How long is the JSA interview

Mrsmoneypenny

My first thread is at the end of this, but things have moved on and i wondered low long the JSA interview is, my sone will be going on Wednesday.

This was my first thread:

My son age 20 is looking for work, he was at uni until 4 weeks ago.

He has been scouring the local papers, going into shops, cafes, anything that may have a job - leaving his contact details, filling in applications.

He hasnt been contacted by anyone (yet).

The course he was on did not live up to his expectations and he has signed and been given a place on a new course at a different uni to start in September. He is not classed as a student until mid September.

My question is would he be eligible for any allowances, eg, job seekers?

In September he would have been out of work for over six months.

Oldernotwiser

He can claim JSA (Income based).

Damita

Just jumping on this bandwagon, I am at uni, when it comes to the summer I will have a break for 3 months can I claim JSA in the summer?

Teresa60

Yes my daughter was in exactly the same position. She is waiting to start at Uni in September. She is getting JSA until she can find a job. She has a few hours in a pub but nothing regular so it does not affect the payments she gets. So tell him to go and get signed up.

maz_student

Question 1
Is it a bad idea to get Job Seeker's Allowance, though? I mean, doesnt it make you look like you are sponging off the government? Doesnt it show up somewhere (i.e. your employers can find out if you're on benefits -- so it will look kinda bad). I read that somewhere but forgot where I read it. Ive never been on any kind of benefit in my life -- thats why I dont like the idea.

Question 2
Can you do anything with the money? I thought it would be a good idea to apply for it because it can go towards the money I have to use when travelling to and from job interviews.

LittleVoice

maz_student wrote: »

Question 1
Is it a bad idea to get Job Seeker's Allowance, though? I mean, doesnt it make you look like you are sponging off the government? Doesnt it show up somewhere (i.e. your employers can find out if you're on benefits -- so it will look kinda bad). I read that somewhere but forgot where I read it. Ive never been on any kind of benefit in my life -- thats why I dont like the idea.

You have to explain what you are doing when you apply for the job. They can see from a P45 if you pass one to them.

Question 2
Can you do anything with the money? I thought it would be a good idea to apply for it because it can go towards the money I have to use when travelling to and from job interviews.

There is also a travel to interview scheme - through the Jobcentre.[/QUOTE]
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Mrsmoneypenny

Although it wouldnt be most people first choice, I think its an idea worht thinking about to apply for job seekers allowance, once you are a number on the statistics the government may want to help you get a job much quicker than randomly going into the job centre, answering ads, cold calling.

So I will encourage my son to do it tomorrow.

If you are eligible for a benefit from the government you are eligible - simple as that, its not sponging.

I think sponging is claiming expenses for three homes, satellite tv or even a bath plug. IMO

fairydiamond

maz_student wrote: »

Question 1
Is it a bad idea to get Job Seeker's Allowance, though? I mean, doesnt it make you look like you are sponging off the government? Doesnt it show up somewhere (i.e. your employers can find out if you're on benefits -- so it will look kinda bad). I read that somewhere but forgot where I read it. Ive never been on any kind of benefit in my life -- thats why I dont like the idea.

You sound stuck up to be honest. And the fact that you've never needed to claim a benefit is just lucky for you.

There is nothing wrong with claiming jobseeker's allowance if you are out of work and looking for a job. You are entitled to it. Not everyone is as lucky as you.

Employers can't see if you have been claiming benefits until you hand them your P45 when you start the job. I don't know where you heard that but it is wrong.

Mrsmoneypenny

maz_student

It's a terrible idea, dont do it, you wont be sponging from society, you can keep you slate clean then in the future you wont have anything to worry about when you get a job because your future employer wont have anything bad to see.

storminbalder

Maz student could not be more wrong.

If unemployed, you must sign on for many reasons.

In fact employers will usually want to know what you are doing during gaps in employment.

Claiming JSA explains gaps in employment. Employers will like this.

Claiming JSA is proof that you have been actively seeking work. Employers will like this.

Will keep your tax records up to date and issue an up to date P45. Any tax refund due will be paid. Employers will like this.

You will recieve NI stamp whilst signing on - essential if you plan on living to 68 and beyond.

What employers do not like is unexplained gaps, which is what you would have if you followed maz students advice!

It is very important that you please do not follow maz students advice.

Mrsmoneypenny

storminbalder wrote: »

Maz student could not be more wrong.

If unemployed, you must sign on for many reasons.

In fact employers will usually want to know what you are doing during gaps in employment.

Claiming JSA explains gaps in employment. Employers will like this.

Claiming JSA is proof that you have been actively seeking work. Employers will like this.

Will keep your tax records up to date and issue an up to date P45. Any tax refund due will be paid. Employers will like this.

You will recieve NI stamp whilst signing on - essential if you plan on living to 68 and beyond.

What employers do not like is unexplained gaps, which is what you would have if you followed maz students advice!

It is very important that you please do not follow maz students advice.

Very well put and something for others to consider, I hadnt thought of all the points you made. Well done.