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Printable Documents

Throughout the Illinois workNet Portal there are many documents available to help you in your job search. Listed below are all of the printable resources. Click on any document, in your preferred file format, and print it out.

Computer Skills Training ___________________________________________

Elevate America Program - Fact Sheet for Individuals: Full description of the Illinois-Microsoft Elevate America program, a public-private partnership between the State of Illinois and Microsoft. The purpose of the program is to provide a no-cost opportunity for individuals to increase their technology skills.


Elevate America Program
- Instructions for returning to courses you have already started (PDF) (HTML) (MS Word)


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 Literacy Link opens in a new window 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 Getting Started and Vista and XP Essentials Online Courses: List of Course Collections that provide the essential knowledge needed to start using any of these Microsoft products.

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.

Elevate America Intermediate Level/Business Worker Online Courses - List of Course Collections. These courses are for individuals who use, or will use, Microsoft Windows XP, Office 2003, Windows Vista, or Office 2007. These courses help prepare individuals for Business Certification Exams. Elevate America VOUCHERS REQUIRED.

Technical Professional Computer Skills:  Information for individuals who are, or plan to become, Information Technology Professionals. 


Summer Youth Employment Program ___________________________________________

Summer Youth Employment Program -
Activity 1: Getting Started with Illinois workNet -introduction to using Illinois workNet™, setting up an e-mail Link opens in a new window account, and opening your My Illinois workNet account.

Summer Youth Employment Program
Activity 2: Introduction to Exploring Careers and Training
- learn about the information and tools available to you for exploring career Link opens in a new window choices and training and complete an Interest Profile.

Summer Youth Employment Program
Activity 3: Introduction to Job Search Preparation and Resume Writing
- learn about preparing for a job search and the tools available in Illinois workNet™.

Summer Youth Employment Program
Activity 4: Introduction to Job Searching and Applying for a Job
- learn about job searching resources on Illinois workNet™ and review information on applying for a job.

Summer Youth Employment Program
Activity 5: Introduction to Interviewing for a Job
- learn about web resources you can use for preparing before, during, and after a job Link opens in a new window interview Link opens in a new window.

Summer Youth Employment Program
Activity 6: Introduction to Workplace Skills
- learn about workplace skills Link opens in a new window, soft skills Link opens in a new window, and include behaviors and attitudes that will help you keep a job.

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) Link opens in a new window and ARRA with the Illinois workNet activities and where the information is located within www.illinoisworknet.com. (click on the download format - MS Word Link opens in a new window, PDF Link opens in a new window , Large Font Link opens in a new window)

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 Link opens in a new window, PDF Link opens in a new window


Portfolio ___________________________________________

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 verbs Link opens in a new window and key words divided into specific skill and career areas.

Resume Examples - select the resume example and format you wish to use as a guideline for developing your professional resume.

Functional Resume Link opens in a new window: a resume organized by skills and functions with limited information on employment history.

Chronological Resume Link opens in a new window: a resume format that emphasizes employment history in reverse chronological order (most recent job first).

Combination Resume Link opens in a new window: a resume format that combines the strengths of functional and chronological resumes.

Youth: a resume format for youth with minimal work experience.


Job Search
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Getting Started -
use these worksheets to walk you through the steps to find training and to find a job.

Career Exploration - use these worksheets for exploring careers.

Job Interview Work Sheets - 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.

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Resources for Re-Entry Candidates

Certificate of Relief from Disabilities - an application made available at the Prisoner Review Board site.

List of Acceptable Identification Documents - used to verify personal data and/or residency.

Hearing Officer Facility Locations - Contact the Driver Services Facility External link opens in a new window of your choice to confirm the availability of a hearing officer.  Call ahead as several facilities are open dependent upon staffing.

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