Become Self Employed

it can be hard, especially if you have had a lot of jobs, to keep track of your personal employment. However, when you are applying for jobs many companies want an accurate record of where and when you worked, especially when they are conducting employment background checks.


What can you do when you don't remember your exact dates of employment? Here's how you can compile your personal employment issue when you're missing all the details.

Employment from Social Securit


You can receive a statement of your employment history from Social Security by completing a Request for Social Security Earnings Information Form. The Social Security web sites notes that "Under most circumstances there is a charge involved for detailed earnings information." The Request for Social Security Earning Information form is a PDF you can print out and mail in.

Tax Returns
If you have saved copies of your tax returns, you should have your copies of your W2 forms, as well. That will give you company information and you should be able to estimate dates of employment.


Keep Track
For future reference, an easy way to keep track of your personal employment history is to keep your resume up-to-date. Every time you start a new job, add the information to your resume. That way you will have a current work history for whenever you need it.

Free Personal Employment

Do keep in mind that you can compile your personal employment history free. You don't need to pay a company to get the information for you.