On a job application site for my local government it reveals if a specific social security has been used or not on that site. The site is very outdated.

  • nymnympseudonym@piefed.social
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    4 months ago

    Using a fake ssn on a job application is profoundly counterproductive.

    If you don’t trust them with your ssn why are you applying

    When they try the standard background check and find you lied they will have no interest in you

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      4 months ago

      Would you hire someone for it if they willingly put in their SSN to a random sketchy, unsecure looking website? I have never had another online application ask for that.

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        4 months ago

        I can assure you they are far more interested in your ability to follow instructions than they are in your online hygiene.

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        4 months ago

        This is correct. It could even be part of the application process. I would write them an email that the obvious fake one didn’t work and you’ll not put your SSN on that site for security concerns. Especially not in the application phase. If they reject you for that you have dodged a bullet.