How to explain freelance work for employment verification?

I've been in the same boat before. Here's what I did: • Clearly state it was a freelance position • Mention the duration and any specific projects • Explain how you were paid (per project, hourly, etc.) • Offer to provide any supporting docs like contracts or invoices Hope this helps!

ugh, the system is so broken. why do they make it so hard for us freelancers? 🤦‍♂️

Quick tip: I found a way to actually get someone on the phone about this stuff. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

make sure u keep ALL ur emails and texts from the freelance gig. theyll probly want proof

Have you considered setting up an LLC for your freelance work? It can make things clearer for employment verification and taxes. Just a thought! 💡

lol good luck. i tried explaining my side hustle and they acted like i was speaking alien 👽

Pro tip: Write up a detailed description of your role, projects, and dates before you call. Makes it easier to explain clearly when you're on the spot!

As someone who's dealt with this recently, I'd also recommend getting a letter from your client if possible! Even if it was freelance work, having something on their letterhead that confirms the dates you worked and what you did can really help validate your employment history. The verification folks seem to love official-looking documents, even for gig work.

Another thing that helped me was creating a simple one-page "freelance work summary" document. I included the client name, project dates, brief description of work done, payment method, and my contact info. Having everything organized on one sheet made the phone call so much smoother - I wasn't scrambling to remember details or dates. The agent actually complimented me on being prepared! 📋

Just went through this process myself! One thing that really helped was being super clear about the timeline and calling it "independent contractor work" rather than just "freelance" - the verification folks seemed to understand that term better. Also, if you have any 1099 forms from the work, definitely mention those since they're familiar with that documentation. The key is being confident and matter-of-fact about it - gig work is totally normal now, even if some of these systems haven't caught up yet! 💪

One more tip from someone who just navigated this - if you worked through any platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, or similar, mention that! The verification agents seem to understand those platforms better than just saying "freelance work." You can say something like "I did independent contractor work through [platform name] for [client/company]" and it gives them a clearer framework to understand your work arrangement. Plus, those platforms usually have good records of your work history if they need additional verification. Good luck with your call! 🍀