hired and are filling out a w4 form. I could be wrong.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: deisha718 on June 20, 2012, 05:46:24 pm
I get hesitant to put my SSN down as well.  I usually just hand to a manager/supervisor when I get done filling out the application.  Maybe you can just put the last four digits down if you're unable to do so? Online applications usually ask for the last four digits from I've seen.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: dauna on June 20, 2012, 06:37:16 pm
For my job I was required to undergo a background check, a credit check, and a drug test.  Had to provide SS# along witih driver's license and complete employment timeline.  For the record I was going thru this for an insurance job.  I'm pretty sure that most places that have a sizeable number of employees perform checks on them of some sort or another--and you need the SS for that.  I can tell you this:  there are some places that don't consider this a good identifier anymore if you're trying to verify someone's identity over the phone because the SS is too widely available and too easy for someone else to get and use.

Sometimes it is a conundrum.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: barbme1972 on June 20, 2012, 06:54:03 pm
I believe they ask for it on an job application because some companies do back ground checks and they need your ssn to do that.  They are supposed to let you know they are running one, but most times they don't.  It also helps them if they are for a fact going to hire you, they can get the paperwork started prior to even interviewing you.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: frozenimage on June 20, 2012, 07:35:08 pm
I still fill in my ssn anyway. The other guy is right, if you leave some crucial parts such as the ssn off of your application, it would most likely be thrown out. I guess as long as it's on paper.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: ajami on June 20, 2012, 08:47:36 pm
I think it is very safe to give out your social security number on a job application.  It is never good idea to leave anything blank.
Title: Re: SSN #
Post by: lannl on June 20, 2012, 09:32:47 pm
I think they ask for the ssn number because it is used for tax purposes. I think I would ask if I could provide the number once I was hired.