ESD job search requirements: Do multiple interviews with same company count separately?

Each interview counts separately! ESD considers different stages of the interview process as individual job search activities, even if they're with the same employer. So your phone screening counts as one, the Zoom interview as another, and the in-person interview would be a third. Make sure you document each one separately with the date, contact info, and type of activity. Good luck with the interviews!

Actually, this is a common source of confusion. According to ESD's guidelines, you can count each separate interview as its own job search activity. So in your case: - Phone interview = 1 activity - Zoom interview = 1 activity - In-person interview = 1 activity Just make sure you document each one properly with the date, company name, contact person, and type of interview. The key point ESD looks for is that these are distinctly different interactions that happened on different days. Each represents a separate effort in your job search process.

i think its all 1 activity bc its same job ur applying for??? thats what my friend told me anyways

I've been through this exact situation! Each separate interview counts as its own job search activity, even if it's with the same company for the same position. The reasoning is that each interview requires separate preparation and effort on your part. One important tip: make sure you're keeping VERY detailed records. For each interview activity, document: - Date and time - Company name - Position title - Contact person's name - Contact information (phone/email) - Type of interview (phone, video, in-person) - Brief description of what happened I actually got selected for a job search review last year, and having these detailed records saved me from potential disqualification. Also, if you're struggling to reach ESD to confirm this or have other questions, I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual ESD agent quickly instead of waiting for hours. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Definitely worth it when you need answers fast.

This is a JOKE!! The whole system is designed to TRAP people. First they make these confusing requirements then they don't explain them clearly ANYWHERE on their website!!! I got disqualified because I didn't know each interview counted separately and had to appeal and wait 6 WEEKS for a hearing just to get my benefits back. The adjudicator even admitted the rules weren't clear!!! TYPICAL GOVERNMENT BUREAUCRACY!!

just wanted 2 add that u should also get a business card or email from each interviewer if possible. i print those out & keep them with my job search records. my friend got audited & this really helped her prove she did all the interviews she claimed

My situation was kinda similar but I'm now wondering if I messed up... I had 2 interviews with Amazon (phone then virtual) but I just listed Amazon once on my job search log with the date of the first interview. Should I go back and fix this somehow?? I don't want to get in trouble but I already submitted those weeks...

have you tried calling esd to ask? i tried calling them like 50 times last month and never got thru lol. their phone system is the WORST

I just want to add another perspective here - I work as a career counselor and help people navigate unemployment benefits. The advice everyone's giving is absolutely correct - each interview stage counts as a separate job search activity. What I tell my clients is to think of it this way: if you had three separate interviews with three different companies on three different days, you'd obviously count those as three activities. The same logic applies when they're with the same company - each interview required you to prepare, show up, and engage in a distinct job search effort. One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is that you can also count follow-up activities! If you send a thank-you email after each interview, those can potentially count as additional job search activities too (though I'd recommend focusing on the interviews themselves as your primary activities). Keep doing what you're doing with the detailed documentation - you're on the right track. And congratulations on making it through multiple rounds! That's a really positive sign that you're a strong candidate.

As someone who just went through this exact situation last month, I can confirm what everyone else is saying - each interview absolutely counts as a separate activity! I had 4 rounds with Microsoft (phone screen, technical interview, team interview, and final interview with the hiring manager) and counted all 4 separately on my weekly claims. One thing that really helped me was creating a simple spreadsheet to track everything. I included columns for date, company, position, contact person, type of activity, and outcome. This made it super easy to fill out my weekly job search log and gave me solid documentation in case ESD ever questioned anything. Also, don't forget that if you do any prep work that involves contacting the company (like calling to confirm interview details or asking questions about the role), those phone calls can sometimes count as additional job search contacts too. Just make sure you're documenting who you spoke with and when. Sounds like you're doing everything right though - good luck with the rest of your interview process with TechBridge Corp!

Hey Louisa! I went through something similar a few months ago and can confirm what everyone's saying - each interview definitely counts as a separate activity. I had a 3-round interview process with a local marketing firm and counted each one separately without any issues. One tip I'd add is to make sure you're noting the TYPE of interview in your documentation (phone screening, video interview, in-person, etc.) since ESD sometimes asks for that level of detail. Also, if they gave you any specific instructions or materials to review between interviews, documenting that preparation work can sometimes count as additional job search activity too. Sounds like you're being really thorough with your record-keeping which is awesome! Hope the rest of your interviews with TechBridge Corp go well - multiple rounds usually means they're seriously considering you. Good luck!