what is the dole?

burnz

this may sound stupid but i dont know what i should apply for when i am claiming for the dole. jobseekers allowance or jobseekers benifit?I also heard through the grapevine that its possible toclaim the dole without showing proof of attempted employment if you've been travelling formore than 6 months is this true?

DenMan

If you are unemployed (or recently out of college) you should go for Unemployment Assistance. Benefit only applies to people who have been currently made redundant and are looking for a way back to work as opportunities make themselves available. Hope I helped.

Kenjd

I'm not too sure either. But as regard to evidence of looking for work, surely you know someone who can give you a small note on headed paper saying you asked them for a job and they haven't any vacancies.

uoluol

You will have to have proof that you are actively seeking full time employment. You should keep evidence, like copies of letters/emails of applications and responses from potential employers. In some Social Welfare offices these are strictly checked - it all depends on the Deciding Officer who looks after your claim. But if you keep all documentation you should have no problems.

dresden8

And you don't apply for either, as such.

When you sign on they will take your work history and check your stamps to see which one you qualify for.

popebenny16

burnz wrote: »

I also heard through the grapevine that its possible toclaim the dole without showing proof of attempted employment if you've been travelling formore than 6 months is this true?

Not sure on this, but you'd ahve top show proof in any event.

Kenjd wrote: »

surely you know someone who can give you a small note on headed paper saying you asked them for a job and they haven't any vacancies.

That is Social Welfare Fraud and not what this forum is about, thank you very much.