
WORK SEARCH 
ACTIVITIES RECORD
THIS IS A MANDATORY FORM FOR APPLICANTS 
& MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MINISTRY
Security Classification: MEDIUM
The personal information requested on this form is collected under the authority of and will be used for the purpose of administering the Employment 
and Assistance Act and the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act. The collection, use and disclosure of personal information is 
subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions about this information should be directed to your 
Employment and Assistance Centre.
REASONABLE WORK SEARCH ACTIVITIES
GA NUMBER (if applicable)
Examples of work search activities:
•  Preparation of (i.e. drafting, typing, 
  photocopying) resume and/or cover letters, 
  when completed in combination with employer 
  contacts 
•  Telephone inquiries to potential and specific 
  employers 
•  Fact finding interviews, when completed in 
  combination with employer contacts 
•  Responding to newspaper ads, internet
•  Cold calling potential employers 
•  Networking with friends, relatives, neighbors 
  previous employers, colleagues or other social 
  contacts 
•  Submitting applications for employment 
•  Submitting letters and/or resumes for 
  employment 
•  Participating in employment interviews 
•  Attending workshops for resume preparation or 
  employment search
INSTRUCTIONS: List date, type of activity (e.g. resume preparation, personal interview, application, telephone call, networking, etc.), location of 
activity, a contact name and phone number and the results of all activities that you have done to improve your opportunities of finding work. Please 
refer to the Work Search Toolkit for work search ideas and activities that will assist you to find employment. Prior to submitting this form, sign and date 
the declaration and notification at the bottom of page 2 (reverse) of this form.
CONTACT NAME AND  
PHONE NUMBER