What Really Comes Up on Job History

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She claims they can run a background that lists all of my previous employers, time on each job etc....Is this true??? Yes, when an employer runs a Social Security Number check, as part of their background check process, all previous employers you have worked for that deducted paid Social Security payments on your behalf will be listed.

What system do you use to obtain this information?

The card holder can request his or her own employment history, but I am not aware of any method otherwise open to the general public to obtain such job history via SSN through the Social Security Administration.

cbg, I would tend to agree with you. Im not proud of the fact that I have had alot of jobs. But, I toggled between being a stay at home mom, a college student and part time/full time work. I have NEVER had a company ask me about ANY of my past employers after I was hired. It all went off what I put on my application and resume. Heck, even my credit report doesn't list my employers accurately!

Multiple employers can be a sign of irresponsibility, an inability to get along with others, an inability to follow the rules at work, poor work habits, or any of a number of things. A steady work history is better than a spotty one, but a lot depends on what your history is and why it is what it is.