I need a job, and I have started looking online now since most places I have gone lately tell me I need to apply online.

The problem is companies wanting my SS# right off the bat. I don't feel comfortable putting that out there from a computer. Anyway around this? Think I'd have any chance of getting a job if I just provide 000-00-000? (I don't want to waste a bunch of applications testing it out.) I think they ask for WAY too much information right up front, I have no problem providing it, but AFTER an interview would make more sense, and definitely not from a computer.

Frustrating to say the least.