Is it common for the supervisor to ask for ur social security number after u fill out a job application?

I filled out my social security number on my job application (via computer) in the store. Then afterwards, the supervisor came out and asked me for my social security number. I thot it was normal protocol at the time so I gave it to him. But now that I'm home, I realize that. Isn't it weird for him to ask me that if I already wrote it on the job app?

Answer:
yes its common.
it's ok to share, unless you will be subject to credit investigation.
Lot's of bosses don't read so well, and all those numbers in a row really confuse them.

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