A job I applied for is asking me to submit a work sample, but I no longer have access to any documents from past employers.
My only option seems to be to recreate a document myself, which I am able to do. Is this how most people approach such a request?
I assume it would not be necessary to reveal that it isn’t the actual document unless prompted nor would they be able to tell.
There is also a possibility a writing sample might be requested if I advance to the next round, but again I have no samples in possession.
As long as it’s a sample of your work I think that’s fine. I don’t think it has to be (or can be) from a previous job, as that might violate employment agreements.