Should I use my friend's address in my resumes when I apply to jobs?

[jes07]

Hi, I wanted to know if I should use my friend's address in my resumes when I apply to jobs. I have been trying for months now to get a job where my friend lives but had no luck. She told me to use her address in my resumes to see if that will help me get some interviews until I get a job offer and then I can move into my own apartment there. Should I use it? I'm not sure if the hospitals will find out that it is not my real address at the moment and that I actually live about 4 hours away from where my friend lives. I really need a job pretty soon and I want to start my nursing career. I already passed my NCLEX and I still haven't gotten any interviews. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks!

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

Not recommended. How will you explain if you need 4-6 hours to travel for an interview and when your nursing license and/or ID don't match your resume. (Boards of nursing list city of residence with licenses as a matter of public record). You explain such a distance in your cover letter not by borrowing an address (in my experience at least ). Good luck.

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

That could also be considered falsifying your information.

You could get a post office box in that zip code--IMO that would be acceptable as it's not stating you live there, just that you get mail there (permanent address versus mailing address). But like Beachy said, be prepared to disclose your real address if and when needed.

Best of luck.

[MrChicagoRN, RN]

You're listing a mailing address, not attesting that it is your legal residence.

I've frequently seen resumes listing an address, and learning at the interview that it is the parents, and that they are actually living elsewhere. I don't care, as long as they can get to work on time.

If it bothers you change your resume to "mailing address: 123 Sycamore lane"

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Actually, I don't see a problem with using your friend's address for applications just to avoid the we-don't-have-the-patience-to-deal-with-out-of-towners issue. It will be up to you to make sure you handle interview requests appropriately so you have time for travel. FWIW, Many times, recruiters also pay attention to phone numbers to pinpoint the location of applicants also. If your cell has an area code that is associated with your current location and your friend has a land line you may want to use that number as your primary contact for voice mails related to your job hunt.

Good luck!!

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

If it asks permanent residence then you will have an issue if it just says 'address ' or 'contact address '. You could always add c/o (friend's name ) or rent a PO box. My town is PO Box only so my address is a PO Boc x