What should you not say during unemployment interview?

Never say you’re not actively applying to jobs One of the most critical things to never say during an unemployment interview is that you don’t plan to return to work right away. This could get you denied since being eligible for unemployment means actively trying to find a position.

What do you say in a unemployment interview?

Provide detailed, factual responses.

1. Your interviewer will likely speak to your former employer. Don’t say anything during the interview that you wouldn’t want getting back to them.
2. If you don’t know an answer to a question or don’t remember the specific details, just say so. Don’t speculate or try to guess.

Why does EDD want to interview me?

The purpose of the interview is for EDD to determine your eligibility for benefits. EDD is usually trying to determine whether you have “reasonable assurance” of employment the next semester. If you do not, EDD will determine your eligibility on the basis of available information.

How long is EDD after phone interview?

Allow up to 10 days from the date of your telephone interview for EDD to reach a decision. If you are eligible for unemployment benefits, we will process your payments. Keep an eye on your UI Online account for payment status updates.

How long does it take to get a response from EDD interview?

Allow up to 10 days from the date of your telephone interview for EDD to reach a decision. If you are eligible for unemployment benefits, we will process your payments. Keep an eye on your UI Online account for payment status updates. Who can reply?

Were you absent from work when work was available?

Absence from Work If you report that you were absent when work was available, you will be asked to report your potential wages, usually the number of hours you missed times your rate of pay. That amount will then be treated as earned wages, and it may lower your weekly benefit amount (see Reporting Earnings, below).

Can I work part time and collect unemployment?

Part-time workers You must still be unemployed for 4 days out of 7 to claim Jobseeker’s Benefit. Part-time workers must continue to look for full-time employment. You must claim Jobseeker’s Benefit for at least 3 days in any week. If you get 4 days work, Jobseeker’s Benefit is not paid at all.

What happens after EDD interview?

After the Interview If we determine that you are not eligible, you will receive a Notice of Determination (DE 1080CZ) with the reasons you were denied benefits and an Appeal Form (DE 1000M). If you disagree with the decision, you have the right to appeal the decision.

What should I not say or do during an employment interview?

There are certain things that you should probably not say or do during an employment interview if you are hoping to impress the interviewer and have your claim approved: Don’t repeat yourself.

What happens if you don’t complete an unemployment interview?

It is important to keep in mind that both you and your employer will be expected to participate in the fact-finding process in order to help the unemployment agency make the correct decision. As a claimant, failing to complete the interview may result in a delay or denial of your benefits.

What should you not share in an unemployment interview?

Even if these are things that lead you to perform in a less-than-stellar fashion at your past job, such as a divorce through which you are navigating or a family illness, you should not share these things with your interviewer. The unemployment interview should be a simple question-and-answer process.

Do you have to answer questions in an unemployment phone interview?

Overall, unemployment phone interviews will happen on the agency’s terms and you will not have to answer additional questions unless you are prompted to do so. The unemployment phone interview questions will be different depending on the circumstances of your job loss.