What is RESEA appointment at PA CareerLink? Got unexpected letter - help!

RESEA stands for Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment. It's basically a program where they check if you're actively looking for work and offer job search assistance. You were likely randomly selected - it's nothing to worry about as long as you attend. Bring your work search records, resume (if you have one), and photo ID. They'll help you with job search strategies and verify you're meeting UC requirements.

i had to do one of these last yr it was fine just make sure u show up on time they just talk about how to find jobs better and check ur work search stuff

These RESEA appointments are MANDATORY - if you miss it they WILL suspend your benefits! I know because it happened to me in January. They didn't even care that I had a doctor's appointment the same day. Had to appeal and wait THREE WEEKS to get my payments restarted. The whole thing is just a way for them to cut people off benefits if you ask me.

I went through this a few weeks ago. They'll want to see your job search records - the ones you're supposed to be keeping for your weekly claims (minimum of 3 work search activities per week). The career counselor helped update my resume and showed me some job search sites I didn't know about. It was actually kind of helpful.

If you're having trouble getting through to schedule your RESEA appointment, I used Claimyr to get past the busy signals when I needed to talk to someone at UC about my RESEA letter. It got me through to a real person in about 10 minutes instead of spending days calling. You can watch how it works here: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 or go to claimyr.com. Really helped me get my appointment scheduled when the online system wasn't working.

I had my RESEA meeting last month and it was actually helpful! The career counselor reviewed my resume and gave me some tips for my job search. They did check that I was completing my work search activities, but they weren't trying to "catch" me or anything. Just make sure you've been doing your required activities (applying to jobs, attending workshops, etc) and bring whatever documentation you have of those activities.

I got one of these letters too! But im confused because mine said I have to do this even though I already have a job interview lined up next week. Do I still need to go to this appointment? The whole thing makes no sense to me I mean why make people go through this if there already applying for jobs on there own???

Update: Just finished scheduling my appointment for next week. The CareerLink staff was actually really nice on the phone. They said to bring my ID, job search records, and resume if I have one. Thank you all for the advice! I'm still nervous but feeling much better about it now.

After your RESEA appointment, make sure you continue submitting your weekly claims as usual. Some people think the RESEA replaces their weekly filing, but it doesn't. You'll still need to file your weekly certification and complete your work search activities. Good luck with your appointment!