Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment
Empowering Your Future
Welcome to Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA)! If you’re getting unemployment benefits and received a RESEA Appointment Notice, this information is for you.
Guiding You Towards Employment Success
RESEA helps people on unemployment find jobs by connecting them with career resources. You were chosen because a career coach may be able to help you.
Our services give you access to job programs and training to improve your chances of getting hired. We offer:
- Career counseling.
- Help with job planning.
- Information on job trends in your industry.
Starting Your Employment Journey
Your RESEA Appointment Notice includes:
- Your appointment details.
- What to do next.
Need help? Call the job center listed on your notice—we’re here to support you.
Virtual and In-Person Appointments
- Most RESEA appointments are online (Zoom or Microsoft Teams).
- We’ll contact you by phone and email with a link and instructions.
- Want an in-person meeting? Call the job center to schedule one.
- Need to reschedule? You can move your appointment within the same week by calling the job center listed on your notice.
Before Your Appointment
The following actions are required:
- Watch the RESEA orientation video to get important information for your job search.
- Log in to CalJOBSSM using your existing account. If you don’t have one, check your appointment notice for instructions.
- Add or update your résumé in CalJOBS.
- Complete the RESEA Questionnaire (PDF) and include your job search efforts from the past two weeks.
During Your Appointment
- Share your job search efforts and talk about your progress and experiences.
- Learn about reemployment services that match your needs.
- Get job market information related to your career.
- Find helpful resources and tools to improve your job search.
- Explore training and reemployment programs to support your career goals.
After Your Appointment
- Attend a required reemployment activity, such as a workshop or a meeting with our Workforce Services team.
- Keep searching for jobs that match your goals.
- Reach out for support—we’re here to help you every step of the way.
RESEA orientation videos: English | Spanish | Armenian | Vietnamese | Chinese Simplified/Mandarin | Korean | Tagalog
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Not Selected for RESEA
If you weren’t selected for the RESEA program but want similar career services, contact your local America's Job Center of CaliforniaSM. These job centers offer free, personalized support to help with your job search.