DEO required me to attend CareerSource WPB appointment - what to expect?

yep had mine last month its not a big deal just bring ID and your resume and work search logs

These appointments are part of the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program. It's completely normal and happens randomly to claimants. The appointment typically includes: 1. Verification of your identity 2. Review of your work search records (bring documentation for ALL weeks claimed) 3. Assessment of barriers to employment 4. Creation/review of your resume 5. Discussion of labor market information Make sure you arrive 15 minutes early with your ID, work search proof, and resume. These appointments typically last 1-2 hours depending on how prepared you are. Don't stress about it - it's routine and designed to help you find employment faster.

i had mine at wpb office like 3 wks ago n it was just them helping with my resume n checking my work searches took maybe an hour

They're doing this to everyone now. My brother had one last month and my neighbor had one two weeks ago. It's just DEO's way of making sure people are actually looking for work. Just bring proof of your 5 work searches per week and you'll be fine.

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Thanks everyone for the responses! I feel much better now. I'll bring my ID, resume, and all my work search records. I'll make sure to organize them by week to make the process go smoothly. I appreciate all the helpful information!

my friend missed her appt n they put a hold on her account for like 3 weeks so def dont miss it whatever u do

Just FYI the West Palm office parking is TERRIBLE!!! I had to park like 3 blocks away for my appointment and almost was late. Give yourself extra time to find parking or you might end up missing your appointment and then they'll cut your benefits!!

I had my meeting in January and I was really nervous but the career counselor I met with was actually super helpful! She found a few job openings that matched my skills and even helped me apply right there. I actually got an interview from one of them! So it's not just about checking up on you - they might actually help you find work.

I just wanted to follow up and say THANK YOU to everyone who responded! I had my appointment yesterday and it went really well. The counselor was friendly and professional, took about 90 minutes total. She reviewed my work search logs (which I had organized by week like suggested), helped polish my resume, and showed me some job search resources I didn't know about. She even helped me set up a profile on EmployFlorida.com. The parking situation was exactly as bad as warned - had to circle the block twice! But overall it was actually a helpful experience, not the scary interrogation I was imagining. For anyone else getting these letters, don't stress too much about it.

I went to a RESEA appointment at CareerSource Broward a few months ago and it was actually pretty straightforward. The counselor was nice and mainly focused on making sure I understood the work search requirements and helped me improve my resume. They did ask to see my work search log but weren't super strict about the format - I had a mix of online applications, phone calls, and in-person visits documented and they were fine with that. The whole thing took about an hour and 15 minutes. One tip: bring a pen because they might have you fill out some forms while you're there. Don't overthink it - they really are there to help you find work, not to trip you up!

I had my RESEA appointment at the West Palm Beach office about 6 weeks ago and wanted to share my experience to help ease your anxiety! The staff there was really professional and understanding. They walked me through the entire process step by step. I brought my ID, resume, and work search documentation organized by week (which I highly recommend). The counselor reviewed everything, helped me improve my resume format, and even showed me some local job resources I hadn't heard of before. The whole appointment took about 75 minutes. One thing that really helped was that I printed out screenshots of my online job applications - they appreciated having that visual proof. Don't worry too much about it being perfect, they understand that job searching can be challenging and they're genuinely there to support you in finding employment. Just make sure you don't miss the appointment because that can definitely cause issues with your benefits!

I just had my RESEA appointment at CareerSource Palm Beach County last week and wanted to add my experience to help others! The appointment was actually quite helpful - my counselor spent time reviewing my resume and suggested some formatting improvements that made it look much more professional. They also showed me how to use the EmployFlorida.com job search tools more effectively. One thing I wasn't prepared for was that they asked about my career goals and what types of positions I was targeting. It wasn't a test or anything, but having a clear answer helped them provide more relevant job search advice. The whole process took about an hour and a half. Make sure to bring a folder with all your work search documentation organized chronologically - it makes everything go much smoother. And definitely don't stress about it! They're genuinely there to help you succeed in your job search, not to catch you doing something wrong.

I just wanted to add that I had my RESEA appointment at the WPB office about 2 months ago and it was honestly much less stressful than I expected! The counselor was really patient and walked me through everything step by step. A few tips that helped me: 1) I organized all my work search records in a simple spreadsheet by week with columns for company, position, date applied, and method (online, phone, etc.) - they loved this format! 2) I brought copies of job postings I had applied to, which really showed I was serious about my search. 3) The counselor actually helped me identify some skills I hadn't put on my resume and suggested local training programs I could take advantage of. The whole thing took about 90 minutes and I left feeling like I had better tools for my job search. Don't let the official-sounding letter scare you - they really do want to help you succeed!