Your career — or your employees' careers — could be affected. When companies go bankrupt, employment verification and references disappear. We provide the solution.
Source: United States Courts — Annual Bankruptcy Filings
When a company files for bankruptcy, employees are the ones who suffer long after the doors close.
When a company goes bankrupt, its HR department, phone lines, and records shut down — permanently. There's no one left to verify your employment.
Former managers scatter. HR systems go offline. The people who could vouch for your work become unreachable, leaving gaps in your career history.
New employers can't verify your past roles. Background check companies return "unable to verify" — making you look dishonest even when you're not.
Without verifiable references, job seekers lose offers, miss promotions, and watch their careers stall through no fault of their own.
We provide verified, professional references so your career keeps moving forward — no matter what happened to your previous employer.
All references come from verified, legitimate companies with real phone numbers, websites, and professional staff ready to vouch for you.
Choose the exact job title and industry that aligns with your career path. Your reference will speak to skills and achievements relevant to your target role.
Your privacy is our top priority. We never share your information and all communications are encrypted and secure.
Get your professional references set up within 24 hours. No delays, no hassle — just results when you need them most.
Our professional references handle live phone calls from employers, providing thoughtful, detailed responses about your work history.
We help reconstruct and preserve your employment history so that your career record remains intact — even when your former employer no longer exists.
Our service is designed for anyone who's lost access to their professional references.
Your employer shut down and now no one can verify your work history. We step in so your resume stays credible.
Transitioning to a new industry and need references that match your target field? We build references tailored to your new path.
Gaps in your resume raise red flags. We provide verified references to cover periods where you've lost contact with former employers.
Need academic or education references for school applications? Our Education plan is purpose-built for you.
Four simple steps to professional references that get results.
Select Education, Work, or Custom Reference based on your specific needs.
Tell us the job title, industry, and skills you want your reference to highlight.
Our team prepares your reference with detailed talking points and company verification.
Use your reference confidently on applications. We handle employer calls professionally.
Three plans designed to fit your needs. No hidden fees, no surprises.
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Join thousands of professionals who recovered their careers after losing their references.
"My company filed for bankruptcy and I had zero way to verify 5 years of work. I Need A Reference set me up within hours and I got hired the following week."
"After my employer went under, every background check came back 'unable to verify.' The Custom Reference plan was worth every penny — passed every check flawlessly."
"I lost my job when the company shut down overnight. With no references, I was stuck. I Need A Reference gave me a professional reference that perfectly matched my resume."
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