When you see the
icon, click on it for more information.
Illinois workNet web pages are printer friendly. Click on the 
icon to show all the information for a printer friendly view.
To print as large font in Internet Explorer 7:
1. Increase the font size in your Internet browser.
2. Select Print preview.
3. Change selection "shrink to fit" to appropriate %.
4. Change layout from portrait to landscape as needed.
5. Select the print button and Select Adobe PDF as the printer.
6. Save to your computer and print.
Print a web page as a PDF:
1. Adobe Acrobat must be installed on your computer.
2. Go to the web page and select the print option.
3. Select Adobe PDF as the printer.
4. Save to your computer and print.
Log into your Illinois workNet account to enter and save answers in the Summer Youth Employment Program activities.
My Activities: The following activities were developed for individuals with minimal work experience.
Skills Checklists - use this document when preparing a resume or for an interview. Includes lists of job/technical skills (what have you done), transferable skills (PDF) 
(MS Word) (Web) and self-management skills (what are you like). Provided by WorkNet DuPage, an Illinois workNet Center.
Illinois workNet Summer Youth Employment Program: Assessment and Activities Alignment to the Work Readiness Skills Goals for WIA and ARRA – This document shows the alignment of Workforce Investment Act (WIA)This Act was signed into law on August 7, 1998, capping
a seven-year effort to consolidate and streamline
the nation's employment and training programs. WIA
replaced the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA),
enacted October 13, 1982. Under WIA, the federal government,
states, and local communities join efforts to develop
a system providing workers with job search assistance,
training, and advice. In addition, all entities work
together to provide employers with skilled workers.
See the Resources section of the course for more information.
and ARRA with the Illinois workNet activities and where the information is located within www.illinoisworknet.com. (click on the download format - MS Word PDF Large Font )
Illinois workNet Summer Youth Employment Program: Job Performance Profile – Overall job performance considers both workplace skills and the ability to complete job assignments. Use this sample performance profile to become familiar with how employers may rate your performance. (click on the download format - MS Word PDF )
Illinois workNet web pages are printer friendly. They do not print the left menu or right hand promotion areas.
Print a web page as a PDF:
1. Adobe Acrobat 
must be installed on your computer.
2. Go to the web page and select the print option.
3. Select Adobe PDF as the printer.
4. Save to your computer and print.
To print as large font in Internet Explorer 7:
1. Increase the font size in your Internet browser.
2. Select Print preview.
3. Change selection "shrink to fit" to appropriate %.
4. Change layout from portrait to landscape as needed.
5. Select the print button and Select Adobe PDF as the printer.
6. Save to your computer and print.
Getting Started - use these worksheets to walk you through the steps to find training and to find a job
Instructions for saving Illinois workNet web pages as PDF and printing large print. Illinois workNet web pages are printer friendly. They do not print the left menu or right hand promotion areas.
Print a web page as a PDF:
1. Adobe Acrobat must be installed on your computer.
2. Go to the web page and select the print option.
3. Select Adobe PDF as the printer.
4. Save to your computer and print.
To print as large font in Internet Explorer 7:
1. Increase the font size in your Internet browser.
2. Select Print preview.
3. Change selection "shrink to fit" to appropriate %.
4. Change layout from portrait to landscape as needed.
5. Select the print button and Select Adobe PDF as the printer.
6. Save to your computer and print.
Portfolio Information Worksheet - use these worksheets to organize your portfolio in preparation for your job search.
Job Search Records - use these worksheets to assist you in organizing your job searches.
Resume Checklist Packet - this helpful resume checklist packet that also includes listings of action verbsAction verbs are used on resumes to identify the skills,
experience, and accomplishments of job seekers.
and key words divided into specific skill and career areas.
- My Activity: Introduction to Job Search Preparation & Resume Writing - Learn how to make the most of your job search. Be prepared!
Action Verbs
(PDF) (MS Word) used when writing your resume and cover letters to increase the strength of your writing and make potential employers take notice of your accomplishments and skills.
Key Words
(PDF) (MS Word) - used when writing your resume and cover letters. Because electronic resume scanners are programmed to look for key terms in your resume, use key words so it will not be discarded.
Personal Skills Checklist
(PDF) (MS Word) (Web)- use this document when preparing a resume or for an interview. Includes lists of job content skills (what have you done), transferable skills, and self-management skills (what are you like).
Resume Examples - select the resume example and format you wish to use as a guideline for developing your professional resume.
Functional ResumeResume organized by skills and functions with limited
information on employment history.
: a resume organized by skills and functions with limited information on employment history.
Minimal Work Experience
(PDF) Welding or Building Maintenance
(PDF)
Chronological ResumeResume format that emphasizes employment history in
reverse chronological order.
: a resume format that emphasizes employment history in reverse chronological order (most recent job first).
Bank Manager Trainee
(PDF) Licensed Practical Nurse
(PDF)
Combination ResumeResume format that combines the strengths of functional
and chronological resumes.
: a resume format that combines the strengths of functional and chronological resumes.
Medical Laboratory Technician
(PDF)
Youth: a resume format for youth with minimal work experience.
- Youth Resume 1 - Recent High School Graduate (PDF)
- Youth Resume 2 - Not Yet Graduated (PDF)
Instructions for saving Illinois workNet web pages as PDF and printing large print.
Illinois workNet web pages are printer friendly. They do not print the left menu or right hand promotion areas.
Print a web page as a PDF:
1. Adobe Acrobat must be installed on your computer.
2. Go to the web page and select the print option.
3. Select Adobe PDF as the printer.
4. Save to your computer and print.
To print as large font in Internet Explorer 7:
1. Increase the font size in your Internet browser.
2. Select Print preview.
3. Change selection "shrink to fit" to appropriate %.
4. Change layout from portrait to landscape as needed.
5. Select the print button and Select Adobe PDF as the printer.
6. Save to your computer and print.
Career Exploration - use these worksheets for exploring careers.
Instructions for saving Illinois workNet web pages as PDF and printing large print. Illinois workNet web pages are printer friendly. They do not print the left menu or right hand promotion areas.
Print a web page as a PDF:
1. Adobe Acrobat must be installed on your computer.
2. Go to the web page and select the print option.
3. Select Adobe PDF as the printer.
4. Save to your computer and print.
To print as large font in Internet Explorer 7:
1. Increase the font size in your Internet browser.
2. Select Print preview.
3. Change selection "shrink to fit" to appropriate %.
4. Change layout from portrait to landscape as needed.
5. Select the print button and Select Adobe PDF as the printer.
6. Save to your computer and print.
Job Search Preparation - Use these worksheets to assist you in exploring jobs and organizing your job searches.
Networking-Write a 30-Second Elevator Speech that you can use to introduce yourself while networking with potential employers, and others that could help you find a job.
Interviewing- keep track of important information about the interview, open and print these helpful Pre- and Post-Interview Work Sheets.
Be prepared to negotiate salary and benefits - print this helpful Negotiation Practices and Monthly Expense Worksheet.
Instructions for saving Illinois workNet web pages as PDF and printing large print.
Illinois workNet web pages are printer friendly. They do not print the left menu or right hand promotion areas.
Print a web page as a PDF:
1. Adobe Acrobat must be installed on your computer.
2. Go to the web page and select the print option.
3. Select Adobe PDF as the printer.
4. Save to your computer and print.
To print as large font in Internet Explorer 7:
1. Increase the font size in your Internet browser.
2. Select Print preview.
3. Change selection "shrink to fit" to appropriate %.
4. Change layout from portrait to landscape as needed.
5. Select the print button and Select Adobe PDF as the printer.
6. Save to your computer and print.
Self-Survey for Identifying Your Computer Skills: This self-survey exercise is designed to help individuals evaluate their computer skill level. The questions represent a sample of computer skills and are designed to assist individuals to determine their next steps to further develop their ability to use a computer on the job. The self-survey has not been validated.
Basic Computer Skills/New Computer Users: These courses can be used to increase technology and computer use skills.
Basic Computer Skills/New Computer Users Online Courses - Microsoft Digital Literacy Online Basic Computer Concept Courses: List of offered courses. The goal of the free Digital LiteracyThe ability to locate, organize, understand, evaluate,
and create information using digital technology. It
involves a working knowledge of current computer technology
and an understanding of how it can be used to communicate
with others. courses is to teach and assess basic computer concepts and skills.
Intermediate Computer Skills: These courses should be used to prepare for the Microsoft Business Worker Certificate Exams.
Intermediate Computer Skills Online Courses - Microsoft Office 2007 and 2003 Training Online Courses: List of Course Collections that provide the essential knowledge needed to start using any of these Microsoft Products.
Technical Professional Computer Skills: Information for individuals who are, or plan to become, Information Technology Professionals.
- Microsoft roadmap (PDF) to help you identify a learning path to achieve your career goals.