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Can you apply to a job with a different name?
In short, you can use your chosen or preferred name throughout your job search, as long as you provide your legal name when it comes time for a background check. (If you don’t provide current or prior legal names at that point, it can be seen as lying on the application, and grounds for firing.)
Should I put my real name or preferred name on resume?
A resume is not a legal document, so it is acceptable to use your preferred name on the resume. Both transgender and cisgender individuals handle this by listing a first initial, followed by their preferred name; others identify their preferred name in quotes, e.g: K. Micah Jones, or Kelsey “Micah” Jones.
Should I use my legal name on a resume?
Putting a name that you go by other than your birth name on your resume is totally acceptable, so long as it’s formatted correctly. Though you should include your legal name on your resume for official reasons, including the name you wish to be called is customary in the hiring process.
Is working under someone else’s name Illegal?
Yes this is still illegal and both you and your friend could face criminal liability.
Should I put legal name on LinkedIn?
To make a good first impression on LinkedIn, you should only list your name in the name field. D.), as well as former names, maiden names and nicknames, as these can make it easier for people to find you.
Do you have to use legal name on LinkedIn?
When registering on our site, LinkedIn does not allow members to use pseudonyms, fake names, business names, associations, groups, email addresses, or special characters that do not reflect your real or preferred professional name. For more information, see the LinkedIn User Agreement.
Can I use a different name without legally changing it?
You can use a different name without legally changing your name. There are many people who have one name in government and bank records and they are commonly known amongst their friends and relatives by another name. Legally, you can use any name you want, as long as you are not using it for an unlawful purpose.
Can your professional name be different than your legal name?
Some people change their legal name, but continue to use their maiden name after marriage. You also may be able to obtain authorization to do business as your new name without changing documents—this is called a “doing business as” approval, or DBA.
What is the meaning of preferred name?
A preferred name (sometimes known as a chosen name, a nickname, or a name-in-use) is the use of a name, usually a first name, that is different from a person’s legal name.
If you give your SSN to another person for them to use for employment purposes, that’s called aiding and abetting someone in the commission of a crime, so it’s a bad idea. Also, you would have to pay that other person’s income taxes in addition to your own.