ESD job search requirements for full-time college students - how to report when option disappeared?

maybe ur on standby? when ur on standby u dont gotta do job searches

This happened to me last semester. The system sometimes automatically puts full-time students into a different category, and the job search reporting section disappears. You definitely still need to do your 3 job search activities every week, but you'll need to track them separately. Call ESD immediately to clarify your status. Make sure to explain you're a full-time student who was not granted a job search exemption. They need to fix this on their end. In the meantime, keep detailed records of all your job search activities (date, employer name, position, application method, contact info, etc.). You might need to provide these later if they audit your claim. Also, check your correspondence in eServices - they sometimes send notices about changes to your claim requirements that explain what's happening.

The same thing happened to me!!! It's SO FRUSTRATING!! I called ESD like 47 times over 3 days and never got through. When I finally did, they told me it was a glitch in the system affecting some student accounts. They had to manually fix it on their end. Keep calling!!!! And yes, DEFINITELY keep doing your job searches and document everything - dates, companies, positions, how you applied, everything. If they audit you later, you'll need proof.

You know what's weird, my daughter is at Western and had the exact opposite problem. She IS on standby (returning to her campus job next quarter) but the system kept asking her for job searches anyway! ESD systems are seriously messed up when it comes to student claims. You definitely need to talk to someone to sort this out.

Full-time students are still required to complete and document 3 job search activities every week unless you've been specifically granted a job search exemption or placed on standby status. Here's what's likely happening: 1. The system may have automatically categorized you incorrectly due to your student status 2. There might be a pending decision about your job search requirements that hasn't been communicated yet 3. There could be a technical issue with the weekly claim filing system I strongly recommend: - Continuing to perform and document your job searches (save screenshots, emails, application confirmations) - Check your "Decisions" section in eServices to see if there's any pending adjudication about your student status - Call the ESD technical support line (not the regular claims line) at 855-682-0785 as they can sometimes help with interface issues In the meantime, you can submit your weekly claim without the job search information, but be prepared to provide it retroactively once the issue is fixed.

I had success using Claimyr to reach ESD when I couldn't get through on my own after days of trying. Found out that students sometimes get flagged in the system for a review of their availability for work, and during that time the job search reporting section might disappear. The agent fixed it for me on the spot. Worth checking out if you're still having trouble getting through: claimyr.com. Their video demo shows exactly how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3

Just to add some clarity about students and unemployment requirements: 1. Being a full-time student doesn't automatically exempt you from job search requirements 2. However, your student schedule can affect your "available for work" status 3. Make sure you've accurately reported your school schedule when filing your claim 4. ESD might conduct a special review for students to determine if your studies restrict your availability If ESD determines your school schedule significantly limits when you can work, they might adjust your job search requirements or determine you're not eligible. This review process could be why your job search reporting section disappeared temporarily.

Update: I finally got through to ESD! It turns out there was a flag on my account for a student review, which temporarily removed the job search reporting option. The agent confirmed I still need to do my 3 job searches weekly and reactivated the reporting section. She also added a note to my account showing I've been compliant. For anyone else having this issue: keep detailed records of ALL your job searches even if you can't report them online. I've been taking screenshots of all my applications and saving them with dates. The agent said this was smart and would protect me in case of an audit. Thanks everyone for your help! What a stressful experience.