New to JSA and utterly confused

rogerblack

AndyBSG wrote: »

Unfortunately, that's pretty much the way it is. You have to collect the evidence in case they do question it but the sad fact is that 99% of the advisors just want to rubber stamp you and move onto their next appointment ASAP.

Unless they've been shouted at that morning for not sanctioning enough people.

ArtoDeeto

SullyVan wrote: »

Profile and Claimant Commitment due to speed typing and didn't go back to fix these - I'm worried how this will look to prospective employers - do they even see this, actually

No it is all kept internally so don't worry

SullyVan wrote: »

1) Given that my first sign on appt is only two days after my initial interview, will my activity log be expected to be quite full - as in two weeks' worth of job seeking activity - since sign days are usually fortnightly?

No just two days worth

SullyVan wrote: »

And so I agreed on the 90 mins. Is this true?

2) If you are getting Child Benefit and they are under 12 you can ask (well demand) your Claimant Commitment is amended to reflect your childcare commitments.

SullyVan wrote: »

3) I was given a 'My Work Plan' book which the adviser explained is to help me plan my days of job seeking. Is this something I must take with me at each sign date? Have i to complete this as well as the activity log on Universal Job Match.

You can complete the 'plan' bit for the next two weeks then say "all activity recorded under Universal Jobmatch Activity History" for the outcome (as long as you do record it). And YES bring the bring the Work Plan book every time you come in.

SullyVan wrote: »

4) But I was under the impression it was my decision whether or not I wanted my adviser to have access to my profile.

Yes you have to Register but access is your choice. If you decide not to you might be asked to provide 'evidence' of your search on UJM via print outs but you don't have to allow access. PERSONALLY do you want the grief of a full evidence submission? Your choice.

SullyVan wrote: »

5} I'm not entirely certain how many hours I should be spending each day job searching, how many jobs each week she wants me to apply for etc.

This worries me - you want the Jobcentre to be a dictator as to how you find a job? Aren't they there to help you not tell you? THEY CAN'T DOP THE INTERVIEWS FOR YOU


Sorry you are sounding like you you are ticking bokers to comply rather then going out there - it is down to you, not the Jobcentre, to go get a job.....

SullyVan

Not at all ArtoDeeto.

I've just terrified myself by reading about how quickly sanctions are made on people's claims when they don't do exactly as asked by their adviser.

I didn't want the same to happen to me, hence all my questions and my wanting to do everything correctly.

I have two interviews coming up next week, so I'm feeling hopeful.

Thank you for everyone's advice/help.