2006-10-16 06:06:20 · 8 answers · asked by Mandy 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
As someone who flips through resumes quite often, I'd advise against it. I usually have 100's to sort through, the quicker the better, so you only have to give me half of an excuse to toss yours aside.
If I saw a P.O. Box, I'd think the person was trying to hide something. Anything wierd means risk or complications and that usually earns you a spot the trash. Sorry, it's a tough game, but seen from my perspective, anything that could blow up on me later is to be avoided.
If you're looking to avoid putting down an out of state/province address, you might try putting down a relative's address as a temporary local address. Be ready to answer a question about it though and don't lie about it or anything else, no one is as good a liar as they think they are. Best strategy yet is to just be truthful -- its easier to keep your story straight that way.
Good luck.
2006-10-16 06:23:27 · answer #1 · answered by Zee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is fine to use a PO box on a resume. Employers hardly use snail mail to contact candidates any more. If they really want to talk with you, they will call or email. The street address is used only to determine whether the candidate is local.
However, if you are looking for a job in another city and want to use a PO box to pretend that you are local and increase your chance of a call back, it is okay and at the same time don't expect the employer to reimburse for your relocation. Also make sure you have an explaination for when they ask if you really live here.
Best wishes.
2006-10-16 06:11:14 · answer #2 · answered by JQT 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is the contacts only address. In rural areas if you live in a very small town close to the Post Office their is no mail delivery. In that case you must rent a PO box.
2006-10-16 06:10:24 · answer #3 · answered by hydroco 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Getting a PO field relies upon on the length, the position you're at, ect. some places you are able to get them for $12/year, some cities charge $50/month. It truly varies. The cities that are large and there are literally not truly some packing boxes accessible, they tend to charge extra. there's a small city by technique of me that expenditures $89/year for a PO field. flow 10 miles down the line, it expenditures $22/year. It in basic terms relies upon the position you're at. the length of the field is yet another aspect in fee.
2016-12-04 21:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think so. Unless you want to be contacted in person which I really doubt a prospective employer would do. I think a mailing address would be the right choice...they can mail you a letter or whatever. If they really need your street address they can get it after they hire you.
2006-10-16 06:12:51 · answer #5 · answered by Lucky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get your mail from a P O Box, and they want to communicate by mail that is what you list, unless they want a physical address.
2006-10-16 06:13:33 · answer #6 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most employers would rather see a street address. That supposedly shows that you are more stable. (You have to change street address every time you move, but you can keep your p.o. box no matter where you move.)
2006-10-16 06:14:48 · answer #7 · answered by startwinkle05 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes I believe it is. My husband has done this and he has actually had employers comment on how nicely done his resume is.
2006-10-16 06:16:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋