Meeting with New York Unemployment Advisor - What to Expect?

Just had mine last week. Make sure you have your ID ready (drivers license works), last few paystubs, and the termination letter if you got one. Keep your W2 from last year handy too. The advisor was actually pretty chill.

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The zoom meetings are way better than the old in-person ones ngl. You can literally be in ur pjs and they dont care 🤣

MAKE SURE YOUR INTERNET IS GOOD!!!! My wifi crashed during mine and it was a whole thing trying to get back in. Had to reschedule everything smh

Write down all your questions beforehand! I forgot half the stuff I wanted to ask when I was actually in there

Detailed breakdown of what to expect: First 5-10 mins: Identity verification Next 15 mins: They review your claim details Last part: They answer your questions and give next steps Bring: - Photo ID - Social Security Card - Last 3 paystubs - Termination docs - List of jobs you've applied to - Any denial letters Tip: If you need to reach them before Tuesday, use claimyr.com - they'll get you through to someone quick. Saved me loads of time. Don't stress too much, they're usually pretty understanding! 👍

Don't worry too much Emma! I had my meeting about a month ago and it was way less scary than I thought it would be. The advisor walked me through everything step by step. One thing I'd add to what others have said - if you're getting any other benefits or have a spouse who works, have that info ready too. They asked me about my household situation. Also, test your zoom setup beforehand! Good luck, you got this! 💪

Been through this twice now (got laid off again unfortunately 😭). One thing nobody mentioned - they might ask about any side gigs or freelance work you've been doing while unemployed. Even if it's just like $50 from selling stuff online, be upfront about it. They're pretty cool about it but they need to know for the records. Also seconding what everyone said about having documents ready - I keep mine in a folder on my desktop now so I can pull them up quick during zoom calls. The advisors are actually really helpful once you get past the initial nervousness!

Pro tip from someone who's been there - arrive to the zoom call like 2-3 minutes early but don't stress if you're exactly on time. They usually run a few minutes behind anyway. Also keep a glass of water nearby because talking for 30+ minutes straight can make your mouth dry! One more thing - if they ask about your job search and you haven't kept perfect records, just be honest about the types of places you've applied to and roughly how many per week. They're more interested in seeing that you're actively looking than having every single detail documented. You're gonna do great! 👍

Hey Emma! I just had my meeting last week and wanted to add one more thing - if you've been doing any kind of training or certification courses while unemployed (even free online ones), definitely mention those! They love hearing that you're working on improving your skills. Also, don't be surprised if they ask about your availability for work - they might want to know if you have any restrictions on hours, location, etc. The whole thing was way more conversational than I expected, almost like they're just trying to help you succeed rather than catch you doing something wrong. You've got this! 🌟