PA UC RESEA appointment Monday - confused about job search proof requirements

I had my RESEA appointment back in January. Bring printed copies of all your job applications - they want to see that you've been doing at least 3 work search activities per week. Each application counts as one activity. They'll want to see company names, positions, dates you applied, and any confirmation emails you received. They're checking that you're meeting the PA UC work search requirements. Also bring your resume for them to review. They'll likely want to create a CareerLink account for you during the appointment if you don't already have one.

THESE APPOINTMENTS ARE SUCH BS!!! i went to mine last month and the lady was RUDE and acted like i wasn't trying hard enough even though i showed her 20+ applications!!! waste of time and they just want to find a reason to cut your benefits. make sure you have EVERYTHING documented or they'll try to disqualify you. the whole PA UC system is designed to make you fail!!!!!

had mine in feb, it was fine. just showed them my indeed history and some emails. took like 30 minutes. they really just wanna see ur trying.

When I went to my RESEA they wanted me to show them any job search activities I had done. I also got confused because I thought I had to have applications on CareerLink too, but the interviewer told me that any job search activities count - not just CareerLink ones. Just make sure you have at least 3 each week!

I remember my RESEA appointment last year, completely stressed about it too! Found out later I could have used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to call PA UC beforehand and ask exactly what documentation I needed. They got me through to an actual person in about 15 minutes when I'd been trying for days. Check out their demo: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 - might help clear up your confusion before Monday. Better to be prepared than get flagged for non-compliance!

When I had my RESEA appt they told me I had to register for CareerLink but they actually helped me do it during the appointment. I was sooo confused before I went in and had a bunch of Indeed screenshots but they were actually pretty understanding. Just make sure you show that you're actively looking for jobs. They also wanted to see my resume to help "improve" it lol. But yeah bring any job search proof you have and you should be fine.

One more thing about RESEA appointments that nobody mentioned yet - they'll likely give you a deadline to complete additional activities after the appointment, like attending workshops or applying to specific jobs they recommend. Make sure you meet those deadlines or your benefits could be affected. Also, they'll probably schedule a follow-up RESEA appointment, so be prepared for that too.

After your RESEA appointment, I recommend keeping a weekly work search log going forward. The PA Department of Labor & Industry provides a form you can use: https://www.uc.pa.gov/Documents/UC_Forms/UC-304.pdf. Record all activities with dates, employer information, position details, and application method. This helps you stay compliant with PA UC requirements and makes it easier if you're selected for future work search reviews. For your current appointment, organize whatever documentation you have - email confirmations, screenshots of submitted applications, and a list of positions you've applied for will be helpful.

I forgot to mention they also wanted me to have my ID with me for the RESEA meeting so dont forget to bring that lol

To answer your last question - also bring your UC claim information (your claim confirmation or recent benefit payment info), contact information for your most recent employer, and your Social Security number. If your RESEA is virtual, have all these documents scanned and ready to share. If it's in-person, bring physical copies of everything.