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  • 20-09-2011 2:14am
    #1
    Lee1993
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭


    I recently applied for JSA. I gave them everything they asked me for. Today I received a letter saying I need proof " of any advertised jobs you applied for."
    My problem is. There are no advertised jobs that I can find. Even if I could. How could I "prove" that I applied for this particular job?


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  • #2
    tenchi-fan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,339 ✭✭✭tenchi-fan


    Lee1993 wrote: »
    I recently applied for JSA. I gave them everything they asked me for. Today I received a letter saying I need proof " of any advertised jobs you applied for."
    My problem is. There are no advertised jobs that I can find. Even if I could. How could I "prove" that I applied for this particular job?

    Seriously...

    You should definitely be applying for advertised jobs whether they are in your field or not. Print out a copy of the online ad, or a newspaper cutout for ads advertised in the newspaper. Also keep copies of letters or emails you sent to potential employers, as well as confirmation emails that your application was received, and rejection letters. Finally you need to keep a list of phonecalls (or visits to company premises) you made while looking for jobs containing the name of the company, and the name and job title of the person you spoke to.

    Because "I couldn't find any advertised jobs and even if I could I can't prove I applied for them" sounds pretty dumb when the onus is on you to prove you are applying for jobs in order to receive your payment.


  • #3
    eastbono
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭eastbono


    tenchi-fan wrote: »
    Seriously...

    You should definitely be applying for advertised jobs whether they are in your field or not. Print out a copy of the online ad, or a newspaper cutout for ads advertised in the newspaper. Also keep copies of letters or emails you sent to potential employers, as well as confirmation emails that your application was received, and rejection letters. Finally you need to keep a list of phonecalls (or visits to company premises) you made while looking for jobs containing the name of the company, and the name and job title of the person you spoke to.

    Because "I couldn't find any advertised jobs and even if I could I can't prove I applied for them" sounds pretty dumb when the onus is on you to prove you are applying for jobs in order to receive your payment.

    You should also register with recruitment agencies to prove that you are looking for work.


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