During the process of job hunting, you’ll see most job application forms ask about your employment history, which may include both current and previous employer names. You may be confused the first time whether it is the company name or individual name (your boss).
Employer name in the job application would be the name of the company or organization you are currently working or previously worked for, instead of the name of your boss.
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What does “Employer Name” Mean?
When you apply for a job, you’ll receive a job application form from your potential new employer. Most probably you’ll find the section of “Employer Name” you need to fill out in the part of “Work History”.
“Employer Name” or “Name of Your Employer,” is the same meaning as the name of a company or organization, which can help your new employer learn more about where you’re working and worked before.
Difference Between “Employer Name” and “Employer”
“Employer Name” is often mistaken for “Employer” as they’re very similar and we often understand “Employer Name” as “Employer”. Their difference is that “Employer” has two meanings:
- It refers to a company/organization where you’re working or previously worked.
- It can also refer to people: your supervisor or boss (now or previous).
How to Respond to “Employer Name” on a Job Application Professional?
To let your future employer have a clear impression of your employment history and make your job application outstanding, you should provide information as detailed as possible in the section of “Employer Name”.
Write the “Employer Name” for a certain time period, your job title, responsibilities, salaries, supervisor or boss (with contact information), your working experience (especially the achievement in this employment history) and etc. It is a good way to show your strength to the hiring manager.
“Employer Name” history will help the hiring manager to learn your experience and capability, and furthermore decide whether you’re the right person they need.
Maybe you’ll leave an unprofessional impression if you just mention the name of the company but do not write the name of the boss and other details.
“Employer Name” Examples
You are the employee, and the name of the employer would be the company that hires (hired) you and pays (paid) your salary.
So for example, if you work for Apple, then Apple is your employer’s name. You could also include the name of your supervisor or boss that knows you.
Example: Employer Name: Apple – CEO: Tim Cook (put his tel and email address if you’re reporting to him directly). You can also put the experience gained and achievement made in this employment.
It just looks more professional.
1. How to Fill Out “Employer Name” Worked Previous but You’re Seeking the Job Now
If you last worked at McDonald’s but don’t work at now, you would put McDonald’s under “previous employer name” and leave a blank under “current employer name”.
2. How to Fill out “Employer Name” if Self-employment
If you work on your own, you could write in ‘Self-employed’ under “current employer name”, with the position title: “Owner”, “Founder”, “Co-founder”, “Founder”, “Founder” or “CEO”.
If you worked for yourself in the past, don’t be afraid that the hiring manager will not offer you the job because of your own previous unsuccessful business. The experience gained during the process of creating business may be important to your new employer. So don’t exclude self-employment history and put it onto your resume (CV) to your potential employer.
If you worked as a freelancer, just say “Freelance” or “Multiple Employers” under “Employer Name”.
3. How to Fill out “Employer Name” for First Job
If the job you’re applying for will be your first one, and experience the job required you have learned somewhere, you can also put it under “Employer Name”, otherwise leave it blank.
Why Your “Employment Name” Is Important for Human Resources in Your Job Application Form
Some hiring managers will verify the accuracy of the information you provided in “Employer Name” in your CV, especially for high positions.
Some companies may pay more attention to your employment history instead of your education (major and graduation from which school) because education represents your past, but employment history is the solid proof of what you have grown to be after school and it demonstrates how fit you are for the position you are looking for.
Conclusion
“Employer Name” is a good way for the hiring manager to know what you’re good at and what you’ve achieved from your former employer. It helps your new employer make the decision whether to hire you, which position and salary level should be offered to you.
So writing “Employer Name” right and professional is important to your future career.
