How do I apply for unemployment?

How many Jobs am I suppose to apply for while on Unemployment in Illinois?

• I am drawing unemployment benefits for the first time ever. I know I am to look for and apply for employment, however, I don't know how many a week or every two weeks I am ...show more

• Answer:

  You must look for work at least 3 places per week. Keep track of where you looked and the results because someday they will request it and you must produce it or you will have to pay back the money they pay you. EXAMPLE; 12/26/09 Kmart 3000 broadway anytown il. Was told by service desk manager that we are not taking applications at this time. 12/26/09 dollar general store 2830 broadway anytown il. application taken. This example counts as 2 even though only one application was submitted but you must keep good records about where, when, what co., who you talked to, and the results. Every 2 weeks on a specific day you are to call in between certain times and answer questions with an automated system but don't lie and keep good records because they can request them anytime they want and you only have so much time to get to the unemployment office with the records.