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.

Just wanted to add that you should also bring a pen or pencil with you to the appointment! They had me fill out some forms during my RESEA meeting and I almost forgot to bring something to write with. Also, if you're going to an in-person appointment, plan to arrive about 15 minutes early - the CareerLink offices can be busy and you might need to check in at a front desk first. Good luck with your appointment on Monday, sounds like you'll be well prepared with everyone's great advice here!

Just went through my RESEA appointment last week and wanted to share what worked for me! I created a simple spreadsheet with columns for: Date Applied, Company Name, Position Title, Method (Indeed/LinkedIn/Company Website), and Status. Printed it out and they were totally fine with it. The interviewer was actually pretty nice and said they just need to see you're making a good faith effort to find work. She did have me set up a CareerLink profile during the appointment but explained it was just to access additional resources, not because my other job search methods weren't valid. The whole thing took about 45 minutes. You sound like you're doing everything right - just organize what you have and you'll be fine!

One thing that really helped me during my RESEA appointment was having email confirmations from job applications organized by week. I printed out the confirmation emails I got from Indeed and company career portals, and the interviewer appreciated seeing those timestamps to verify I was meeting the 3 activities per week requirement. Don't stress too much - they really just want to see that you're actively looking. My appointment ended up being more like a coaching session where they gave me tips on improving my job search strategy. The CareerLink registration they had me do took maybe 10 minutes and wasn't a big deal. You've got this!

I just had my RESEA appointment two weeks ago and was in the exact same boat as you - super anxious and not sure what to bring! Here's what I learned: they really just want to see that you're actively job searching and meeting the 3 activities per week requirement. I brought printouts of my Indeed application history, some LinkedIn job application confirmations, and a few screenshots of company website applications. The interviewer was actually pretty understanding and said they see people all the time who don't use CareerLink - it's totally fine as long as you can show you're making an effort. They did have me create a CareerLink profile during the appointment but it was quick and painless. The whole thing took about 40 minutes and was way less stressful than I expected. Just bring whatever documentation you have of your job search activities and you'll be fine! Don't overthink it.

I went through my RESEA appointment about 6 months ago and had the same exact anxiety you're having right now! I was doing all my job searching through Indeed and company websites too, never touched CareerLink. Here's what I wish someone had told me: bring a notebook or folder with printed copies of your job applications organized by date. Include company names, position titles, dates applied, and any confirmation emails you received. They asked me to show proof of at least 3 work search activities per week, which can be applications, uploading your resume to job sites, attending virtual job fairs, or even researching companies. The interviewer was actually really helpful and spent time going over my resume with me to suggest improvements. They did set up my CareerLink profile during the appointment but explained it was just to give me access to additional resources. The whole thing took about an hour and wasn't nearly as scary as I thought it would be. You're clearly putting in effort with your job search, so just organize what you have and you'll do great on Monday!

I had my RESEA appointment about 3 weeks ago and was in the exact same situation! I'd been using Indeed and LinkedIn exclusively and was panicking about not having CareerLink documentation. Here's what actually happened: I brought a simple folder with printed screenshots of my job applications from Indeed (showing the "applied" status), some email confirmations from company websites, and a basic list I made with company names, positions, and dates. The interviewer was totally fine with it and said they just need to see you're doing at least 3 work search activities per week from any legitimate source. She actually complimented me on being thorough with my documentation! They did help me set up CareerLink during the appointment, but it was optional and took maybe 5 minutes. The whole thing was way more supportive than I expected - she even gave me tips on tailoring my resume for specific industries. Don't stress too much, you're clearly putting in the work and that's what they want to see!