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In this job market, you should make it as easy for employers to contact you as possible. I would include my address, phone (both cell and home), e-mail, fax (if you have one), etc. If you don't want employers to contact you, then by all means exclude any of the above.
I do not put my address on my resume. For some reason, I have gotten lots of questions about my commute, so this makes me feel like they consider your commute. In my opinion that is my business, and if I want a short commute I will move my apartment closer to work.
One of the grimy parts of looking for a job is being forced to flip your personal information all around the internet. There are altogether too many websites exploiting this for their own gain - who knows where they sell their lists. There are also plenty of blind ads. Frankly you should expect your info to be compromised at some point.
I am even sick of giving out my email address, since I can't avoid crappy newsletters and spam from job boards, no matter how hard I try. They are tricky.
In my entire office, of the roughly 40 people there, only one person has a commute longer than 15 miles. Guess who is always late. And I sit where I can see this person walk in, and I do the payroll, so I know the person is late...you guessed it, the one who lives farther than 15 miles out.
In my entire office, of the roughly 40 people there, only one person has a commute longer than 15 miles. Guess who is always late. And I sit where I can see this person walk in, and I do the payroll, so I know the person is late...you guessed it, the one who lives farther than 15 miles out.
Definitely matters but my last outside sales job I lived farthest 28 miles, 45 min generally, and I was typically first I think motivation is the biggest factor. Our worst snow day I woke up 90 min early just the price you pay for living in the nicest community but far from downtown.
I'm no expert, but I only put my city, email address and phone number. I don't need employers knowing I live in the hood, ya know. lol. But seriously, it hasn't really hurt, that I can tell.
The most popular recruiting software used by employers require addresses in candidate records. When a resume is submitted to an employer, HR will input everything into the software (if it wasn't part of the application process). Data is pulled from these records to generate offer letters and other communications (many of them internal). Often, the HR individual will not be able to create a record for the candidate without basic information, including the name, address, and phone number.
It's always best to have your full address on the resume.
Your address is your business when applying to a job?
No, my commute is my business. When I need to fill out an application, I do input my address.
Of course, I am much less committed to my neighborhood than most people. I don't own a home or have kids. It is a nice area where moving 15 minutes east or west wouldn't matter to my quality of life, so if a job is 40 minutes away, it should be my right to choose whether to move closer or stay and have a longer drive. I personally would see it as a choice between the commute or the neighborhood.
Companies are afraid you'd be looking for something closer to home, but this is not at all applicable to me. When you rent, it is just much easier to move than it is to find a good job.
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Originally Posted by thebunny
In my entire office, of the roughly 40 people there, only one person has a commute longer than 15 miles. Guess who is always late. And I sit where I can see this person walk in, and I do the payroll, so I know the person is late...you guessed it, the one who lives farther than 15 miles out.
If the commute is variable, they should be leaving early so they have time for delays. This would make them early more often than not. If they are routinely late, their attitude is more responsible than the traffic.
There is no rule that says everyone must leave their house at the same time, just that they need to arrive at a certain time.
I'm no expert, but I only put my city, email address and phone number. I don't need employers knowing I live in the hood, ya know. lol. But seriously, it hasn't really hurt, that I can tell.
I don't think employers put resumes aside because someone lives in a certain zip code
If I was applying to a major company and on their website directly I would have no problem giving my full address. If I was unsure of the company I would just use my city,email,and phone number. On craigslist if the company was not listed I may even email them for the company name before I would give my phone number.
Some jobs and it seems more so if it is a entry level position want an employee that lives close to the job so I understand why they want the address. I would think a future employer would understand though if you were cautious by asking questions if they did not state specifics about the company but I could be wrong.
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