Out of date passport for interview!

[golfnut67]

Hi all,

I'm attending an interview for a Postman tomorrow and have just noticed my passport ran out in May this year
Do you think that this will stop me actually getting the chance to proceed with the interview?

Any thoughts

Cheers

[Johnny Remo]

Have you got a photo driving licence and full birth certificate? If so there shouldn't be a problem. If not the interview will probably go ahead, but further down the line you will be asked for further proof of ID.

[golfnut67]

Hi johnny remo,

Thanks for the quick reply.

Yes I have photo driving licence and birth certificate is not a full one, I have ordered a replacement which should arrive tomorrow

What d'you think?

[noggin1969]

Can't see it being a problem , as it is only to prove you are who you say you are. Not as if the gaffer is going to take you away on holiday

[Bazman]

Your passport is valid ID for up to 2 years after it expires. You'll be fine

[DGP1]

An out of date passport should be ok, it only matters that you can actually get one, take it along with you anyway.

Please note that this is just my opinion and not an actual fact.

[Pat Ostman]

i doubt theyll even notice

[golfnut67]

Thanks guys,
Some reassuring answers there
"gaffer takin me on holiday" , like it

[wannabeek]

My passport was past expiry by over 5 years and it was still accepted as proof of my ID on my interview day - I'd phoned HR beforehand to check that it was going to be ok but I took all my other ID along as well, just in case.

[golfnut67]

Cheers wannabeek,

You got the job I take it!

[wannabeek]

Yeah, I got the job, been doing it since early summer. There's an awful lot of gloom and doom if you just read this site but it's not that dreadful in every office. I guess maybe I'm just lucky because, even though there's all the usual probs you get in any job like this (some idiotic/selfish colleagues, some rude/scary customers), this is still the most enjoyable job I've ever had. For me, the first 2 hours inside is a bit of a drag, but being out and about in the daylight for the next 5 hours or so more than makes up for it!

[DGP1]

Yeah, I got the job, been doing it since early summer. There's an awful lot of gloom and doom if you just read this site but it's not that dreadful in every office. I guess maybe I'm just lucky because, even though there's all the usual probs you get in any job like this (some idiotic/selfish colleagues, some rude/scary customers), this is still the most enjoyable job I've ever had. For me, the first 2 hours inside is a bit of a drag, but being out and about in the daylight for the next 5 hours or so more than makes up for it!

Just wait until you do the Christmas slog...................ankle deep in snow and packets...............and delivering in the dark

[wannabeek]

Yeah, I hear that's hard, but TBH most outdoor jobs are tough in the winter times. I'm more used to farming and agriculture previous to this job.