How to Document a Work Search for Unemployment
In order to receive unemployment insurance in many states, you must prove that you are actively searching for new work. The number of searches you must complete each week varies depending on the state from which you receive unemployment compensation, but many require you to document your work search in order to claim an unemployment check. Even if your state does not require a detailed work search document, keeping track of whom you contacted and whether you completed a job application will help keep your search for work organized.
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Print out your state's required work search documentation by going to its website for unemployment compensation. If your state does not have a specific form, use a spiral-bound notebook to keep a record of your work search.
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Record the date of your work search on the form or at the top of the notebook page. Dating each notebook page allows you to quickly determine how many days of job search you have completed.
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Write down the name of the company you contacted, the person you spoke with, whether or not you applied for the position and the company's contact information. Include any notes about a timeframe for following up with the company or any interviews scheduled.
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Carry the job search documentation form or notebook with you when you are visiting potential employers. Write down the specifics about each job search contact immediately so you do not forget any pertinent information.
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Record any online job searches on the documentation form or in the notebook. Make notes regarding filling out an online application or contact information for following up with the employer.
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Tips & Warnings
When searching for jobs online, keep printouts of jobs for which you fill out an online application. This also can serve as documentation of a work search.
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