Don’t spend that much money on people in first six months. Most find work and (financial) cost-benefit analysis suggests it isn’t worth it. New jobseeker interview When you first claim benefits. A Jobcentre Plus adviser will talk to you about the extra help that may be available to you, such as: - access to specialist help for things like writing a CV, preparation for interviews, confidence building and work skills - help to look for work if you haven’t had done this for some time - help with reading, maths or with your English - information about improving your skills to suit the type of jobs available locally - help with one-off expenses that might help you get back to work quickly, such as the cost of buying formal clothes for an interview Jobcentre Plus Role

To keep getting benefit you'll have to attend regular jobsearch reviews, usually every fortnight. There is a longer review after 13 weeks The reviews cover: - what you have been doing to find work (you should keep a record) - changes you might need to make to improve your chances of success - any additional help you think you need Jobcentre Plus Role

After six months there is a 'restart interview'. This interview is to make sure you are doing all you can to find work Your personal adviser will tell you about any extra help you can get, which can include: - help to start your own business or become self-employed - training if you need to improve your skills, or develop new ones that will increase your job prospects - voluntary work you could do while seeking full time work Jobcentre Plus Role

Work Clubs - Places where unemployed people meet and receive support in looking from work, from each other and from volunteers (access to newspapers, help looking on line, help with developing CVs, a cup of coffee and encouraging word) Working Together - to encourage people to volunteer New Enterprise Allowance - help and support in setting up your business - support for at least the first six months of trading - a weekly allowance paid for the first 26 weeks of business - a loan of up to £1,000 Enterprise Clubs – like Work Clubs – but for people setting up in businesses Sector-based Work Academies - pre-employment training, work placements and a guaranteed interview in sectors (such as care) with many local vacancies. Get Britain Working