Comments on: Is It Safe To Put Your Social Security Number When Applying For A Job Online?

By: visvardi

visvardi — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:27:52 +0000

never is it a good idea to give up your ssn

By: martial BB

martial BB — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:47:46 +0000

no. just go to the store in person to aply just in case

By: Seriousl

Seriousl — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:30:46 +0000

Noooooooooo!!!
Many of those sites are east european mob related sites.

By: Imagine Whirled Peas

Imagine Whirled Peas — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:30:45 +0000

There’s no reason for any business to ask for your SSN on an application. The only time they need it is after you’re hired, on your W-4 and I-9 forms. I wouldn’t apply with anyone that asks for it on the application before you’re hired.

By: Jonathan Z

Jonathan Z — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:50:06 +0000

They wont need it until background checks, and they’ll only need to do a background check if they are seriously interested in you. Since the interest is much later in the process than the actual application then I would say no, you should not enter your social security number.
but if you MUST in order to continue to the next page, only do so if it is on a verified, authorized, and certified secure site (https)…. and you are POSITIVE that they are not phishing
I have applied for every single one of my jobs online, and I’ve never had to give my social security number until after the interview process.

By: keiko

keiko — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:34:44 +0000

And, make sure this is a real company with a real site. Download McAfee SiteAdvisor, check with bbbonline.org and the Better Business Bureau for the state they are located in before you fill in that first word.