Unemployed in Wisconsin -- What to do?

Unemployment is a great concern today globally. People all over the world find themselves sometime or other without a job, helpless, hopeless and frustrated. I know the feeling. I have been there a couple of times. The trick when you are down there is to remember there is always a choice. Always - with no exception. Example - Jobs in Developing Countries

You are unemployed and in Wisconsin. What do you need to do? First of all do not let depression override your good sense. Take stock of what are your strengths and what are your most marketable qualities. Immediately get the services of a good employment agency and see what it can land you with.

In the meantime, go to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development website at uccalim-wi.org which will help with your unemployment claim, or use the toll free number 1-800-822-5246.
On December 28, 2005 a new bill has brought the maximum unemployment insurance to an increase of $12, i.e. to $341 in 2006 and with an increase of $14 to $355 in 2007.

Please keep in mind however, that in order to be eligible for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin, you need to
  • have resided in Wisconsin
  • have a social security number and enter it in the registration
  • apply in the first week of unemployment itself (the payment will not be retrospective; hence you will get your cheque only for the weeks after the first week you apply)
  • have and give your pin number
  • name all your previous employers with name, address, phone numbers
  • give your alien registration number if you are not US citizen

In case you are confused at any time while filling your application online, do not panic. Just write 'not answered' and then look for the help telephone number at the end of the page (application) and you can talk with a claim specialist. As soon as your application is accepted, you will receive a tracking number. Note that down - it not only shows that your application has been accepted, it will also help you if you need follow up.

Once you put the wheels in motion here, my advice that you to the Internet and check out the jobs. If you are really not comfortable with the Net - though I doubt very much that anyone can be that nowadays - go for the local classifieds. This is the first and foremost source of local employment. Make sure your resume is up-to-date. Prepare yourself for possible job interviews.Then sound all he people you know because a lot of jobs are landed through network referencing. Your friends, your neighbors, your colleagues where you last worked - everyone could be a potential job seeker for you. Do not forget to be very flexible in accepting jobs when you are unemployed. You will always have the choice to change later. First get yourself on your feet.

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