After getting laid off my job after 25+ years of working there. I finally got on unemoloyment ( that was a horrible experience) I would so rather be working. I am in Washington State. They tell us we have to do 3 job searches a week. I know several places I would like to work having been in this field so long. But I was told I can not call the employers to see if the are hiring I actually have to go in and leave a resume. I am laid off so I really don't want to drive alll over and waste my gas. I have heard conflicting stories on this. Just wanted to know if anyone had this experience? I find it very stressful and depressing. I really don't even like to leave the house much any more. Thanks for taking the time to red my post. I spend hours on line searching and find nothing since I also have to apply in my field. There are alot of jobs but not much in my field.
Kay
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I don't know how strict they are where you live.
When hubby was on unemployment he simply looked online and
wrote down a few work places, to show them that he's looking,
he never had to actually get out of the house and search.
(he couldn't at the time, I was very ill)
Do you actually want to find a job asap? Or do you just want
to receive your unemployment payments until they wear out?
My husband and mother both have drawn unemployment before. They just looked online wrote stuff down and turned it in if they asked my Mom they never asked her but my hubby they did so I just wrote stuff down for him.
certainly you can look at anything you are qualified for--not just "in your field". try to
think beyond your previous job and/or your dream job. just get those contacts in.
here's hoping this week goes better
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I would think you could apply online and save copies of the application. Also [put out a resume on a search engine and save copies of the contacts, too. That should be sufficient. I guess it depends on the field you're in but most things are handled electronically now, even retail. Hang in there.
Kay -- I did some reading about Washington State Requirements for Unemployment.
On the Job Search Log, it says: "If you apply online or respond to a newspaper ad,
please attach a copy of the confirmation notice or ad if available."
So, you could use Careerlink.com and for each job listing you answer with your resume,
you will get a confirmation number. Just print that out
Thank you for all the replys. Terese Thank you for taking the time to look that up. They also say I have to apply for full time jobs and I have only worked part time for the past 5years and only want to work part time. This is just so new to me I guess. I feel like they are right there breathing down my neck all the time. They say "suitable" jobs are jobs in my field. So if I apply out of my field will they not qualify? I find this so stressful. I would love to take some time off but can not enjoy it anyway so I might as go back to work but don't want to get a crappy that I don't want. Everybody says it is so easy but I am not finding it to be. I do have a resume (Thanks to help from Jan) that I can forward to any jobs.
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Urghhhh Unemployment question.
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