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Guidelines for a Productive Work Search

LOOKING FOR WORK IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES

We want your work search to get you results. Here are some suggested activities;
you need not limit your search to these activities.

  • Registering for work and reemployment services at your local workforce center or online

  • Completing job applications in person or online with employers who have openings suited to you

  • Mailing job applications and résumés to employers who advertise

  • Talking with employers who have job openings

  • Sending job applications to employers with suitable openings

  • Interviewing with employers in person or on the phone

  • Registering with private employment agencies or placement services

  • Using resources at your local workforce center to:
    • Learn about the local labor market
    • Assess your skills for job matching
    • Participate in job workshops
    • Obtain and follow up on job referrals

  • Attending job search seminars, job club meetings, job fairs, or employment-related workshops

  • Using online job matching systems to submit applications and résumés, search for matches, request referrals, and apply for jobs

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CLAIMANTS

KEEP YOUR WORK SEARCH LOG UP-TO-DATE.
LIST ACTIVITIES AND JOB CONTACTS ON YOUR WORK SEARCH LOG

WE'RE PAYING YOU TO FIND YOUR NEXT JOB



Last Revision: January 16, 2008