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Can I claim Jobseekers?

dobby89
dobby89 Posts: 8 Forumite
in Benefits & tax credits
Hi all, hoping you can help me clarify something?

I am just about to graduate from my post grad course at university. I have a job offer but I am not due to begin my employment until September (I have not received a confirmed start date as yet).

I am really struggling to find temporary work for the Summer Hols and I am worrying about making ends meet for that 3 month period - does anyone know if I will be able to claim any benefits, as I am technically looking for temporary work?

Thanks for your time! :)
Graduating from Post Grad course.... :T

Cannot wait to start earning money and paying my way! :p

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  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
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    dobby89 wrote: »
    Hi all, hoping you can help me clarify something?

    I am just about to graduate from my post grad course at university. I have a job offer but I am not due to begin my employment until September (I have not received a confirmed start date as yet).

    I am really struggling to find temporary work for the Summer Hols and I am worrying about making ends meet for that 3 month period - does anyone know if I will be able to claim any benefits, as I am technically looking for temporary work?

    Thanks for your time! :)
    Possibly. Under 25 and you should get £56.25 a week and the rent to cover a room in a shared house.
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
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