How do I report my 3 job search activities in ESD's weekly claim portal?

Here's a step-by-step guide to file your weekly claim with job search activities: 1. Log in to your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account 2. Select the "Unemployment Benefits" option 3. Click on "File a weekly claim" (should be on the main dashboard) 4. Answer all the eligibility questions truthfully 5. When you reach the job search section, there will be a prompt asking if you completed your job search activities 6. Select "Yes" and you'll get a page where you can enter details for each job search 7. For each activity, you'll need to provide: - Date of contact - Employer name or activity description - Contact method (online, in-person, etc.) - Results/outcome 8. After entering all 3 activities, continue through the remaining questions 9. Review everything and submit Make sure you're keeping detailed records of all job search activities in case ESD audits you later!

i had the SAME PROBLEM last month!!! the esd website is THE WORST and so confusing. took me like 3 tries to figure out where to put in my job search stuff. they should make it more obvious where to go!!! i almost missed my payment deadline cuz of this!!

One thing to keep in mind - if you're on standby status or have been approved for Commissioner-Approved Training, you might not need to do the job search activities at all. The system should automatically skip that section. But if you're on regular UI, then yes, you need to report 3 job search activities each week as described above.

When I tried filing my weekly claim last Thursday, the website was down for maintenance and I couldn't access anything. Then when I finally got in on Friday, it looked completely different from the week before! ESD really needs to stop changing the interface every few months. How are we supposed to keep up?

I struggled with this for HOURS last month and finally gave up trying to call ESD directly because I kept getting disconnected. I ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual ESD agent who walked me through the whole process. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent explained that sometimes the job search entry section doesn't appear right away and you have to refresh the page. Also, if you're using a mobile device, the job search entry fields might not display properly.

Make sure you're doing QUALIFYING job search activities too! Not all activities count toward your 3 required each week. For example, just looking at job postings online without applying doesn't count. Here are activities that DO count: - Submitting job applications - Having job interviews - Going to WorkSource workshops - Meeting with a career counselor - Taking skills assessments - Creating accounts on job boards like Indeed or LinkedIn - Attending job fairs ESD is doing more audits in 2025, so keep detailed records of everything!

can you tell me where u even find the login page? i bookmarked it before but lost all my bookmarks when my computer crashed last week

Pro tip: If you're having trouble finding the job search section, try clearing your browser cache and cookies first. I had the same issue where the job search fields weren't showing up, and it turned out my browser was loading an old cached version of the page. After clearing cache and logging back in, everything appeared correctly. Also, make sure you're using a supported browser - I've heard Chrome and Firefox work best with the ESD system. Internet Explorer sometimes has display issues with the newer interface.

I just want to say how grateful I am for this entire thread! I've been putting off filing my weekly claim because I was so intimidated by the job search reporting part, but reading through everyone's experiences has made me realize it's totally doable. I love how this community comes together to help each other navigate what is honestly a pretty confusing system. The step-by-step breakdown, browser tips, formatting requirements, and all the little technical tricks people have shared are going to save me so much frustration. I'm planning to set up my spreadsheet this weekend with all the columns mentioned (Date, Company, Position, Method, Outcome) and gather all my job search info before I even log in. The tip about Sunday morning filing for better system stability is definitely going on my calendar! One thing I'm curious about - has anyone had experience with reporting freelance/gig work applications as job search activities? I've been applying to some contract positions through platforms like Upwork and wasn't sure if those count toward the 3 weekly requirements. Again, thank you all for being so generous with sharing your knowledge. It's amazing how much less stressful this feels when you have a roadmap to follow! 💙