Verifying employment at an organization that is no longer in business can be stressful. While many hiring managers are primarily concerned about your most recent employment, you may still need to document years of experience in your industry. There are several strategies that you can use to document your previous job experience so that you can move forward in your career. These strategies will depend on the documentation you have available, your professional networks and whether the company ceased operations or was merged into or acquired by another firm.
Your first step is to gather documentation of your previous employment. Examples of acceptable documents include:
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Be cautious when sharing documents that contain sensitive information. Wait until a hiring manager asks for documentation of employment and black or blur out details such as your Social Security number and previous salary information. When possible, use other documentation methods, such as letters of termination or referral letters, before turning over tax, payroll or bank information.