Job Interview - just moved house, no proof of address

SlinkyFISH_2

I've just moved from Bedfordshire to Hull to live with my boyfriend, but as he rents the house with his house mates, the house isn't in my name so there is no way that I can prove that I live there.

I have a few ways to prove my address back in Bedfordshire, but not for Hull. As this isn't a permanent situation (my boyfriend is a student so 2 years in this house), I don't to change all my bank details to Hull, I'd rather keep them at my parents house in Bedfordshire for now.

Any ideas on what I should do, would proof of address from Bedfordshire be acceptable? Help much appreciated, thanks!

SlinkyFISH_2

I thought it just might be to prove who you are, but I don't know - can anyone confirm? Google search shows nothing

Gingernutmeg

I recently had a job interview where the letter stated that I needed to take proof of address with me. They didn't even ask to look at it when I got there, although they did take a photocopy of my passport and birth certificate (which I'd taken as another form of ID). Thinking about it, this has been the case for pretty much every job I've ever applied for. Tbh, I think they're more concerned about whether you are eligible to work in the UK rather than where you're specifically living (unless that's likely to be a pre-requisite of the job).

I would take what ID you have with you, and explain the situation should it arise (which it most likely won't).

jdturk

if you have a driving license it is illegal not to change that so you could change that across and use that

paulwf

Just call your bank and tell them your new address, you can change it again any time you like...it really isn't a big deal and I've done it loads of times. Unless for council tax reasons you don't want to be registered at an address that only contains students...

DCFC79

WHy dont you want to change your bank details to the hull branch

goRt

I think they're asking for entitlement to work in the UK - your passport is the appropriate doc (or birth certificate)

caeler

I can't fathom why they'd need you to 'prove' your address? I suggest you ask! All you have to do is prove your right to work in the UK. You can get your contract/payslip, etc sent anywhere you like.

Savvy_Sue

If they are carrying out ID or CRB checks, then it will depend what purpose that is for.

For 'right to work in the UK', a valid UK passport should be enough.

For a CRB or some other ID checks, you would need to have ID for whichever address you put on the application form. I have sometimes had to ask people to put their 'home' address on the form, if that's the only address for which they have any valid ID.

mqandy

Electoral Role, driving license and your mobile (if you're on contract) will sort you.

This way you've got a bill in your name (the phone) and a photo ID (the driving license), for those times when you need two forms of ID, and the electoral role which can be checked by banks, etc. (and as a free bonus, you get to vote).

I was asked for two forms of ID recently just to collect an undelivered parcel!