What happens during EDD CalJOBS virtual appointment? Ongoing requirements?

I had my CalJOBS appointment last month. It's pretty straightforward - they basically want to verify you're actively using the system to search for work and know how to navigate it. The rep will screen share and walk you through features like resume builder, job search filters, and how to track your applications. Mine lasted about 30 minutes. They didn't grill me about specific applications, just wanted to make sure I understood how to use the system. And yes, it's ongoing. After your initial appointment, you'll need to continue using CalJOBS to document your work search activities, which you'll report during your biweekly certifications. My rep said they randomly select people for follow-up appointments, but it's not something everyone has to do regularly.

i had mine like 2 weeks ago and it was NOTHING like what the other person said lol. my guy was super strict and went thru all my work search activities one by one and was asking for details on each application!! lasted almost an hour and was super stressful. guess it depends who u get

Having worked through the CalJOBS system multiple times, I can tell you these appointments vary greatly depending on your work history and the specific EDD representative you get. Here's what you should prepare: 1. Upload your resume before the appointment (this is strongly recommended) 2. Have documentation of at least 3-5 job applications you've submitted since starting your claim 3. Be ready to discuss your job search strategy and any barriers to employment 4. Have your work history details readily available Regarding ongoing requirements - yes, you must continue using CalJOBS as part of your work search requirements. You need to log your work search activities for each certification period. While follow-up appointments aren't mandatory for everyone, they do conduct random checks, and if they see inactivity on your CalJOBS account, they may schedule another appointment or potentially flag your claim.

The EDD system is completely BROKEN!! I had THREE appointments cancelled last minute with no explanation and then they had the nerve to flag my account for "missing" the appointment THEY cancelled!!! Took me 2 WEEKS of calling EVERY DAY to get someone to fix it. And when I finally got my appointment, the rep barely knew how to use the system herself and just rushed through it in 10 minutes. Complete waste of time.

Quick tip - have your ID ready too. They'll verify your identity at the start of the appointment.

I see a lot of varied experiences here, which is pretty normal with EDD. Let me clarify a few things about CalJOBS appointments: 1. These appointments are primarily EDUCATIONAL - they want to ensure you know how to use the system effectively. 2. Yes, you should upload your resume BEFORE the appointment. This gives the representative something to review with you. 3. The strictness varies by representative, but having good documentation of your work search activities always helps. If you haven't been logging in CalJOBS directly, start doing so now. 4. After this initial appointment, most people don't have regular follow-ups unless there's an issue with your claim or work search activities. 5. The key ongoing requirement is that you continue using CalJOBS regularly to search for work and document those searches. This is part of your certification requirements. If you're getting frustrated with reaching EDD for questions about appointments or follow-ups, I found Claimyr helped me get through to an actual representative quickly instead of dealing with the busy signals. Their service at claimyr.com connects you with EDD much faster than calling directly. There's a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Really helped me when I needed clarification about my CalJOBS requirements.

My CalJOBS appointment got rescheduled twice lol. When I finally had it, the lady was super nice and just showed me how to use filters to find better job matches for my skills. She didn't even ask about my previous applications but did tell me I need to apply to at least 3 jobs a week. The whole thing lasted maybe 20 minutes? Don't stress too much about it.

To answer your follow-up question about the spreadsheet - it's good you're tracking applications, but you should transfer those records into CalJOBS before your appointment. The system is specifically designed to track your work search activities, and EDD representatives will want to see that you're using it properly. For each job application, CalJOBS wants: - Company name - Position title - Date applied - Contact information (if available) - Method of application (online, in-person, etc.) - Status/outcome Moving forward, try to log activities directly in CalJOBS within a day or two of applying. This creates a clear record that satisfies your work search requirements and makes future certifications much easier.

Regarding your resume question - yes, definitely upload it before the appointment. That was actually one of the first things my rep checked. They want to see that you're using all the tools available to you in the system. Afterward, you'll need to regularly check your CalJOBS messages too. Sometimes they send job referrals through the system that you need to respond to, and ignoring those can potentially affect your benefits. Just make it a habit to log in at least once a week.

12 applications over 6 weeks averages to 2 per week, which is slightly below the recommended minimum of 3 weekly work search activities. However, quality can sometimes outweigh quantity, especially in specialized fields. For healthcare admin specifically, make sure you're utilizing the industry filters in CalJOBS to target relevant positions. The system has specific healthcare categories that can help narrow your search. You might also want to set up job alerts so you get notifications when new positions matching your skills are posted. One thing to note - "work search activities" doesn't just mean job applications. It can also include: - Attending job fairs (virtual ones count) - Networking events related to your field - Skills development workshops - Informational interviews Documenting these additional activities can help you meet the work search requirements while still being selective about where you actually apply.

dont waste ur money on that claimyr thing btw, just keep calling EDD and pressing different options. i got thru after like 20 tries one morning.

Quick update - I just had my follow-up CalJOBS appointment today (about 8 weeks after my first one). Apparently they're doing them more regularly now due to some new initiative. Just wanted to give you a heads up that you might have more than one, especially if you remain on unemployment for more than a couple months. This one was much shorter though - only about 15 minutes.