JOB HUNTING GUIDE

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Military Careers
ASVAB Career Exploration Program Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery help
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Get hired Illinois: Connecting Employers Looking for Workers to Workers Looking for Work. Have you lost your job as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you looking for candidates to fill open positions?

1. Start by preparing your resume and cover letter.

Fine-tune your resume, sharpen your interviewing style, and develop stronger technical skills.

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2. Refresh and strengthen your computer and career skills.

3. Find job postings.

  • Craigslist: Southern Illinois Craigslist isn’t just for getting a couple of bucks for selling that old futon in your basement – you’ll also find lists of local jobs in a wide-variety of categories. Here’s a great article on getting the most out of Craigslist for your job search.
  • Indeed: Indeed allows you to set up searches and have the results emailed to you daily and/or pushed to you via RSS. Easy to limit to a particular location. As with LinkedIn, this site also lets you post your resume.
  • LinkedIn: LinkedIn is a profession-focused network that allows you to link to people you know and network with those who know them. Its job board allows you to post your resume and it also includes a browser toolbar widget that can help connect you with your targeted employer. Still not sure what LinkedIn is or how it can with your job search? Take a look at LinkedIn’s job searching tips and here are some tips from Forbes that LinkedIn won’t tell you.
  • Monster: Monster is your source for jobs and career opportunities. Search for jobs, read career advice from Monster’s job experts, and find hiring and recruiting advice.
  • ZipRecruiter: Never miss an opportunity. On ZipRecruiter, top companies reach out to you.

4. Prepare for your interview. 

The Pathway to Interview Success
A step-by-step guide through the interview process. Here are some insights designed to help you successfully interview and get the job you want!

Interview Tips
Interviews are your chance to sell your skills and abilities.They also give you a chance to find out if the job and company are right for you. Follow the tips here to ace your interviews.

100 Potential Interview Questions by Monster.com
It always helps to be ready for anything. Here is a list of 100 potential interview questions.

Dress for the Interview
Check out this interactive guide for how to dress well for an interview for both men and women!

5. Research occupations and careers.

6. Specialized Jobs

7. Unemployment:

Illinois Worknet  State of Illinois Workforce Portal
Illinois Department of Employment Security Unemployment services and guidance
One-Stop Career Center Unemployment benefits, update your resume and more