What is PA Career Link Reemployment Assessment Session? Got a Notice to Attend

The RESEA (Reemployment Service and Eligibility Assessment) is completely normal - nothing to panic about! PA randomly selects certain UC recipients to participate in these sessions as part of their ongoing eligibility verification process. During the session, which usually lasts about 1-2 hours, they'll: 1. Review your work search activities to make sure you're meeting requirements 2. Help you create/update your resume on PA CareerLink 3. Discuss your job search strategy and offer resources 4. Connect you with potential training opportunities It's actually pretty helpful. Just make sure you bring documentation of your weekly work search activities (applications submitted, contacts made, etc.) and your resume if you have one.

I had to do one of these last year and it was annoying af!!! They made me sit there for TWO HOURS while some lady went through this whole scripted presentation about how to write resumes and use their job search website. Then they spent like 20 minutes going through my work search records and asking all these questions about why I hadn't applied to certain jobs. THEN they flagged my account for "additional review" which delayed my payment for 3 weeks!!!! The whole thing is just designed to make people give up on getting benefits!!

wat happens if you cant go to the appointment? my babysitter cancelled on me for the day they scheduled mine

I attended one in February. It wasn't as bad as I expected. They helped me set up my profile on PA CareerLink and showed me how to search for jobs that match my skills. They also told me about some free training programs that might help me get better jobs. Just make sure you've been doing your work searches properly (keeping records of where you applied, when, contact info, etc.) and you'll be fine!

A few important things about the RESEA session that others haven't mentioned: 1. Arrive 10-15 minutes early with ID and your work search records 2. The session might be in-person or virtual (check your notice carefully) 3. Be prepared to discuss your specific barriers to employment 4. They'll review your UC eligibility requirements thoroughly 5. You'll need to complete and sign an Individual Employment Plan I'm a career counselor who works with UC claimants, and I can tell you these sessions can actually be quite beneficial if you approach them with the right attitude. Many of my clients have found jobs through the connections made during these sessions.

If you're stressed about getting through to someone at PA UC to ask questions about this before your appointment, I'd recommend using Claimyr. After getting a similar RESEA notice, I had questions but couldn't get through on the regular UC phone lines - busy signals for days! A friend told me about this service that gets you connected to an actual UC rep quickly. I checked out their demo video (https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2) and decided to give it a try through their website claimyr.com. Got connected to a rep within 30 minutes who explained everything about the RESEA session and even checked that my work search records were being properly recorded in the system. Saved me tons of stress before my appointment!

@profile5 - Yes, it actually worked for me. I was skeptical too but was desperate after trying for days to get through. The UC rep I spoke with was able to check my account and answer all my questions about the RESEA meeting. Definitely better than waiting on hold forever or getting busy signals.

I misd my meeting cuz I thought it was optional and they cut my benefits off completely!! had to appeal and everything. dont miss it whatever u do

To answer your latest question - you should bring printed copies of everything if possible. This includes: 1. Work search record forms or detailed notes of all job applications 2. Copies of job applications if you have them 3. Current resume (they'll help you update it) 4. Photo ID 5. Your UC claim information Being over-prepared is better than under-prepared. And don't worry too much - these sessions are designed to help, not to trip you up. The vast majority of people leave with their benefits intact and some helpful resources.

They typically don't contact employers during the session itself, but PA UC does conduct random audits where they may verify your work search activities afterward. This is why it's crucial to have accurate information about where you applied, when, and the method of application (online, in-person, etc.). As long as you've been honest in your applications, you have nothing to worry about. One tip: After your RESEA session, continue logging into PA CareerLink regularly (at least once a week) as sometimes they monitor this activity as part of your ongoing eligibility requirements.