Short answer. The DES work search instructions say to make at least 4 work search contacts a week, on at least 4 different days. The current DES work search page says you must search each week you file but doesn't repeat the number. Enter your work search activities in the portal each time you file a weekly claim, with as much detail as the fields allow.
4 a week
Arizona minimum, per Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) (checked November 2026)
Arizona work search rules at a glance
- Agency
- Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES)
- Each week
- The DES work search instructions say to make at least 4 work search contacts a week, on at least 4 different days. The current DES work search page says you must search each week you file but doesn't repeat the number.
- How to report
- Enter your work search activities in the portal each time you file a weekly claim, with as much detail as the fields allow.
- Keeping records
- DES may audit your work search submissions for up to two years from the effective date of your claim, so keep records you can share on request.
What counts in Arizona
- Applying for a job
- Attending a job fair (online or in person)
- Attending an employment skills workshop
- Attending a networking event
- Working on your résumé
- Contacting employers and interviewing for jobs
When Arizona may not require a search
- You don't need to search in a week you earned more than your weekly benefit amount, because no benefits are paid for that week
The agency decides whether any of these applies to you; don't assume one does until it tells you.
What to write down for each Arizona contact
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) lists these details. The log below uses them as its columns:
- Date
- Employer or organization
- Address, website or email
- Job title or type of work
- How you made contact
- Result
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Not stated on the Arizona pages we checked: job bank registration, an official log form, the reporting link. Check the official links below or your notice from the agency.
Official Arizona links
Last checked November 2026.
General information checked against the official Arizona pages above. It's an organizer, not legal or benefits advice: the state agency decides whether your search meets its rules, and your own notices from it come first. MCC Solutions isn't affiliated with any state agency. The log builder runs in your browser; nothing you enter is sent or saved.
Arizona work search questions
How many work search activities does Arizona require each week?
The DES work search instructions say to make at least 4 work search contacts a week, on at least 4 different days. The current DES work search page says you must search each week you file but doesn't repeat the number.
What counts as a work search activity in Arizona?
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) lists: applying for a job; attending a job fair (online or in person); attending an employment skills workshop; attending a networking event; working on your résumé; contacting employers and interviewing for jobs.
How do I report my work search in Arizona?
Enter your work search activities in the portal each time you file a weekly claim, with as much detail as the fields allow.
How long should I keep my Arizona work search records?
DES may audit your work search submissions for up to two years from the effective date of your claim, so keep records you can share on request.
Who doesn't have to search for work in Arizona?
The official page lists: you don't need to search in a week you earned more than your weekly benefit amount, because no benefits are paid for that week. The agency decides whether one applies to you.
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