First JSA interview tomorrow - what to expect

chokolat2 · 19 November 2014 at 7:43PM

Hi.
Unfortunately I am in the position where I've had to make a claim for JSA. I have my first interview tomorrow.
I have been out of work for 4 months, and have been living off savings, but those don't stretch

I am very keen to get back into back.

Can anyone please let me know what to expect on my first JSA interview? I know what I am bringing, but what kind of questions shall I be prepared for?

Many thanks

DCFC79 · 19 November 2014 at 7:50PM

Maybe need to explain why you left previous job, maybe ask you what you have survived on eg money. They might ask what work your after, its been a while since I was on JSA.

topaztiger1983 · 19 November 2014 at 9:46PM

They will most likely ask what you have been living on & why you left your last job, They will ask you for 3 jobs that you want to do & also they will tell you what the expect you to do to look for work

JaneDoeJohnDoe · 19 November 2014 at 10:20PM

Take ID & stuff like bank statements etc in case it's asked for. If you are really keen log into Universal Jobmatch, take along a CV & any proof of job searching you've already done.

busy_mom_2 · 20 November 2014 at 10:14AM

Now JCP are using claimant commitment three jobs should no longer apply. They will ask about the types of work you can do rather than what you want to do, take along a c.v as they will ask about skills and experience along with qualifications and then lead on to what you are going to need to do in order to seek work. If you disagree with what they ask you to do you need to speak up as one its signed you can ask for a review at any time but it becomes the foundation to what will be expected every time you attend the jobcentre. Now claimant commitment is in force they will expect up to 35 hours of jobsearch activity each week.