How do I get a printout of my own job history?

Question

Which government agency would have that?
Workforce? SS? IRS?
Anyone can answer, but I prefer someone who can or has accessed other people's job history {example: would be that you work for the IRS} so they can tell me how to apply for my lost job history.
My own employment records were destroyed.

Answer 1

Remember, people, Instant Magic probably remembers most (if not all) the *places* where he's been employed, but perhaps not all the *dates.* Who among you remembers all that if you've worked for 5-10 years and at a few different places? Some among us may have worked briefly at part-time jobs, and perhaps Instant Magic is one of them.

That said, I'm not sure where you could get that information. I get something from the Social Security Administration every year for tax purposes (I guess) - it's an outline of my annual income since I began working, and it projects how much I'll earn when I begin collecting SS benefits. Since they know *that* information, perhaps you could call them or the IRS. I have to think they'd have a record of all your employers because the IRS needs employer ID's to ensure W-2's and tax forms are fully accurate.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Social Security is the place you need. Every year just before your birthday, you should be getting a print out of where and when you worked. If you haven't or need one sooner, you can call, or go online and order a report. All legitimate work should be on that list.

Answer 3

You don't know where you have worked? That's interesting. The IRS would be very helpful.

Answer 4

IRS might work. You might consider keeping an update resume. That usually works for me.