Confused about job search contact info for Indeed applications on ESD weekly claim report

For Indeed applications, I always put the company name, "Applied via Indeed," and then list the Indeed job ID number (usually found in the URL or job details) in the contact info section. For the phone/email, I put "N/A - online application" and then copy the direct link to the job posting. ESD understands that many applications are done online now through job boards where you don't get direct employer contact info. I've been audited twice and never had an issue with this approach.

same thing worried me last month lol. i just put "indeed application" and whatever company name was listed. nobody from esd has said anything yet so guess it works???

The most important thing is to be consistent and thorough with what information you DO have. Here's what I've found works best for documenting Indeed applications for ESD: 1. Company Name: List the actual employer (not just "Indeed") 2. Position: Copy the exact job title 3. Contact Method: "Applied online via Indeed" 4. Contact Information: Include the Indeed job ID number AND the direct URL to the posting 5. Follow-up Method: "Will wait for employer response" ESD recognizes that online applications often don't provide direct contact information. Their main concern is verifying you actually applied rather than making up job search activities. I've been through job search reviews twice, and they accepted this documentation without issues.

The ESD system is SO FRUSTRATING with this!!! It's like they designed the job search verification process in 1995 before online job boards existed! I got flagged for "incomplete contact information" last year even though I applied to 15+ jobs - ALL through Indeed and LinkedIn. Had to go through a whole appeal process just because their form doesn't match how people ACTUALLY apply for jobs nowadays. Make sure you save EVERYTHING - screenshots, confirmation emails, EVERYTHING!!

Have you tried calling ESD directly to ask about this? I was having the same issue and spent WEEKS trying to figure it out on my own. Finally, I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual ESD agent. They connected me within 30 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. The agent gave me specific instructions for documenting online applications. They even have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Saved me so much stress because I was doing it wrong before!

I just put whatever info is available in the Indeed posting. Sometimes there's a recruiter name, sometimes not. ESD knows how online job applications work these days.

In addition to what others have said, I always take screenshots of completed applications and save the confirmation emails. For ESD documentation, I include the company name, position, date, and the general Indeed contact method (since direct employer info isn't available). But the MOST important thing is to download/print the job description before applying. Indeed postings sometimes disappear, and if you get audited 2 months later, you'll want proof the job actually existed. I keep a folder with all my application records including screenshots showing the "Application Submitted" confirmation page.

One more thing - when you're applying through Indeed, sometimes there's a "Contact Info" section in the job details that has the hiring manager's info. Always check there first. Also, if you click through to the company's actual website from the Indeed posting, they sometimes list the HR email there that you can use for your ESD documentation. It takes a few extra minutes, but having more complete contact info can save you headaches later.

I've been dealing with this exact same issue! What I've learned after going through a job search audit is that ESD actually has updated their guidance for online applications. You can put "Online Application Portal" as the contact method and include the platform name (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.) plus the job posting URL. The key is being consistent and thorough with whatever information IS available. I also recommend keeping a simple spreadsheet with columns for: Date Applied, Company Name, Position Title, Application Method, Job Posting URL, and any confirmation numbers. This makes it super easy to fill out your weekly claims and also serves as backup documentation if you ever get audited. The ESD representatives I spoke with said they care more about seeing genuine job search effort than having a phone number for every single application.