Waiting 5 weeks on my first unemployment payment - what worked for you?

I filed my claim 5 weeks ago after being let go as a welding apprentice. Thank you in advance. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording. Is there a step I could have missed?

Mine took about 5 weeks because of an identity check I did not notice. Look for a message or a letter you may have missed in your online account.