New York Unemployment Career Centers Still Closed? Virtual Job Fair Worth It?
Getting frustrated with all these virtual meetings and online stuff. Been trying to get back to work but cant tell if the workforce centers are open yet. The virtual job fairs are useless - just feels like sending resumes into a black hole. Anyone know if any offices are open for in-person help?
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Diego Fernández
Actually just went to the one in Manhattan last week - they're open now! You need an appointment tho, can't just walk in like before 🙄
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Anastasia Kuznetsov
•how did you make the appointment? been trying to get through on the phone for days
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Diego Fernández
•used claimyr.com to get through to someone. costs $20 but better than waiting on hold forever
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Sean Fitzgerald
Hey guys I found a way to actually talk to someone! Used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that calls and waits on hold for you. Yeah it costs like $20 but totally worth it to actually get answers. Check out this video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Zara Khan
•sounds kinda sketchy tbh... did it actually work?
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Sean Fitzgerald
•100% legit! got through in like 45 mins instead of calling for days
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MoonlightSonata
•why should we have to pay to talk to unemployment? system is broken fr fr 🤮
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Sean Fitzgerald
•better than wasting hours calling imo. saved my sanity fr
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Mateo Gonzalez
Virtual job fairs are complete garbage 🗑️ Had better luck on Indeed tbh
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Nia Williams
•facts! got ghosted by every 'employer' at the last one 👻
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Luca Ricci
Pro tip: Most career centers ARE open now but here's what you need to know: - Hours are usually 9-4 Monday-Friday - Appointments required (no walk-ins) - Bring ID and work search records - Mask still required in some locations - Some services still virtual only Best way to get an appointment is calling through claimyr.com since the regular line is always jammed. They also do resume workshops in person now which are WAY better than the virtual ones. Don't waste time with virtual fairs - networking events and temp agencies are your best bet rn. The system is slowly getting back to normal but its not 100% there yet.
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Aisha Mohammed
•this is super helpful! which location did you go to?
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Luca Ricci
•Brooklyn on Jay St. The staff there actually knows what theyre doing
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Ethan Campbell
lmaooo remember when they said virtual services would be 'more efficient' 🤡
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Yuki Watanabe
Anybody try the resume workshop? worth it or nah?
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Carmen Sanchez
•its decent if you get the right person. ask for Sarah shes the 💯
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