How to Attain Past Work History
If you are seeking employment or changing jobs, you will need to create or update your resume, respectively. When completing a job application, you may be required to provide details of your previous jobs. Some applications require specific information, such as the exact dates you worked for prior employers. It is best to be prepared for such situations when they arise. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to obtain your past work history.
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Instructions
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Go to the Social Security Administration's website. From the main page, click on "Forms and Publications" on the left. Click on "Social Security Forms," then go to "Search for a Form." Next to "Search," click on the drop-down arrow and select "Form Number." Enter 7050 and click "Search." This will bring up the "Request for Social Security Earnings Information" form. Ensure that you check the "Detailed Earnings Information" box to receive a detailed summary of your employment history. State the timeframe you would like the search to cover. Note that your fee for the report is based on the number of years the search entails.
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Contact your local Department of Labor Office (DOL) for a listing of all the employers who reported quarterly wages and taxes for you. If your state imposes income tax, and it was withheld from your paycheck while you were employed with your previous employers, they should have reported your earnings and taxes to your local workforce agency.
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Visit or call the Internal Revenue Sservice (IRS) and request a transcript of all the W-2s they have on file for you. Your previous employers should have forwarded copies of your W-2s to the Social Security Administration. They, in turn, submit the information to IRS. You should have received a W-2 from your previous employers. If you cannot locate your W-2s, contact the IRS for a transcript.
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Have a background check performed on you. You can hire a background check company to do the check, which will provide you with your work history. Note that background check fees and delivery times vary by provider.
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Call your last employer and see if he still has your personnel file. Before employing you, he most likely had you complete a job application, which required you to provide information on your prior employment. Check with him for your work history.
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