NY unemployment forcing me to do my 4th job search interview in just 2 months - is this normal?

same thing happened to me! I had 4 interviews in 3 months last year. I think they do it when they're short-staffed and different agents dont communicate with each other. Super frustrating but you gotta do it or they'll cut your benefits.

After weeks of getting nowhere with NY unemployment and having the same problem with endless interviews, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual agent who fixed everything. Talking to a real person got my issues sorted in one call instead of these endless interviews. Best thing I spent money on - got my benefits flowing again and the agent even noted in my file that I'd completed all interview requirements. Check out this video to see how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

They're doing this shit on purpose to make people give up. The more hoops they make you jump through the more ppl will just stop collecting. Makes their numbers look better when less people are on benefits. Corrupt system.

I think its normal unfortunately. My roommate had 5 interviews in 4 months. Sometimes different departments dont talk to each other. It's annoying but just do it and answer all quesions the same as you did before. Consistency is key.

I had this EXACT problem. I actually missed the 4th call because I was at a job interview (ironic right?) and they suspended my benefits. Took me 6 weeks to get them back. So def take the call even tho its stupid af.

This happened to my brother too. After the third one he specifically asked "is this the last one?" and the agent said yes, then bam, two weeks later another appointment. The system is completly broken. 🤦‍♂️

Look at your mail/email VERY carefully. Sometimes they send notices for different types of reviews/interviews. There's regular work search verification, then there's benefit eligibility interviews, and then sometimes there's special audits. They all sound similar but are actually different things.

This is why NY unemployment is such a disaster. I'd recommend keeping detailed notes of EVERY interview - who you spoke with (name/ID#), date/time, what was discussed, and especially if they told you it was your last interview. Then when you get on the next call you can reference that info and ask them to check their notes.

Is the 4th interview with a different phone number than the others? I got something similar but it turned out to be a SCAM trying to get my personal info. Be careful!!

If you wanna actually fix this instead of just complaining (no offense), here's what worked for me: First, document everything. Every call, letter, and interview. Names and ID numbers of everyone you talk to. Second, during your next interview, calmly but firmly explain this is your 4th interview, that you were told the 3rd was your last, and ask them to check their system notes. Third, ask to speak to a supervisor if the regular agent doesn't help. Fourth, if all else fails, contact your state representative's office. They can often cut through the bureaucracy. Fifth, as a last resort, try claimyr.com to get connected to an actual decision-maker who can help. The service costs money but it bypasses the hold times and gets you to someone who can actually fix things in the system. Whatever you do, DO NOT miss the interview, even if it seems redundant, as that will definitely cause problems with your benefits. Good luck!

the entire NY unemployment department must be run by clowns 🤡 sorry ur dealing with this bs

i've been on unemployment three times in the past decade and i've NEVER had more than two interviews total. something weird is going on with your claim. do u have any previous issues or flags on your account?

Make sure you're keeping ALL your job search documentation - screenshots of applications, confirmation emails, contact info for places you've applied, etc. They might be targeting you for an audit (which is what all these interviews sound like). Hope it resolves soon!

In my experience with ny unemployment, the right hand never knows what the left is doing. Just keep answering their stupid calls and eventually they'll leave you alone. So inefficient tho.