Check your own records, including old resumes, offer letters, pay stubs, tax forms, and emails
Review your LinkedIn profile and archived profile versions
Search your email inbox for job offer, onboarding, and payroll messages
Log in to current and former employer HR or payroll portals
Request an employment verification report from a background check company if available
Check government tax records or wage statements where accessible
Use social security or national insurance employment history services if your country provides them
Search public professional directories and licensing boards
Review credit reports for employer names tied to income verification
Contact former employers’ HR departments for verification
Use online people-search or public-record sites where lawful and appropriate
Check unemployment insurance or benefits records if you previously filed claims
Review bank statements for payroll deposits and employer names
Search cloud storage accounts for saved employment documents
Ask references or former coworkers to confirm dates and roles