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Recruitment agency ID

I was made redundant a couple of weeks ago, thankfully I get paid for another month so it gives me time to look for work. I've applied for a few jobs but not been successful so far.

I've just called an agency to get on to their books but they need ID, that's fine obviously BUT they also need 2 x proof of address which I don't have. I've only just moved in to a rented room in this area (in a friends house, which is temporary) so I have nothing. Does anyone have any suggestions, experience, advice with this?

My 'official' address is my parents over 50 miles away.

Thanks :beer:
Trying to spread calmness, understanding and optimism on MSE :)

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  • santacruz wrote: »
    I was made redundant a couple of weeks ago, thankfully I get paid for another month so it gives me time to look for work. I've applied for a few jobs but not been successful so far.

    I've just called an agency to get on to their books but they need ID, that's fine obviously BUT they also need 2 x proof of address which I don't have. I've only just moved in to a rented room in this area (in a friends house, which is temporary) so I have nothing. Does anyone have any suggestions, experience, advice with this?

    My 'official' address is my parents over 50 miles away.

    Thanks :beer:
    If it's about ID then do you have your bank statements sent to your parents' address? Do you have anything like a tax code notice sent by HMRC sent to that address? What's the address on your driving licence if you have one?
  • All my ID has my parents address on it, like driving license, phone bill and bank.
    Trying to spread calmness, understanding and optimism on MSE :)
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,516 Forumite
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    Use your parents address for ID, and give your current address as a temporary one?
    Signature removed for peace of mind
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