--- title: "Arkansas Unemployment Work Search: 2 to 5 a Week, Free Log" description: "Arkansas unemployment asks for 2 to 5 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-arkansas" --- Free guide and log · Arkansas unemployment # Arkansas unemployment work search requirements and weekly log How many contacts Arkansas asks for, what counts, how you report them and how long to keep proof, from Arkansas's own unemployment pages, with a log set to its columns. **Short answer.** Arkansas rule 11 CAR 1-104: in metropolitan areas at least 3 and no more than 5 job contacts a week; in other labor market areas at least 2 and no more than 4. At least one contact must be in person unless an exception applies (for example, you normally get jobs by phone or correspondence). From the thirteenth compensable week you must submit your job contacts in writing on the division's form (in some high-unemployment situations, from the nineteenth week). 2 to 5 a week Arkansas minimum, per Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (checked November 2026) ## Arkansas work search rules at a glance Agency Arkansas Division of Workforce Services Each week Arkansas rule 11 CAR 1-104: in metropolitan areas at least 3 and no more than 5 job contacts a week; in other labor market areas at least 2 and no more than 4. At least one contact must be in person unless an exception applies (for example, you normally get jobs by phone or correspondence). How to report From the thirteenth compensable week you must submit your job contacts in writing on the division's form (in some high-unemployment situations, from the nineteenth week). Keeping records Keep documentation of your job contacts for the weeks claimed, starting with the week written reports begin. ## What counts in Arkansas - Contacting employers in person, by phone or by correspondence - Job contacts that come from a referral by a private employment agency - Registering with the job service (counts once for each continuous period of unemployment) - Other efforts made to secure work (together they count as no more than one job contact a week) **Doesn't count in Arkansas:** - Employers on the division's exclusive hiring list ## When Arkansas may not require a search - Hours cut to part time with an assurance of return to full time within ten weeks, or working at least eight hours for that employer that week - A definite promise of a job starting within ten weeks, backed by a written employer statement when you file - Attending school full time in a training course approved by the Division Director, or an approved federal program such as the Trade Act - The Director may reduce or eliminate the requirements when labor market conditions warrant The agency decides whether any of these applies to you; don't assume one does until it tells you. Missing the required number for good cause doesn't disqualify you, under the rule. ## What to write down for each Arkansas contact Arkansas Division of Workforce Services 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 - Job title or type of work - How you made contact - Result ## Print this week's Arkansas log Pick a day to build this week's Arkansas log. **Not stated on the Arkansas 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 Arkansas links - [Code of Arkansas Rules, 11 CAR 1-104: Work search](https://codeofarrules.arkansas.gov/Rules/Rule?levelType=section&titleID=11&chapterID=260&subChapterID=326&partID=1270&subPartID=7763§ionID=51017) - [Arkansas DWS: Unemployment insurance FAQs](https://dws.arkansas.gov/workforce-services/unemployment/faq/) Last checked November 2026. General information checked against the official Arkansas 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. ## Arkansas work search questions **How many work search activities does Arkansas require each week?** Arkansas rule 11 CAR 1-104: in metropolitan areas at least 3 and no more than 5 job contacts a week; in other labor market areas at least 2 and no more than 4. At least one contact must be in person unless an exception applies (for example, you normally get jobs by phone or correspondence). **What counts as a work search activity in Arkansas?** Arkansas Division of Workforce Services lists: contacting employers in person, by phone or by correspondence; job contacts that come from a referral by a private employment agency; registering with the job service (counts once for each continuous period of unemployment); other efforts made to secure work (together they count as no more than one job contact a week). It doesn't count: employers on the division's exclusive hiring list. **How do I report my work search in Arkansas?** From the thirteenth compensable week you must submit your job contacts in writing on the division's form (in some high-unemployment situations, from the nineteenth week). **How long should I keep my Arkansas work search records?** Keep documentation of your job contacts for the weeks claimed, starting with the week written reports begin. **Who doesn't have to search for work in Arkansas?** The official page lists: hours cut to part time with an assurance of return to full time within ten weeks, or working at least eight hours for that employer that week; a definite promise of a job starting within ten weeks, backed by a written employer statement when you file; attending school full time in a training course approved by the Division Director, or an approved federal program such as the Trade Act; the Director may reduce or eliminate the requirements when labor market conditions warrant. 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