Is there any way I could get my work history for the past 10 years?

Q) Is there any way I could get my work history for the past 10 years? Do I have to come into the office or can you mail it to me?

A) There are a few different ways to get your work history for the past 10 years. You can:

• Contact your former employers and request a copy of your employment records.
• Order a copy of your Social Security earnings transcript from the Social Security Administration.
• Use a service like CareerBuilder or Monster to get a free copy of your work history.

If you choose to contact your former employers, you will need to provide them with your name, Social Security number, and dates of employment. They may also ask for other information, such as your job title and duties.

If you choose to order a copy of your Social Security earnings transcript, you can do so online or by mail. The online application is faster and easier, but you will need to create a Social Security account. The mail-in application is slower, but it is free.

If you choose to use a service like CareerBuilder or Monster, you will need to create an account and provide them with your information. They will then contact your former employers and request copies of your employment records.

Once you have obtained your work history, you can use it to update your resume, apply for jobs, or qualify for benefits.

Your local unemployment office will be able to provide you with your work history. Also if you’ve kept copies of your tax returns, you should have copies of your W2 forms as well, or Schedule SE Form 1040 if you were self-employed and paid tax on your earnings. Your W2s will specify the company you worked for, and you can use them to figure out your dates of employment. The Internal Revenue Service can supply copies of lost tax records including copies of any W2s and Form 1040s that were attached to your tax return. Please call or visit your local unemployment office and request a copy of your work history.