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Jobs icon Finding the right job is essential because work is an important part of life. Work that is well-matched to your skills and interests can be a great source of accomplishment and pride. Finding the right job may take more than just searching the Internet.

Follow these steps to prepare for and find a job.Watch Illinois workNet videos

Step 1: Watch the Jobs Video to learn more about the resources available to you on Illinois workNet!

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Step 3: Complete the recommended steps to prepare for a job.

Step 4: Find and apply for a job using one, or several, job search tools on Illinois workNet.
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    WIA Works in Illinois WIA Works is an initiative to inform our communities of the important and successful work that takes place every day across Illinois to help career dreams become a reality.

    Take action, and contact your Representative. Let them know how and why Workforce Investment Act (WIA) matters to you and tell your WIA employment and training success story.

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    Americorps logo  AmeriCorps External link opens in a new window is a nationwide volunteer program. Serve Illinois External link opens in a new window has commissioned 22 AmeriCorps programs across the state, and the number of programs and members is increasing due to the federal economic recovery effort.

    Members are volunteers who sign up for one year of full or part time service. Part time members receive an education award to go toward student loans. Full time members receive a living stipend, an education award to go toward student loans, health care and, if income eligible, child care benefits.
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  • Connect to disabilityworks
    disability works logo disabilityworks increases employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout Illinois by connecting employers, people with disabilities, and disability/employment service providers.

    Now available on the disabilityworks site is a Service Provider Quick Search. External link opens in a new window You can easily search for service providers that provide job placement and career counseling services using a searchable service provider database.

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  • Need assistance in polishing your resume, brushing up on your interviewing skills, or preparing for a job?
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    Then check out the state-wide listing of Job Seeker Workshops provided through the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

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