Has anyone lied on Job Application about location?
Posted by Economy-Row-4247@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 44 comments
Has anyone ever lied on a job application about their location? I’m looking to relocate back to the same city I was living in last year. and I’ve applied for jobs using my old postcode. I’m not working at the moment and haven’t had much luck, since doing this I’ve landed an Interview which is thankfully online. If I get the job I hope they don’t ask for a start asap therefore it gives me a week or so to relocate. Has anyone done the same thing before? Did it work out well for you. Just debating to attend the interview or not haha.
Coconutpieplates@reddit
I haven't, I don't see much harm until it as you'll relocate anyway, but I had to show proof of address when I joined my last place so I probably wouldn't lie unless I had somewhere lined up.
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Yeah that’s what I’m worried about if they ask for proof of address as they have stated in the interview link the following for the Interview: Additional Information The interview will be an informal call via Microsoft Teams with one of the recruitment team, and will last 20 minutes. During the conversation you will discuss:
• The requirements of the role • The documents and information needed for background checking • Your availability • Your background in customer service • The next steps in your application • Any other questions you have or information that you might need
TweakUnwanted@reddit
Yep, applied for a job in London while living in Spain. Flew over for the interviews and moved when the job was offered.
Tricky_Meat_6323@reddit
How do you go about renting in your new location without payslips?
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Payslips now are send via Email.
Tricky_Meat_6323@reddit
I get that. I mean don’t you need payslips from current employers to rent a place? If you just changed you won’t have them so where do you live
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Ah yeah that’s understandable! That’s just what I’m wondering as well. I was unemployed until the end of March when my agency contract ended so I would be hopefully using them if that would be something they take into consideration, as if I get the job it’ll be monthly salary anyways and roughly the same
Tricky_Meat_6323@reddit
I’m about to move country and I’m stressing over rent!
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Have you got savings to use? Or old payslips?
Tricky_Meat_6323@reddit
Yes I have savings. But my payslips are from another country
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
In the Uk do you mean or abroad?
Tricky_Meat_6323@reddit
I’m currently working out of the U.K. but about to return. So stressing about finding a place to rent as everywhere requires payslips and proof of income etc. I don’t have that to show unless they accept my job abroad payslips which is unlikely
when_music_hits@reddit
All the time about everything to do with work. They in turn lie about what they pay and what they actually do, it's a reciprocal circle. Glad I price myself so high that they feel like they're winning when I'm doing alright thank you...and when they actually honour the rate...well...thank you very much
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
I’m just worried incase they want me to start asap. It’s a basic admin call centre job and they always have a quick turnaround in the hiring process. And don’t want to fk up the interview. Been trying to relocate since moving back home in September and haven’t had much luck.
when_music_hits@reddit
Does the pay outweigh the travel costs+living+save a bit? If so, get it done...always easier to find a job once you have one.
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
It’s a basic salary of £25k after tax. It would be mainly wfh and 1 day in office after training. So I’m just going to try it and see what happens. I’ve worked in call centres before so I know how stressful they can be. But I’m just desperate to move back and get out of my small town village and move out of my parents house again.
when_music_hits@reddit
If you can survive on 25 then cool, obviously pay scale slides around wherever you are just enough to keep you coming back, I guess that must be 450/week takehome? What's flatshare/flat prices round your neck.of the woods?
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Yeah that’s totally understandable. I don’t spend my money on a lot anyways, this job would just to get me back to England. In Liverpool a flatshare would be anywhere from £350-£600+. My ideal budget would be £30-£500. I’m from Northern Ireland and even a flat share here is £500-£600pcm. But I’m looking to relocate back to England.
Bifanarama@reddit
Should be fine, as long as you're not lying about which country you're in.
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Well I’m based in Northern Ireland and the job is in Liverpool but I’m looking to relocate asap
Adept_Razzmatazz1145@reddit
Yes, have been doing this for the last 6 months. I have left address off my CV and put the town of the company I am applying for in their form or online system. (And if they ask for a postcode I find their postcode and use it).
This usually gets it seen by a person and then I’m just honest when I get talking to a recruiter. I tell them I’m in the process of relocating to that place but am currently in ‘other’ location. I was also willing to take an Airbnb to prevent any delays in trying to find housing and communicated this in the interview when it came up. This hasn’t been an issue with 90% of the applications and interviews I’ve had.
And for further proof that it works, I’ve just landed a job and I move there next week to start the following Monday. Good luck with your job hunt!
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
I’ve been doing this too. I’ve been using my current post code based in NI and haven’t had much luck. So my friend said to try my old postcode in the city I am relocating to (Liverpool) and that worked out well.
I’ve said to the recruiter “Oh I’ve signed a lease and I’m moving over at the EOM” which is lies. But if I do get the job I’m going to take an air b n b for the month to delay housing like yourself and once I’m there look for a room / cheap flat to rent.
Oh well done! Are you relocating far? Mines is for a basic admin role in a call centre so I’m hoping that they don’t ask when I can start if they’re looking ASAP. but if they would give it a week I’d just jump ship and find an air b n b.
Adept_Razzmatazz1145@reddit
Yeah I mean a reasonable start time even for a quick turn-around has to be minimum 10 days to 2 weeks. Most people have notice periods to work out too and they know that.
Just make sure to have your story straight and sound confident, if you sound wishy washy at all they’ll flag you as a risky hire. One thing I will say is if it’s a call centre with high job turnover, are you going to be able to support yourself over there if it doesn’t work out? That would be my biggest concern.
And thanks! Has been a wild time trying to get a job in this crazy job market so very pleased it’s come to a happy end! I’m moving about 3.5 hours away.
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Yeah that’s totally understandable. I don’t have a notice period at the moment as I’m not working.
If I am asked what would be the best thing to say to them? Would it be best to say. I am relocating at the end of the month and I have signed my tenancy agreement? Etc. I know call centre jobs have a high turnover as I worked in one for 7 months there. I would just make it work for a few months in the summer until I’m able to find something better. I have £5k saved which isn’t a lot but it’s something at least that if anything does happen that I can use that but hopefully not.
Yeah i understand! That’s why i basically lied on the application about currently living in that city (Liverpool) as I lived there before and im looking to relocate back from Northern Ireland haha.
Adept_Razzmatazz1145@reddit
Yeah I guess it depends on what you’ve already said to the recruiter and how directly communicated to the hiring managers that will have been.
What I had said in my interviews was that I had a few places/flats/rooms that I had contacted with a view to moving there but that I was reluctant to pull the plug on securing a rental until I had a job offer - but that I wouldn’t let housing be an issue as I’d have no issue booking an Airbnb.
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
I’m just hoping it’ll go well and I’m not over thinking it! You just gotta basically try anything in today’s job market. Especially with relocating!
Serious_Badger_4145@reddit
Have you put at the top of your cv that you're looking to relocate?
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Yup!
Serious_Badger_4145@reddit
So why are you using your old postcode? Sorry I'm a bit confused. They're going to need a mailing address. You can say 'oh sorry I'm in the process of moving that's not quite the right address' in the interview but you can't give them a fake address/ one you don't have access to as they'll be unable to post you anything? What if they try to post out a contract?
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Yes. I’m using an old postcode in the shared house I lived before but my friend still lives there. I’ve said to them I’m relocating at the EOM to that property. I’d assume they’d probably send the contract via email.
Serious_Badger_4145@reddit
Ok tell them youre in the middle of moving so that's your mailing address but not your home address.
It depends on the industry but in mine they run all sorts of checks to make sure you are who you say you are and so you need to give them the correct home address. Lying makes you seem untrustworthy
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Oh that’s a good shout! It’s just for a basic call centre job so I don’t know if they run all background checks.
I signed up with the agency and told them the location / postcode etc and said that’s where I’d be relocating to. What sort of background checks would they be doing if I was successful?
Serious_Badger_4145@reddit
It depends on the industry. A call centre for a bank is going to have different vetting than one for a charity
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
It’s a call centre company called Serco. That’s what the job is for. Based in Liverpool I’m currently based in Northern Ireland.
Serious_Badger_4145@reddit
Ok so serco have goverment contracts. I should expect the vetting for those is pretty lengthy. Can't you just move now? Why are you waiting until you start? Is it a money issue? Is there anyone in the area that can put you up until you find somewhere? You just need to make sure they have a list of real addresses with real dates ahead of vetting or it'll throw up all kinds of red flags
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Yep that’s what I figured. I’ve been trying to move and can’t seem to find anywhere to rent. I just don’t want to risk moving incase I don’t get a job as soon as. I only have £5k saved which isn’t much but it’s more than I’ve ever saved. I do have friends over in Liverpool but they’re all house sharing much like I was.
Serious_Badger_4145@reddit
What if you get the job and you can't find a place in budget though? That'll be way more difficult
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Yeah that’s what I’m worried about. I’m just looking to relocate asap. I’m planning on renting an air b&b for the first few weeks to get settled. I’m just having no luck at the moment and I’ve been unemployed for 3 weeks I’m going insane
Serious_Badger_4145@reddit
Yeah I hear you. The combo of the housing market and job market rn are a mess
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Yep and it’s a struggle. I’ve working since I was 16 and then since graduating uni last year haven’t had much luck apart from agency jobs! It’s a nightmare
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
Oh that’s a good shout! It’s just for a basic call centre job so I don’t know if they run all background checks.
I signed up with the agency and told them the location / postcode etc and said that’s where I’d be relocating to.
skirmisher808@reddit
50% of people who apply for vacant tech, pharma and biotech roles require visa sponsorship. So I imagine a fair number of them lie to get past the question on most application forms that filters out most applications.
Economy-Row-4247@reddit (OP)
It’s basically what you gotta do now to get a job when relocating. I used my old address in the city as I lived there before and I’m looking to relocate back. Haven’t had much luck using my current address as it’s a struggle relocating. So I just hope they don’t have a high turn over as it’s a call centre job. Would I even bother mention my location in the Interview? Or if I’m asked when can I start how can I delay the starting process?
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