Welcome to CalJOBS, California’s free online resource for job seekers.
If you recently filed an unemployment insurance claim and received the Notice of Requirement
to Register for Work in the mail, you must complete the registration process for CalJOBS.
In addition, you will also need to add a résumé within 21 days from the date of the notice
to receive benefit payments. Creating a résumé in CalJOBS is a requirement
to receive your benefits, so the sooner you register and create your résumé, the faster
you'll get paid. If you have used CalJOBS before, all you need
to do is update your résumé and any personal information that may have changed.
But that's not the only reason you'll want to register.
CalJOBS has many features that can help you get back to work quicker.
You’ll have access to thousands of job listings, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
CalJOBS can even help you create and post multiple versions of your résumé that can
be tailored towards specific jobs or career paths.
You can view Labor Market Information, such as salaries and employment trends for specific
areas, and set up email and text message alerts that will automatically notify you whenever
jobs are posted that match your qualifications and interests.
In addition, CalJOBS is always free to use. In this video, you'll learn how to complete
the registration process for CalJOBS and post your résumé.
Once you've registered for CalJOBS and added your résumé, you can use the system to find
a wide variety of job postings. Did you know that most people who post their
résumé online tend to have more employer job contacts and get a job faster than those
who don't? To help keep your job search efforts on track,
the CalJOBS Virtual Recruiter will send you email notifications when jobs that match your
skills, experience, and career goals are posted in the system.
Looking for a new career, to further your education, or update your skills?
Use the Career Services feature to explore occupations that match your skills, interests,
and goals and to access California’s Eligible Training Provider List to find EDD-approved
training and apprenticeship programs. For added convenience, the CalJOBS mobile
app is available at the App Store and Google Play.
Now that you know the benefits and features of CalJOBS, let’s get started.
There are two steps to complete the process: Register in CalJOBS; and, create or upload
a résumé. To get started, visit www.caljobs.ca.gov.
Next, enter your username and password.
To make things easier, the EDD pre-registers first-time users in CalJOBS when you file
a UI claim.
If you’re a first time user, your username will be your full last name, the first initial
of your first name, and the last four digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
For example, Joe Smith would be Smithj1234.
Your password will be the day you were born, the month you were born, and the last four
digits of your SSN. For example, if you were born on July 4, 1976
and the last four digits of your SSN are 1234, than your password would be 04071234.
You will be prompted to change your temporary password when you log in for the first time.
To continue, read the privacy agreement and select, I Agree.
Once you've logged in, you'll be asked to create a unique password and provide your
personal information, complete SSN, and email address.
If you don't already have an email account, you will need to create one.
There are many free options available.
After you enter all of the required information, you'll be asked some additional questions
to assist you in your job search. Once you answer these questions, select Finish
to complete Step 1.
You are now registered to use CalJOBS.
CalJOBS will send you an email notification to confirm your registration.
But, you’re not done yet. Now that you've successfully registered for
CalJOBS, you will need to create or upload your résumé.
Select the Résumé Builder link from the main menu
followed by the Create New Résumé button at the bottom of the screen.
You will, add a title for your résumé and choose the method to create your résumé.
If you don’t have a résumé or know how to create one, use the “Comprehensive”
option. The system will walk you through the process step-by-step.
Select Next.
Select whether or not you'd like to make your resume available online for employers to view.
If you are currently receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits, select Yes in order to continue receiving
your benefits. Select Ok.
The CalJOBS wizard will walk you through the process step-by-step.
You'll be asked to provide information such as your education and work experience.
If at any time during the process you need help, select the "Information" icon.
Once you’ve provided all of the required information, you’ll be asked to review your résumé.
You can make changes by selecting the link for the section you wish to change.
You may also print a copy for your records.
If you’re satisfied with your résumé, select the Save Résumé and Return button at the bottom of the page.
Congratulations! You’re done and well on your way to finding your next job.
We hope you found this video helpful
and remember to please register and create your résumé as soon as possible to avoid payment delays.
If you need further assistance with CalJOBS, contact the CalJOBS Help Desk at 1-800-758-0398, Monday through
Friday from 8am to 5pm, except on state holidays.
Representatives can only assist with CalJOBS technical issues and cannot answer questions
about your UI claim.