Job Seekers Allowance

[lwatcay]

I have recently graduated and looking for jobs in financial services. I have had little luck so far but am persevering. I have a bar job at the moment but only do about 10 hours per week. I am considering applying for job seekers allowance. Is this likely to affect me getting a job in any way?

[chazza]

No it shouldnt do, you are only out of university and very few people have a relevent job to go into immediately!

[WoWo]

You won't get job seekers allowance if you maintain your 10 hour bar job.

[lwatcay]

I thought you were able to work for up to 16 hours per week. Is this not correct?

[WoWo]

Sorry yes you are correct.

[lis]

They will ask you how much you are earning, and will probably say no. I think that this 15hours rule only works if you are unemployed and then whilst signing on, get a part-time position, where this is allowed. You'll have to check with your Job centre as they all can be slightly different.