Got a denial letter for unemployment, what now? - what worked for you?

I was told my separation was for misconduct, which is not what happened. It has been a long 8 weeks. The letter lists a deadline and a hearing process, but it is hard to follow. If you have appealed before, what helped you prepare?

I printed my emails in order and wrote a one-page timeline. The hearing officer kept going back to it.

Stay calm and stick to facts. Mine lasted about thirty minutes and felt more like a conversation than a trial.