Using The Work Number for Employment Verifications

Amherst College partners with The Work Number® to manage employment verifications and salary information required by lending companies. The Work Number® provides instant and secure employment and income verifications 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You would use The Work Number® when:

  • Applying for a loan
  • Applying for a credit card
  • Buying a car
  • Providing proof of employment
  • Qualifying for public assistance

The Work Number is available to staff, faculty and students. Here’s all you need to do:

  1. Access The Work Number yourself to get the needed information right away.
  2. Notify your lender that Amherst College uses The Work Number® for all forms of salary information or employment verification.

Prospective Employers, Banks and Others
If you are looking to verify the employment of a current or past Amherst College staff, faculty or student visit The Work Number website or call 1-800-367-2884.

The Amherst College employer code is 403626.

For any questions about employment verifications or The Work Number®, please email Human Resources at hr@amherst.edu.