PA CareerLink showing zero job results - is this affecting my UC work search requirements?

Yeah, I noticed this too. The CareerLink system has been glitchy since they did that update last week. For your work search activities, remember you don't HAVE to use CareerLink - you can also count applying directly on employer websites, going to job fairs, submitting resumes to staffing agencies, etc. Just keep documentation of whatever you do. The PA UC rules require 'work search activities' but don't specify they must be through CareerLink.

its been like this for 3 days for me too!! so annoying when ur trying to do what they ask

This happens every few months with CareerLink. Their system is TRASH. I bet they're doing another one of their so-called "upgrades" that breaks everything for a week. Meanwhile WE'RE the ones who suffer when we can't meet their precious requirements. Just wait until they send you a disqualification notice for "failing to search for work" even though THEIR system was down!!! 🤬

I'm having the same issue but found a workaround - try using the mobile app instead of the website. For some reason the app is still showing job listings when the website shows nothing. Also, as someone mentioned, you have multiple options for work search activities: 1. Applying for jobs through employer websites 2. Attending job fairs (virtual or in-person) 3. Creating profiles on job boards like Indeed or Monster 4. Taking a civil service test 5. Registering with a staffing agency Just document everything you do (dates, company names, positions) so you can report it during your weekly certification. The UC system doesn't automatically check CareerLink for compliance - you self-report your activities and only need to provide documentation if they audit you.

When this happened to me last month, I couldn't reach anyone at CareerLink for help. I ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual person at the UC service center. They confirmed that system issues with CareerLink wouldn't count against my work search requirements as long as I was making good faith efforts through other channels. You can see how it works in this video: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 - saved me hours of busy signals and got definitive answers about how to handle the CareerLink problems.

off topic but does anyone know if they track IP addresses on careelink? my cousin is using my wifi and we both have UC claims

Try clearing your cache and cookies. Sometimes that fixes it. CareerLink was working fine for me yesterday afternoon.

UPDATE: Just called PA CareerLink (not UC). They said they're experiencing a database sync issue that's causing search results to disappear. Should be fixed within 48 hours. The rep confirmed that if you document your work search activities through other methods during this time, it won't affect your UC benefits eligibility. Just keep detailed records of what you do and be prepared to explain if questioned.

I've been dealing with this same issue since Monday! What's really frustrating is that PA CareerLink doesn't even have a status page or announcement about the outage - you'd think they'd at least post something on their homepage. I've been using Indeed and ZipRecruiter instead and keeping detailed logs with timestamps, company names, and job titles. One tip: if you're documenting work search activities outside of CareerLink, make sure to note the METHOD you used (direct application, email, online portal, etc.) since that's what they sometimes ask for during audits. Also screenshot or save the job posting URLs if possible - I learned this the hard way during my last claim period.