How to Find Someone's Employment History
In the past, personal employment history was not something likely to be found on the Internet unless the person had posted his or her resume online. However, today most professionals have set up profiles on LinkedIn, where they list their full employment history along with details about their education and background, making it much easier to research a person’s employment background online.
If the person you are researching is a candidate for employment, ask them to submit their resume or CV as part of their job application. LinkedIn has become so popular that many people are now using their LinkedIn profile page in place of a separate resume. For candidates that do not have a resume, you should provide a job application form that asks them to list their last several employers.
Running a background check
Certain online services will conduct a search to verify information provided on a resume, including verification of employment and education. For a list of such companies, check out The Best Background Check Sites for 2024. But as Career Trend warns, before conducting such a search, check both local and state laws pertaining to background checks to ensure you are legally able to do so without the subject’s permission.
Checking someone's employment history FAQs
Below we have summarized the most important questions and answers on the subject:
Does someone's SSN show work history?
A social security number (SSN) is not associated with work history, but may be used by employers to find out if a potential or current employee has previously been known by any other names, which may then be used in the background screening or employment verification process.
How do I find someone's current employer?
The place to start in finding out someone's current employer is to check LinkedIn. If a person's current employment is not listed on LinkedIn, you may need to use an online service that offers background or employment verification checks to find out this information (you may not be able to do so without the subject's permission, make sure you check your state and local laws).
