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Hi all,

I'm in my mid-20s now and had a couple jobs (high school and freshman year of college, respectively) that I am unsure of the exact employment dates for. I know the general dates but would struggle with the exact month, for example. My issue is that (1) the first job was at a pool that is no longer open; I have no idea who to contact or how to get a record of my employment history at this point and (2) the second job was at a fast food restaurant that is known for having managers, etc. that aren't very reliable--if I called, I think I'd struggle to get any information out of them. I don't think anyone who would remember me even works there anymore, and the average manager on duty probably wouldn't know how to access those records (just in my personal experience working there). Should I try a corporate office? Can I write on the application for C&F that this is my estimate, I tried to get further information, they did not get back to me (if that is what happens--I'm obviously going to try to get information out of them)?

Thanks!

Anonymous User wrote:Hi all,

I'm in my mid-20s now and had a couple jobs (high school and freshman year of college, respectively) that I am unsure of the exact employment dates for. I know the general dates but would struggle with the exact month, for example. My issue is that (1) the first job was at a pool that is no longer open; I have no idea who to contact or how to get a record of my employment history at this point and (2) the second job was at a fast food restaurant that is known for having managers, etc. that aren't very reliable--if I called, I think I'd struggle to get any information out of them. I don't think anyone who would remember me even works there anymore, and the average manager on duty probably wouldn't know how to access those records (just in my personal experience working there). Should I try a corporate office? Can I write on the application for C&F that this is my estimate, I tried to get further information, they did not get back to me (if that is what happens--I'm obviously going to try to get information out of them)?

Thanks!

I think you're way over thinking it. No way you're going to get dinged by being off a month or two on your employment dates. Just make a good guess and move on.

I think it’s fair to attempt to get the info, but if you can’t get it, yes, just say you tried to confirm and this is your best estimate and don’t worry about it. They ask for everything under the sun but know sometimes the info isn’t there.