Job Hunting...some questions about work history

[misysu2]

Hi everyone. I''m going to be applying for a new job soon and I have two questions-

1. Is there anywhere I can find a copy of my employment history?

2. How far back do I need to list my employment history on my job application? I''d hate to get looked over because I wasn''t "complete" in my listing on the application...

 

[scarleta]

Good luck Misysu with your job hunting..As to your questions: 1.I don''t know??Your own records I would say?
2.Best would be to go as far as you can especially if you had several jobs not lasting more than 2 years.If on the other hand your last job lasted more than 5 years it may not be as important.It also depends on what kind of a job you are applying for and how many more applicants are applying for the same position.You want to show that you have had lots of work experience if this is the case.So the more you have the better..

 

[TravelingGal]

Date: 2/19/2008 12:32:20 PM
Author: scarleta
Good luck Misysu with your job hunting..As to your questions: 1.I don''t know??Your own records I would say?
2.Best would be to go as far as you can especially if you had several jobs not lasting more than 2 years.If on the other hand your last job lasted more than 5 years it may not be as important.It also depends on what kind of a job you are applying for and how many more applicants are applying for the same position.You want to show that you have had lots of work experience if this is the case.So the more you have the better..

Yup, the more the better...and hopefully the work experience is pertinent to the job at hand.

As for #1...I would think you would have your own record as well? Some of the info is out there (I think on credit reports and what not...although not sure about that, and if it is, it is not thorough) but you should be keeping track of your employment history....

 

[CrownJewel]

Hooray for new jobs!

To answer your questions:
1. I believe you should have your employment history.
2. Go as far back as possible with related work experience. As for non-relevant jobs held, just list the long-term or significant positions.

 

[swingirl]

You tax records should include the W-2 wage reports from your past employers.

 

[omieluv]

Date: 2/19/2008 12:17:07 PM
Author:misysu2
Hi everyone. I''m going to be applying for a new job soon and I have two questions-

1. Is there anywhere I can find a copy of my employment history?

2. How far back do I need to list my employment history on my job application? I''d hate to get looked over because I wasn''t ''complete'' in my listing on the application...

#1. I think you have had some good advice on this one. Definitely check with your tax records if you are unsure. If you need to get specific dates, try contacting HR departments of your previous employers for the info.

#2. This one is a good question and will really depend on the role you are seeking and how extensive your background is. If let''s say, the bulk of your career experience has occured in the last 5-10 years + it is relevant to the job you are searching for, you should include it. However, if your early work experience really is not relevant, you can create a section called "Other Work Experience" and list what you have done in the past, without really going into to detail. Benefits of this is that you will save precious space on your resume and save the time of the recruiter reviewing your resume. You can place this section right after your work history and then list education below.

 

[VegasAngel]

Date: 2/19/2008 12:17:07 PM
Author:misysu2
Hi everyone. I''m going to be applying for a new job soon and I have two questions-

1. Is there anywhere I can find a copy of my employment history?

2. How far back do I need to list my employment history on my job application? I''d hate to get looked over because I wasn''t ''complete'' in my listing on the application...

Around here employers ask for 10 years of work history with explanation(s) of any gaps. Start with your current/last job & go from there, of course. I havent had that many jobs but still had to call to get my exact start & quit dates, beginning/end rate of pay, etc. Thank goodness I did because one employer had me listed as working there almost an extra year (How does that mistake happen?) It caused me to fail background checks.

I know a lot of employers use The work number www.worknumber.com see what you can find on it.

 

[Independent Gal]

At a certain point, I started leaving off my pre-college employment history. I don't think the organizations I'm applying to care that I served coffee and cake in a shop when I was 14, or that I sold books when I was 17, or anything in between. But, anything substantial I did, college or onwards, is on my CV.

Not sure why you're asking about the first q? Are you having trouble remembering?