Laid Off Worker
With this step you will learn about tools to help you achieve your goals.
It is recommended that you start on the How Illinois workNet Can Help page.
Then set-up or log-in to your My Illinois workNet account.
The Laid Off Worker Assistance guidance pages provide links to information about each topic.
Click on page links to complete steps. Complete all of the recommended steps to help you meet your re-employment goals.
Look for the Return to Laid Off Worker Assistance picture at the top left of pages and click on it to return to the guidance page.
Recommendations:
- View the Achieve Your Goals video on this page. (2:05 minutes)
- Use the Set Goals and Make a Plan
activity to help you get started. - Find and enroll in education and training programs to reach your career goals.
- Go to workshops that increase your skills.
- Keep your job/technical skills current.
- If you are not finding job openings, try a different approach. Try searching with different keywords.
Try expanding your job search area. Review the Job Search step. - If your resume does not lead to some interviews, think about revising it.
If interviews are not leading to a job offer, think about your interview strategy.
Review the Prepare for a Job Search step to brush up on both. - Keep a positive attitude. It will help you face and overcome the challenges of life.
If you need additional assistance, see if there are services that may help you.
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