What happens at a WorkSource appointment and afterwards for ESD requirements?

The WorkSource appointment is basically to verify you're meeting your job search requirements and to offer resources to help you find work faster. They'll: - Confirm you understand the weekly job search requirements (3 activities per week) - Review your job search log to make sure you're documenting properly - Offer workshops, training opportunities, and job leads - Possibly help update your resume After the appointment, you just continue filing weekly claims and doing your job search activities. Sometimes they'll schedule follow-up appointments if they think you need additional help. It's really not something to stress about - they're there to help, not to try to disqualify you.

I went to one of these last month and it was wayyyy more chill than i expected. Mine was actually a group thing with like 6 other people. They basically just went over the resources WorkSource offers and checked that we were doing our job search stuff correctly. Make sure u bring your job search log!!! Thats the big thing they wanna see. After that you just keep doing the same weekly claims and job search activities nothing changes.

THESE APPOINTMENTS ARE TRAPS!!!! They are looking for ANY reason to disqualify you and stop your benefits. I had a friend who went to one and they grilled him for an hour about every job search activity. Then 2 weeks later he got a letter saying he was disqualified because one of his job search activities wasn't "valid" whatever that means. BE CAREFUL what you say and bring PROOF of EVERYTHING!!

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after the apointment your supposed to do more job search activities and esd wants you too look at those stupid job listings they send. i never went to any workshops after and nothing happened. just keep doing ur 3 job search things each week and youll be fine. the whole thing is just a waste of time if u ask me.

The WorkSource appointment is a check-in to make sure you're on track with your job search. I'm a career counselor (not with WorkSource) and I can tell you this is more about helping than penalizing. After your appointment, they might recommend certain workshops or training programs. These are usually optional UNLESS they specifically tell you they're mandatory. If they assign mandatory activities and you don't complete them, that could affect your benefits. Just be honest about your job search, bring your log, and be open to their suggestions. They can actually be a great resource if you use them correctly!

i had my worksource thing and forgot my job search log lol. they just had me fill out a new one there and it was fine. dont stress!!

To directly answer your follow-up questions: 1. About detailed questions: They may ask about some activities, but it's usually just to verify you understand what counts. If you don't have confirmation emails for everything, that's okay - just be honest and have as much documentation as you can. In the future, try to save those confirmations. 2. For part-time workers: They usually consider your schedule when recommending workshops, and many are now offered virtually. If something is truly impossible with your work schedule, explain that to them. After the appointment, make sure you: - Continue filing weekly claims on time - Complete and document 3 job search activities each week - Attend any specifically required follow-up appointments (if assigned) - Check your ESD online account messages regularly The most important thing is maintaining consistent job search activities and documentation after the appointment.