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.

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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

I just had my CalJOBS appointment yesterday and wanted to share some tips that might help you! The link came to both my email and UI Online exactly 24 hours before. I set phone reminders for myself to check both places since I was also worried about missing it. The appointment was about 35 minutes. They had me share my screen to show my CalJOBS profile and we went through my work search activities from the past few weeks. Having a simple spreadsheet with company names, positions applied for, and dates really helped speed things up. One thing that surprised me - they actually gave some decent job search advice! The counselor helped me identify a few skills I could highlight better and suggested using more specific keywords in my applications. My advice: log into your CalJOBS account beforehand and make sure your profile is complete. Have your work search activities written down somewhere (even just notes on your phone). And definitely join the call a few minutes early - the system can be a bit slow to connect sometimes. You've got this! It's really not as scary as it seems once you're in there.

Just wanted to add my recent experience to help ease your nerves! I had my CalJOBS appointment two weeks ago and it went smoothly. The link was sent exactly 24 hours before via email (I didn't check UI Online but others say it shows up there too). The appointment lasted about 40 minutes. They walked me through updating my CalJOBS profile, reviewed my work search activities, and gave me some helpful tips on tailoring my resume for specific job postings. I had been keeping a simple notebook with job applications - nothing fancy - and they seemed satisfied with that level of documentation. One heads up: they do ask you to share your screen to show your CalJOBS account, so make sure you know your login info and have it ready to go. The screen sharing worked directly through the browser - no special software needed. The counselor was actually pretty helpful and not intimidating at all. They're more interested in making sure you're actively looking for work than trying to "catch" you doing something wrong. As long as you can show you're genuinely applying to jobs and following through on your work search requirements, you should be fine. Good luck with your appointment! The anticipation is definitely worse than the actual experience.

I had my CalJOBS appointment about 3 weeks ago and can share what worked for me! The link definitely came through email 24 hours before - I actually missed it in my spam folder the first time I looked, so definitely check there too if you don't see it right away. The appointment took about 45 minutes. They had me share my screen to show my CalJOBS profile and we went through my recent job applications. I kept a simple Google doc with company names, job titles, application dates, and application method (indeed, company website, etc.) - nothing too fancy but it showed I was organized about my search. One thing that really helped was having my CalJOBS resume updated beforehand. The counselor made a few suggestions during our call, but it went much smoother because I had already put in the effort to keep it current. The link stayed active for about 15-20 minutes after my scheduled time when I tested it, but definitely don't rely on that - join right on time or even a couple minutes early. The counselor was actually really nice and gave me some solid advice about targeting my applications better. You'll do great! Just make sure your work search documentation is ready and your CalJOBS profile is complete. The actual experience is way less stressful than the anticipation.

I just wanted to chime in with my experience since I see you're getting great advice here! I had my CalJOBS appointment about a month ago and was equally nervous beforehand. The link came through both email and UI Online exactly 24 hours before my scheduled time - definitely worth checking both places like others mentioned. My appointment lasted about 40 minutes and was actually quite productive. The counselor reviewed my work search activities (I used a simple spreadsheet tracking company names, positions, and application dates), helped me optimize my CalJOBS profile, and even suggested some local job fairs I hadn't heard about. One thing I'd add to the great tips already shared: if you have any employment gaps or unique circumstances in your work history, be prepared to briefly explain them. They're not trying to trip you up - they just want to understand your situation so they can provide better guidance. The screen sharing happens through your browser - no special software needed. Just make sure you remember your CalJOBS login info! Overall, the anticipation was definitely worse than the actual appointment. As long as you can show you're actively and genuinely searching for work, you'll be fine. Best of luck with yours!

Just wanted to add another data point for you! I had my CalJOBS appointment about 2 weeks ago and it was much less intimidating than I expected. The link came via email exactly 24 hours before - I set a phone reminder to check for it since I was paranoid about missing it. The appointment was right around 35 minutes. They had me screen share to go through my CalJOBS profile and work search activities. I kept a basic notes app on my phone with job titles, companies, and dates I applied - nothing fancy but it showed I was organized about tracking my efforts. A couple specific things that helped me: - Updated my CalJOBS resume the day before (they did suggest a few tweaks during the call) - Had my login info written down since I always forget passwords under pressure - Joined the call 2-3 minutes early just in case The counselor was actually really helpful and gave me tips on using better keywords in my applications. They seemed more focused on helping me improve my job search strategy than checking up on me. One thing I noticed - the link was still working about 10 minutes after my scheduled time when I accidentally clicked it again, but definitely don't count on that buffer. Show up on time! You're going to do great. The hardest part is just the waiting and worrying beforehand!

I just completed my CalJOBS appointment last week and wanted to add my experience to help ease your anxiety! The process was much smoother than I expected. Timeline & Access: - Link arrived exactly 24 hours before via email (also showed up in UI Online) - Link remained active for about 20 minutes past my scheduled time, but don't rely on this - Appointment lasted 42 minutes What helped me succeed: - Created a simple Word doc with: Company name, Job title, Date applied, Method (Indeed, company site, etc.) - Updated my CalJOBS profile 2 days before the appointment - Tested my camera/mic beforehand - Had my login credentials written down (lifesaver!) During the appointment, they had me share my screen to review my CalJOBS account and work search log. The counselor was genuinely helpful - she suggested I expand my search radius and recommended a few industry-specific job boards I hadn't considered. Pro tip: They asked about my networking efforts too, not just online applications. Things like reaching out to former colleagues or attending virtual industry events count toward work search activities. The whole experience felt more like career coaching than an audit. As long as you can demonstrate you're actively and consistently looking for work, you'll be fine. The anticipation is definitely worse than the actual appointment! Good luck - you've got this!

I had my CalJOBS appointment about 6 weeks ago and wanted to share what I learned! The link came through email exactly 24 hours before my scheduled time - I actually set up an email filter to make sure it went straight to my main inbox since I was so worried about missing it. My appointment lasted about 38 minutes and was honestly way more helpful than I expected. The counselor had me share my screen to go through my CalJOBS profile and we reviewed my work search activities together. I had been tracking everything in a basic Excel spreadsheet (company name, position, date applied, application source) which they seemed to appreciate. A few things that really helped: - I updated my CalJOBS resume the weekend before and made sure all sections were complete - I wrote down examples of networking activities (reaching out to former coworkers, LinkedIn connections, etc.) since they count those too - I prepared a brief explanation for a gap in my work history from earlier this year The counselor actually helped me identify some skills I wasn't highlighting enough and suggested a couple of local job search resources I didn't know about. She also reminded me that informational interviews and industry meetups count toward work search requirements. One technical note - the screen sharing worked directly through the browser, no downloads needed. Just make sure you have your CalJOBS login handy! The whole experience felt more like getting free career advice than being audited. As long as you can show you're genuinely trying to find work, you'll be totally fine. The waiting and worrying beforehand is definitely the worst part!