Hmmm, Do They really need that level of detail??
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Hi All, I keep getting certain agents asking for some documents like passport, birth certificate, dental records before they will submit my application, as it standard practise...however most seem happy with a CV and my assurance that they will be supplied when needed. Is it me, or does the agent that needs them sound a bit 'odd' I think these particular documents could be used for ID theft?... Or am I being paranoid :confused:
Looks like they want to ensure you're legally able to work in the client's jurisdiction, which seems par for the course. The same thing happens in the US/Canada, although the check is a simple question (to which you have to answer truthfully). However, physical proof is required before the offer of employment is sealed. In most companies, the employee/contractor onboarding process also requires that you agree that a background check will be done on you, and the employment agreement may be terminated based on the result of the check. Many employers will also refuse to hire you if you've ever been convicted of a felony. /ravi
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glennPattonPUB wrote:
I keep getting certain agents asking for some documents like passport, birth certificate, dental records before they will submit my application, as it standard practise
Creepy... Why would they want your dental records? Are they planning on faking your death? Because that sounds like a completely different industry.
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A UK thing maybe?
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Wouldn't there be a lot of people in the UK who don't have dental records? I may be confused about that.
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Wouldn't there be a lot of people in the UK who don't have dental records? I may be confused about that.
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Big Daddy Farang wrote:
Wouldn't there be a lot of people in the UK who don't have dental records?
Just because they don't have teeth doesn't mean they don't have dental records. :-D Perhaps in the UK you carry them with you. :^)
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Big Daddy Farang wrote:
Wouldn't there be a lot of people in the UK who don't have dental records?
Just because they don't have teeth doesn't mean they don't have dental records. :-D Perhaps in the UK you carry them with you. :^)
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Perhaps, but I think it's more like what chriselst (aka Captain Obvious) suggested.
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Perhaps, but I think it's more like what chriselst (aka Captain Obvious) suggested.
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Ian Shlasko wrote:
Why would they want your dental records?
Literary license, methinks. :) /ravi
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But that's not nearly as funny :)
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That would be aided by the whole lack of teeth thing.
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What about "She who must be obeyed"
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Big Daddy Farang wrote:
Wouldn't there be a lot of people in the UK who don't have dental records?
Just because they don't have teeth doesn't mean they don't have dental records. :-D Perhaps in the UK you carry them with you. :^)
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Carry them? teeth or dental records?
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Carry them? teeth or dental records?
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Hi All, I keep getting certain agents asking for some documents like passport, birth certificate, dental records before they will submit my application, as it standard practise...however most seem happy with a CV and my assurance that they will be supplied when needed. Is it me, or does the agent that needs them sound a bit 'odd' I think these particular documents could be used for ID theft?... Or am I being paranoid :confused:
No, there is no reason why they should have that information. I had exactly that issue with an agent a few years back who promised me an interview within two days, and then started insisting they needed all sorts of irrelevant information. The interview (I don't believe there ever was one) disappeared into thin air very quickly. My last email to her told her in no uncertain terms that I did not like being lied to - never heard from them again.
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No, there is no reason why they should have that information. I had exactly that issue with an agent a few years back who promised me an interview within two days, and then started insisting they needed all sorts of irrelevant information. The interview (I don't believe there ever was one) disappeared into thin air very quickly. My last email to her told her in no uncertain terms that I did not like being lied to - never heard from them again.
Hmmm, that what I'm afraid of...I did have the conversation that went "we are sending your details today, but you need to get us the info" it just that it sounds too good a job and the data they want is sufficient for ID theft...
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Hi All, I keep getting certain agents asking for some documents like passport, birth certificate, dental records before they will submit my application, as it standard practise...however most seem happy with a CV and my assurance that they will be supplied when needed. Is it me, or does the agent that needs them sound a bit 'odd' I think these particular documents could be used for ID theft?... Or am I being paranoid :confused:
I used to get asked for ridiculous things and always replied that should an offer be forthcoming that I was willing to accept then I would be happy to supply whatever they need (although I would have stopped short at dental or any type of medical records). Never give them anything up front and never agree to have your cv/resume sent to an unknown employer - if they can't tell you who it is then it isn't a real job.
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As far as I am aware, Our parent company request photo drivers licence or Passport for new applicants so that thay can be certain that you are legally allowed to work in the UK.
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Hi All, I keep getting certain agents asking for some documents like passport, birth certificate, dental records before they will submit my application, as it standard practise...however most seem happy with a CV and my assurance that they will be supplied when needed. Is it me, or does the agent that needs them sound a bit 'odd' I think these particular documents could be used for ID theft?... Or am I being paranoid :confused:
Recruiters tend to be aggressive at getting early commitments (I usually give them outrageous salaries) I suspect the reason for asking for proof you are able to work is the number of candidates they have who are either not legally able to work or, in the US, have a sponsorship that perspective employers may not want to bother with. However, passport, birth certificate and medical records is absurd. For those, the answer is "go to hell."
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Hi All, I keep getting certain agents asking for some documents like passport, birth certificate, dental records before they will submit my application, as it standard practise...however most seem happy with a CV and my assurance that they will be supplied when needed. Is it me, or does the agent that needs them sound a bit 'odd' I think these particular documents could be used for ID theft?... Or am I being paranoid :confused:
A few years back when AT&T was hiring in the USA, their recruiters insisted that applicants provide a taxpayer ID as part of the application process (eg. before they've even seen your resume). Rumor was they had a list of previously laid-off ex-employees that they did not want hired back.
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Big Daddy Farang wrote:
Wouldn't there be a lot of people in the UK who don't have dental records?
Just because they don't have teeth doesn't mean they don't have dental records. :-D Perhaps in the UK you carry them with you. :^)
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
They don't have any dental records for the same reason they don't have any teeth. They've never seen the inside of a dentists office. :doh:
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No, there is no reason why they should have that information. I had exactly that issue with an agent a few years back who promised me an interview within two days, and then started insisting they needed all sorts of irrelevant information. The interview (I don't believe there ever was one) disappeared into thin air very quickly. My last email to her told her in no uncertain terms that I did not like being lied to - never heard from them again.
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I had exactly that issue with an agent ...
never heard from them again.Why do I think you're lying now?
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Hi All, I keep getting certain agents asking for some documents like passport, birth certificate, dental records before they will submit my application, as it standard practise...however most seem happy with a CV and my assurance that they will be supplied when needed. Is it me, or does the agent that needs them sound a bit 'odd' I think these particular documents could be used for ID theft?... Or am I being paranoid :confused:
No one but the hiring company has any reason or right to ask for that information. If the agent won't back down upon getting your assurance that such documents are available to the hiring authority, refuse to deal with that agent, and make sure his/her boss knows the reason why. You are not being paranoid!
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