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.
This won’t work with your present predicament, but you may want to create a ‘personal portfolio’ site with samples of your work (down to individual tasks) for use of your future self.
I was given that advice a long time ago, and it really came handy across different jobs. Just passing it forward.