Good Faith Work Search

A good faith work search means actively looking for work and documenting your efforts each day. This page will walk you through what to do and offer tips to help you be successful. 

You are required to make 5 job contacts each day and record them on the Employment Contact Log form.

The following information describes your role in the work search process. A good faith work search requires you to complete 5 job contacts per day. Written documentation of these contacts is required and should be documented on the Employment Contact Log form. Contacts may include the following:

Finding job opportunities

  • Visiting a state/federal employment agency (Example: Job Service, Workforce Center)

  • Visiting private employment agency (Example: Spherion, Kelly Services, Manpower)

  • Using the internet to post your resume, look at job postings on an employer’s website or elsewhere (Example: Monster.com, Indeed.com, CareerBuilder.com)

  • Reviewing classified ads in local newspapers or other publications in your area that list job openings

Applying and following up

  • Contacting employers to submit an application or resume

  • Following up on applications/resumes submitted

  • Interviewing for a job

Networking and outreach

  • Asking friends, family, or people in your community about job openings

  • Contacting employers in person or by phone to discuss job openings (cold calls)

  • Attending a job fair

Working with programs and support

  • Contacting a vocational case manager

  • Attending a Job Seeking Skills workshop. View schedules on the Upcoming Events page on our website.

  • Registering for WSI’s Preferred Worker Program; for additional information, contact the Return-to-Work Coordinator at 800-777-5033 or 701-328-3876

  • Registering with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

  • Participating in a mock interview

Establishing a clear focus and creating structure will help you be successful in your work search. Your first source of information is WSI’s Work Search booklet. The booklet contains a lot of information from identifying your skills and creating a resume, to searching for a job and interviewing with employers.

Below are tips to help you be successful:

Be prepared

  • Have an up-to-date resume

  • Practice your interview skills

Stay active and responsive

  • Register with your local employment agencies

  • Follow-up immediately on job openings provided by vocational case managers

Apply for the right opportunities

  • Make sure you are qualified for the jobs for which you apply

  • Apply for jobs within your physical capabilities

Stay organized and consistent

  • Be prepared, proactive, persistent, and organized