Pennsylvania UnemploymentIndependent benefits guide

Independent guide. Not affiliated with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry or any government agency.

How do you find jobs in Pennsylvania?

Short answer

Search and apply for job openings across Pennsylvania, or only in your local area, on PA CareerLink, which also offers free help with finding a new job.

Search jobs on PA CareerLink

If you claim unemployment compensation (UC), PA CareerLink is also where you complete the job registration UC requires, unless you are exempt. The weekly claims and work search guide explains that registration and its deadline.

Start on the PA CareerLink website by signing in, or by registering for an account if you do not have one. You can then search openings across the Commonwealth or in your local area, and apply through the site.

If you claim UC, searching open positions on PA CareerLink or other job posting boards counts as a work search activity, and so does creating and uploading a resume to either. The weekly claims guide lists every activity that counts and how many you need each week.

PA CareerLink also has local offices. PA CareerLink offices by city lists each one with its address and phone number, and the PA CareerLink office locator finds the offices nearest a ZIP code.

PA CareerLink offers free assistance with finding a new job. Its job support services include:

Attending a job fair, or a training workshop or event offered through PA CareerLink, also counts as a UC work search activity. L&I's Find Jobs with PA CareerLink page has more on these services.

More job boards with Pennsylvania openings

These job boards list openings in Pennsylvania.

Official sources

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