--- title: "Delaware Unemployment Work Search: 1 a Week, Free Log | MCC" description: "Delaware unemployment asks for 1 work search contacts a week. What Delaware Department of Labor counts, how to report them, and a free printable log." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/tools/unemployment-work-search-delaware" --- Free guide and log · Delaware unemployment # Delaware unemployment work search requirements and weekly log How many contacts Delaware asks for, what counts, how you report them and how long to keep proof, from Delaware's own unemployment pages, with a log set to its columns. **Short answer.** One unique work search activity a week, with at least one new work search contact each week. Give your work search information when you claim weekly benefits through Web-Benefits or Tele-Benefits, and complete the Work Search Log (in the UI Claimant Handbook) each week. 1 a week Delaware minimum, per Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Unemployment Insurance (checked November 2026) ## Delaware work search rules at a glance Agency Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Unemployment Insurance Each week One unique work search activity a week, with at least one new work search contact each week. How to report Give your work search information when you claim weekly benefits through Web-Benefits or Tele-Benefits, and complete the Work Search Log (in the UI Claimant Handbook) each week. Official log Work Search Log (UI Claimant Handbook) Keeping records Keep verifiable information about each activity you complete. Job bank Delaware JobLink (required). Register within three business days of filing, keep the registration active for the whole claim, and update your résumé at least once every 90 days. ## What counts in Delaware - Applying for a job you're reasonably qualified for - Interviewing for a job you're reasonably qualified for - Taking a required exam as part of an application - Reemployment services - State-sponsored or professional job-related education ## When Delaware may not require a search - A confirmed recall date from your employer - Active union hall members seeking work through the hall - Workers attached to a job through a seasonal or periodic layoff and rehire pattern over three years - Medical quarantine, for that period (being in a high-risk category isn't an exemption) 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 Delaware contact Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Unemployment Insurance 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). - Employer or organization - Address, website or email - Phone - Person contacted - Their title - Job title or type of work - Result ## Print this week's Delaware log Pick a day to build this week's Delaware log. ## Official Delaware links - [Delaware: where to report](https://uicc.delawareworks.com/Consumer/Default.aspx) - [Delaware: list of activities](https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/unemployment-insurance/unemployment-benefits-faqs/works-search-frequently-asked-questions/) - [Work Search Log (UI Claimant Handbook)](https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/unemployment-insurance/claimant-handbook/) - [Delaware JobLink](https://joblink.delaware.gov) Last checked November 2026. General information checked against the official Delaware 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. ## Delaware work search questions **How many work search activities does Delaware require each week?** One unique work search activity a week, with at least one new work search contact each week. **What counts as a work search activity in Delaware?** Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Unemployment Insurance lists: applying for a job you're reasonably qualified for; interviewing for a job you're reasonably qualified for; taking a required exam as part of an application; reemployment services; state-sponsored or professional job-related education. **How do I report my work search in Delaware?** Give your work search information when you claim weekly benefits through Web-Benefits or Tele-Benefits, and complete the Work Search Log (in the UI Claimant Handbook) each week. **How long should I keep my Delaware work search records?** Keep verifiable information about each activity you complete. **Do I have to register with Delaware JobLink?** Yes, per Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Unemployment Insurance. Register within three business days of filing, keep the registration active for the whole claim, and update your résumé at least once every 90 days. **Who doesn't have to search for work in Delaware?** The official page lists: a confirmed recall date from your employer; active union hall members seeking work through the hall; workers attached to a job through a seasonal or periodic layoff and rehire pattern over three years; medical quarantine, for that period (being in a high-risk category isn't an exemption). The agency decides whether one applies to you. 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