Washington ESD unemployment claim - which two countries had the highest rate of unemployment 1933 help needed

My caseworker said any professional development or skills building counts, and this is for a potential position that requires research skills.

Be careful with that interpretation - Washington ESD is pretty strict about what counts as actual job search activities.

Have you tried calling right at 8am when they open? Sometimes you can get through then.

I've tried everything - early morning, lunch time, different numbers. Nothing works.

Is that legit? I'm desperate at this point but don't want to get scammed.

Yeah it's real. They basically handle the calling and waiting for you, then connect you when they get a human on the line.

How much does something like that cost though?

Good point. I've been keeping detailed records of everything. Just need to finish finding which two countries had the highest unemployment in 1933.

Also make sure you're doing other job search activities too - applications, networking, etc. Research alone might not be enough.

Thank you! That's exactly what I needed. Do you know of any official sources I could cite for this?

Bureau of Labor Statistics has historical data, and the Library of Congress has Great Depression archives.

I know the feeling. At least we're both keeping up with the job search requirements though.

Have either of you tried the WorkSourceWA website? Sometimes they have updates there that don't show in your regular account.

It's 3 job search activities per week minimum. Research can count if it's related to your field and you document it properly.

Ok good, I was worried I wasn't doing enough. Been hard to find 3 real applications every week.

You can also count networking events, career fairs, skills training, etc. It doesn't have to be just applications.

Seriously! And then they act like it's our fault when we can't reach anyone to fix problems.

That's exactly why I ended up using Claimyr. Got tired of wasting hours every day trying to get through.

Great idea! I have a library card so I can access those databases. This will definitely help document which two countries had the highest unemployment in 1933.

Absolutely. I'm keeping screenshots and saving all my research sources.

Smart approach. Washington ESD can request documentation at any time during an audit.

My neighbor got audited last year. They requested 3 months of job search logs and had to provide proof for every activity.

Yikes. Good thing I've been keeping good records then.

Ok you guys are convincing me. Going to check out that demo video.

Do it. The peace of mind alone is worth it when you're dealing with Washington ESD bureaucracy.

Perfect, thank you! This has been really helpful. Now I just need to get my claim approved so I can actually get paid.

Thanks! Trying to stay positive and do everything right so there are no issues when they finally review it.

Good point. I've been applying to jobs too, the research is just one part of my weekly activities.

That's the right approach. Diversifying your job search activities shows you're making a genuine effort.

It's for a data analyst position that requires historical research skills. The 1933 unemployment data is part of a larger economic trends project.

Nice! Federal Reserve economic data (FRED) is another great source for historical economic statistics.

It's 3 minimum, but you can do more. Some people do extra activities to strengthen their documentation.

Ok good, I was worried I was missing something important.

Just make sure it's genuinely related to your target job field and document it thoroughly.

Exactly. And now I know which two countries had the highest unemployment in 1933 - US and Germany - so my research is complete!

Thanks everyone! This community has been amazing. Really appreciate all the help with both the unemployment data and the Washington ESD advice.

That's what we're here for. Don't forget about Claimyr if you need to actually reach someone at Washington ESD about your pending claim.