--- title: "Arizona Unemployment Work Search: 4 a Week, Free Log | MCC" description: "Arizona unemployment asks for 4 job contacts a week. What counts, how to report them, records to keep and a free printable log." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/tools/unemployment-work-search-arizona" --- Free guide and log · Arizona unemployment # Arizona unemployment work search requirements and weekly log How many contacts Arizona asks for, what counts, how you report them and how long to keep proof, from Arizona's own unemployment pages, with a log set to its columns. **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. Official log Work Search Log (UB-101-A) 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. Job bank Arizona Employment Service (AZ Job Connection) (required). DES says registration with the Arizona Employment Service is required to continue receiving UI benefits, and that in most cases no extra action is needed. AZ Job Connection has the job search tools. ## 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: Back on the job hunt? [A resume rewritten for the job you want](/career-services/resume-rewrite). - Date - Employer or organization - Address, website or email - Job title or type of work - How you made contact - Result ## Print this week's Arizona log Pick a day to build this week's Arizona log. ## Official Arizona links - [Arizona: where to report](https://azuiinternetweeklyclaim.azdes.gov) - [Arizona: list of activities](https://des.az.gov/work-search) - [Work Search Log (UB-101-A)](https://des.az.gov/file/3461/download) - [Arizona DES: Work search instructions for UI claimants (PDF)](https://des.az.gov/sites/default/files/media/Work-Search-Instructions-for-UI-Claimants.pdf) - [Arizona DES: Unemployment insurance, Arizona Employment Service registration](https://des.az.gov/node/744) 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. **Do I have to register with Arizona Employment Service (AZ Job Connection)?** Yes, per Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). DES says registration with the Arizona Employment Service is required to continue receiving UI benefits, and that in most cases no extra action is needed. AZ Job Connection has the job search tools. **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. Compare every state: [work search requirements by state](/tools/unemployment-work-search-requirements-by-state) · [Weekly log for any state](/tools/unemployment-weekly-work-search-log) · [Arkansas work search](/tools/unemployment-work-search-arkansas) Claiming unemployment in Arizona? ## Arizona Unemployment Checklist Arizona's weekly work search rules from the agency's own pages in one checklist, an Excel weekly log that flags short weeks, and a documents-to-gather list. 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