How to Answer: Would you ever ask an employee to email you a copy of their Social Security Card?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a HR Specialist job interview.
29. Would you ever ask an employee to email you a copy of their Social Security Card?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Employers should never put an employee's sensitive information, like a social security number, at risk. Yet in some instances, such as a name change, it is necessary to review sensitive documents. The interviewer is looking to see if you know the correct way to handle sensitive information.
Written by Tiffany McPherson on May 23rd, 2022
How to Answer
Talk to the interviewer about the importance of keeping an employee's sensitive information protected. Mention secure methods of sending sensitive documents, such as secure emails, fax machines, and intra-company mail.
Written by Tiffany McPherson on May 23rd, 2022
Answer Example
"If I needed to review an employee's Social Security Card, I would never ask them to email it to me, unless, of course, the company had a secure email system to utilize. If I was onsite, I would ask the employee to bring the card in so I could review it in person. If I was not on-site or they did not want to bring it in, I would ask them to send it to me using either a fax machine or a secure email system. If I was located at a corporate headquarters, and the employee was in the field, they could also ask the manager to make a copy and then send the copy to me through intra-company mail."
Written by Tiffany McPherson on May 23rd, 2022