JSA - Backdating?

SideWinder · 5 Mar 2020 at 17:46

Hi all,

I had a quick google and can see you can backdate job seekers allowance (i was made redundant at the end of November and didn't work my one month notice which would have taken me to the end of December).

I believe i need to state why i am applying late...does anyone have experience in this situation?

Cheers

SideWinder · 5 Mar 2020 at 18:17

Bounce said:
Why are you applying so late?

JSA is for those who are 'seeking work' and is aimed at getting people into jobs.

What have you been doing the last two months?

I believe you will need to provide proof that you have been applying for jobs.

To be honest, i didn't realise it was a thing...which sounds mental i know but i have never not worked.

For the past 2 months i have been trying to find a role. In that time i have been applying and have had 2 interviews with multiple stages.

SideWinder · 5 Mar 2020 at 18:48

EssexBoy said:
You will be put on contribution based then and will not have to go in for 6-12 months after the first meeting.

What does that mean...?

Will pop down the JobCentre tomorrow...i have 100 emails or so going back to the start of January showing interview dates/contacts..see what happens.

SideWinder · 6 Mar 2020 at 11:23

Bounce said:
Fair enough.

Out of interest what jobs have you been applying for?.

100 e-mails of job applications, seem a lot, I'm very surprised you haven't been offered at least one job, reading between the lines...maybe the jobs you are applying for aren't suited to your skills and experience?

Judging by your profile live in North London, there is bout to be a job vacant there for you its not like the highlands of Scotland.

I won't go too much into detail but yes, i have changed tactics a bit recently...the issue is my CV is quite niche (studio operations) however i am trying to move into account management so essentionally moving a step down/across so i think i am overqualified to start again.

Moving into temping to find a way in.