PA UC says I didn't register with CareerLink but I completed 2 applications - what now?

This happens more than you'd think. The UC system and CareerLink systems don't always communicate properly with each other. Did you complete the full registration process including uploading a resume and completing ALL profile sections? Sometimes missing even one section can trigger this notice. Also, make sure you verified your email with CareerLink.

this happend to me to! i had to call them and they fixed it. took forever to get through tho

Make sure you actually clicked the button that says "Register for Work" on your dashboard. Just creating an account and applying for jobs isn't the same as officially registering. It's super confusing!

Here's exactly what you need to do: 1. Log into your PA CareerLink account 2. On your dashboard, look for "Register for Work" or "Work Registration" section 3. Click that and complete ALL steps (there are usually 5-6 steps) 4. Make sure to check the final confirmation box acknowledging you've registered 5. Take a screenshot of your completed registration confirmation 6. Upload that screenshot to your UC dashboard in the documents section This should resolve the issue without needing to call. But if you still have problems, you'll unfortunately need to contact them directly.

THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME LAST WEEK!!! I swear they do this on purpose to cut people off benefits!! I spent THREE DAYS trying to call them and kept getting busy signals. Finally got through on day 4 and they fixed it in literally 2 minutes. Such a waste of time and stress. The whole system is designed to make us give up.

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does anyone know if you have to do the careerlink registration every benefit year? my year ends next month and im wondering if ill have to do all this again

UPDATE: Problem solved! I followed the advice about the separate "Register for Work" button and that was exactly the issue. I had created an account, completed my profile, and applied for jobs, but never clicked that specific button to complete the formal registration process. The system is so confusing - they should make this clearer! Thanks everyone for your help. My registration is now complete and I uploaded the confirmation screenshot to my UC dashboard.

So glad you got this resolved! This is exactly why I always recommend taking screenshots of every step when dealing with PA systems. The disconnect between UC and CareerLink has caught so many people off guard. For future reference, I also suggest checking your CareerLink dashboard monthly to make sure your registration status is still active - sometimes it can lapse without warning. It's ridiculous that we have to be so vigilant about these technical glitches when we're just trying to get the benefits we're entitled to.

This thread is so helpful! I'm bookmarking it because I have a feeling I'll need to reference these steps again. The fact that there's a separate "Register for Work" button that's different from just applying for jobs is mind-blowing - the interface really doesn't make that clear at all. Has anyone else noticed if there are other "hidden" requirements like this that aren't obvious from the UC website? I'm paranoid now that I might be missing other important steps without realizing it.

I'm so glad I found this thread! I just got the exact same notice yesterday and was panicking. Reading through all these responses, it sounds like the "Register for Work" button is the key issue that trips most people up. I'm definitely going to log in tonight and look for that specific button - I bet that's what I missed too. It's crazy how the system makes it seem like applying for jobs IS registering for work, but apparently they're completely separate things. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions - this community is a lifesaver when dealing with PA's confusing systems!

This is such a helpful thread! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - got the same notice about CareerLink registration even though I thought I had everything set up properly. Reading through everyone's experiences, it's clear that the "Register for Work" button is the missing piece for most of us. I'm going to log in tonight and follow the step-by-step instructions that Javier provided. It's honestly ridiculous that PA makes this process so confusing - there should be clearer guidance about the difference between creating a CareerLink account, applying for jobs, and actually completing the work registration. Thanks to everyone who shared their solutions and experiences - this community really helps navigate these frustrating bureaucratic hurdles!

Wow, this entire thread has been incredibly eye-opening! I've been on UC for about 8 months now and had no idea about this separate "Register for Work" button - I just assumed that having a CareerLink account and applying for jobs was sufficient. Reading through everyone's experiences, it sounds like this is a major design flaw in PA's system that catches tons of people off guard. I'm going to proactively log into my CareerLink account tonight and make sure I've completed this registration process, even though I haven't gotten a notice yet. Better safe than sorry! It's really frustrating that we have to figure out these hidden requirements through trial and error instead of having clear, comprehensive instructions from the state. Thank you to everyone who shared their solutions and detailed steps - this community knowledge is invaluable for navigating PA's confusing bureaucracy!

This whole thread has been a lifesaver! I'm actually dealing with this exact same issue right now - got the notice three days ago and have been stressing about it nonstop. I had no clue there was a difference between having a CareerLink account and actually completing the "Register for Work" process. Like so many others here, I thought applying for jobs WAS the registration! I'm definitely going to follow Javier's step-by-step instructions tonight and take screenshots of everything. It's honestly mind-blowing how many people have run into this same problem - clearly PA needs to redesign their system to make this process way more obvious. The fact that we're all helping each other figure out what should be clearly explained by the state shows how broken this whole setup is. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and solutions - you've probably saved me days of phone call hell!

This thread is absolutely incredible - thank you all for sharing such detailed experiences and solutions! I'm bookmarking this because I have a feeling I'll need to reference it again. The breakdown of the "Register for Work" button versus just having a CareerLink account is so helpful. I've been on UC for a few months and honestly had no idea these were separate processes. Reading through everyone's stories, it's clear this is a widespread design issue with PA's system rather than user error. I'm going to proactively check my CareerLink registration status tonight using the steps Javier outlined, even though I haven't gotten a notice yet. Better to catch any issues early than deal with the stress of a potential benefit suspension! It's really unfortunate that we have to rely on community knowledge to navigate what should be straightforward government processes, but I'm grateful this forum exists to help each other out.

This thread has been a goldmine of information! I've been quietly following all the advice here and just wanted to add my own experience. I proactively checked my CareerLink account after reading everyone's stories, and sure enough - I had missed the "Register for Work" button too! I found it buried in my dashboard under a section I had completely overlooked. The process had about 6 different steps that I had to complete, including some skills assessments and employment preference questions that weren't obvious from the main interface. Even though I hadn't gotten a notice yet, I'm so glad I checked because I probably would have been hit with the same issue eventually. One thing I'd add to the great advice already shared - make sure you actually submit each section of the registration. I almost closed out thinking I was done, but there was a final "Submit Registration" button at the very end that wasn't obvious. This community is amazing for helping each other navigate PA's unnecessarily complicated systems!

I can't believe how many people have run into this exact same issue! I'm dealing with it right now too and was getting so frustrated thinking I was the only one who couldn't figure out the system. Reading through all these responses has been such a relief - especially learning about that separate "Register for Work" button that apparently none of us knew about! It's honestly ridiculous that PA makes this so confusing. I thought creating the account and applying for jobs WAS registering for work. Now I'm wondering what other "hidden" steps I might be missing. Going to log in tonight and follow all the detailed instructions everyone shared here. This community is seriously a lifesaver - I was about to spend hours on hold trying to call UC, but now I feel like I can actually fix this myself. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with this same exact issue right now - got the notice yesterday about not being registered with CareerLink even though I was sure I had done everything correctly. Reading through everyone's experiences, it's clear that this "Register for Work" button is the culprit that trips up so many of us. I had no idea there was a separate registration process beyond just creating an account and applying for jobs! It's honestly frustrating how PA's system makes it seem like applying for jobs IS the same as registering for work. I'm definitely going to log in tonight and follow Javier's detailed step-by-step instructions, and I'll make sure to take screenshots of everything like others have recommended. Thank you all for sharing your solutions and experiences - this community knowledge is so much more helpful than anything on PA's official websites! It's a relief to know this is a common issue and not something I uniquely messed up.

I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm actually going through UC orientation right now and haven't even created my CareerLink account yet, but reading through everyone's experiences has been incredibly educational. It sounds like I need to be really careful about that "Register for Work" button that's separate from just creating an account and applying for jobs. This is exactly the kind of insider knowledge that PA should be providing upfront instead of making people figure it out through trial and error! I'm going to bookmark this thread and make sure to follow all the detailed steps that Javier outlined when I set up my CareerLink account. It's honestly shocking how many people have been blindsided by this same issue - clearly there's a major communication problem with how PA explains these requirements. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and solutions - this community is going to save me so much stress and confusion!