How to find my work history

Your first option is to go through your personal records to find your work history, this includes items like old pay stubs, resumes, employment contracts, tax forms, and other occupational material. Reviewing these items can help you remember your work history and you might even be able to put a full timeline together with this method.

• Put in a request for your Social Security Earnings Statement

Another method to find your work history is to put in a request for your Social Security Earnings Statement because this document provides a record of your employment earnings for each year you have worked. It is important to note that this document might not contain every single job you have ever had, but it is a good jumping-off point for this process.

• Reach out to previous employers

You also have the option of contacting previous employers to request copies of documents that verify your work history. You should be prepared to give personal information to have this request granted, in addition, some previous employers might comply with this request, while others may not.

• Take advantage of online resources

There are a variety of online resources that can help you piece together your employment history, these include sources like:

• Professional career and networking websites (LinkedIn)

• Job search websites

• Online background check services

These options are likely to require creating or reestablishing an account with them. To do this you might need to disclose certain types of personal information.