EDD Virtual CalJOBS Appointment - How long does the link last?

I had my CalJOBS virtual appointment last month. The actual appointment took about 45 minutes. They go through your work search efforts, update your resume in the system, and suggest some job matching options. As for the link, they usually send it 24 hours before your scheduled time, and it's valid until about 10 minutes after your appointment time. If you miss it, you'll have to reschedule, which could delay your benefits. Make sure your email notifications are turned on!

mine only took like 30 min tbh. pretty basic stuff. they just wanna make sure ur actually looking for work. but dont be late!! my buddy missed his and got his payments stopped for like 3 weeks while he sorted it out

The CalJOBS appointment links are typically sent via email AND appear in your UI Online inbox. The link remains active for approximately 2 hours after your scheduled appointment time, but I'd strongly recommend joining within 5 minutes of your start time. The system logs your entry time, and being significantly late can sometimes be recorded as a "no-show." The appointments themselves vary in length based on your specific situation - anywhere from 30-60 minutes. If you have an updated resume and can show good documentation of your work search activities, it tends to go much faster. They'll review: - Your work search documentation - Your CalJOBS profile completeness - Your resume effectiveness - Any barriers to employment you might have Make sure to have examples of jobs you've applied to ready to discuss.

Anyone here ever tried Claimyr to reach EDD directly? When I had issues with my CalJOBS appointment getting rescheduled without notice, I couldn't get through to anyone on the regular line for DAYS. Used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got connected to an actual EDD agent in about 20 minutes who fixed everything. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Saved me from missing another appointment and getting my payments stopped.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO FAIL US!!! I had a CalJOBS appointment scheduled, took time off work (yeah, I'm working part-time but still need UI to survive), and then sat there for 45 MINUTES before the "specialist" finally joined the call. Then they had the NERVE to say I didn't have enough work search activities!!! Even though I've applied to like 20 jobs!!! THEY DON'T EVEN TELL YOU EXACTLY WHAT COUNTS AS "SUFFICIENT" WORK SEARCH!!! Just vague guidelines so they can deny you later!!!!

I've had two CalJOBS appointments in the past six months. Here's my experience: 1. Appointment length: 30-45 minutes typically 2. Link validity: Sent 24 hours before, valid until about 15-20 minutes after scheduled time 3. Link location: Check both email AND UI Online messages 4. Documentation needed: Have your work search log ready (at least 3 job applications per week) 5. Resume: They'll review your CalJOBS resume, so update it beforehand One tip: If you have a genuine scheduling conflict, call them BEFORE the appointment to reschedule. Once you miss it, it's much harder to fix without payment interruptions.

wait ur supposed to keep a log?? ive just been selecting "yes i looked for work" on the certification. nobody told me i needed documentation 😳

i had my caljobs thing last week. honestly it was pretty chill. lady just wanted to see that i was actually applying for jobs and not just sitting around. appointment was like 40 min but felt shorter. they sent the link day before and i clicked it right at my appointment time. no problems. dont stress too much about it