When you apply for jobs, companies typically require applicants provide their work history, either on their resume or on a job application, or both.
Your work history, also known as your work record or employment history, is a detailed report of all the jobs you have held, including the company name, job title, and dates of employment.
Employers generally want information on the company you worked for, your job title, and the dates you were employed there. However, sometimes the employer will ask for a more detailed employment history and more information on the jobs you have held as part of the hiring process.
Employers review employment history to determine whether the jobs the applicant has held and his/her experience are a good match for the company's requirements.
Background checks have become increasingly common in all work industries, so make sure that the information you share is accurate.
Sometimes, it can be difficult to remember elements of your job history, such as the specific dates that you worked at a company. When this happens, don’t guess. Because background checks are so common, it is likely that an employer will spot a mistake on your history, and it could cost you a job.
Here are a few tips that can help you in recreating your job history.
* Confirm the exact dates of your company by contacting the human resources department of your previous employers
* Check out your old tax returns and tax forms, which should have information on your employment over previous years.
* Once you have your work history, compile it into a list and save it somewhere. Be sure to update it regularly. You can then refer to this list any time you apply for jobs.
You do not need to include every work experience in your 'Experience' section.
Focus on jobs, internships, and even volunteer work that is related to the job at hand.
Courtesy: www.thebalance.com