Finding a job while homeless?

How much trouble is it going to be for me to find a job while homeless? How do I get around saying that I'm homeless to potential employers besides outright lying to them? I have a working cell until the end of January, so I guess I'm lucky in that regard.

I'm considering just renting a PO Box, but when asked for a 'home' address what can I say? Any advice?

I'll be homeless Jan. 1st.

Surely you know someone OR there is a shelter (try private religious) in the area that will allow you to use an address for the time being.

More importantly, how are they going to CALL you for an interview? Prepaid cellphone or such that you will have access to?

You probably want work history AND income ASAP, so I'd start with registering with some temp employment agencies ASAP. Some will also offer you free training in some areas (such as certain kinds of software) to make you more marketable. Get your skills together, get some work history, and soon this should be an irrelevancy. You will also want to establish a savings and/or checking account somewhere ASAP if you don't have one because you'll be better off and safer with direct deposit of your earnings than cashing somewhere they will take a chunk of your check and some thug can see you just got some cash.

There are so many programs out there, I'm sure especially through a church group, that you can get some help on getting your needs taken care of and get into steady work and a decent place to live.

If someone presses on the address if you couldn't arrange something, tell them that you're between places and staying with friends. Even if your friends are the shelter folks it would be a lot simpler overall to do it that way.
God bless.

how are you using a computer? are you at a library?
well, i'd recommend working somewhere that will hire homeless.
go to a local soup kitchen and ask about it, im sure they would love to help.
good luck.
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Do you have a friend/relative that will let you use thier adress for just employement purposes? Otherwise maybe try nonprofit companies, thier more understanding with people than big employers, and not so judgemental.

I'd say renting a P.O. Box is a good idea, and make sure to keep it paid and going as a priority. As for a home address....where are you stying? With a friend or relative? Just ask if you can use their address. If you're on the street or in your car, find a shelter where you can not only stay when it's cold or things become dificult, but also as a place to pick up mail ( a "home" address). Most shelters encourage this for people who are looking for emplyoment.

I am sorry for your situation and I sincerely hope it improves. Good luck :)

Look to renting a private mailbox at a mailing center rather than postal PO box. It wont stick out like a sore thumb.

In your situation I would try day labor or contract labor. Seek help from those who love you and want to help you by letting them know you are going to help yourself. Go to a shelter (to get off the street during the cold) plus they may help you get a job. Home Depot will hire people who have been in jail. Don't know which city you are in but know you need to be very careful. Maybe use your last address for home address or write down street address of the cell.