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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 a section heading below to review helpful documents, in your preferred file format. Then click on any document and print it out.

My Activities For Job and Career Planning

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) Link opens in a new window (MS Word) Link opens in a new window (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.

Glossary - 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)

Getting Started In Illinois workNet


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

Portfolio (including Resume)

InstructionsInstructions for saving Illinois workNet web pages as PDF and printing large 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 verbs

Action verbs are used on resumes to identify the skills,
experience, and accomplishments of job seekers.

Glossary - 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

Resume organized by skills and functions with limited
information on employment history.

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

  • Minimal Work Experience (PDF) Link opens in a new window
  • Welding or Building Maintenance (PDF) Link opens in a new window

Chronological Resume

Resume format that emphasizes employment history in
reverse chronological order.

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

Combination Resume

Resume format that combines the strengths of functional
and chronological resumes.

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

  • Medical Laboratory Technician (PDF) Link opens in a new window
  • Summer Internship (PDF) Link opens in a new window

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

  • Youth Resume 1 - Recent High School Graduate (PDF) Link opens in a new window
  • Youth Resume 2 - Not Yet Graduated (PDF) Link opens in a new window

Find a Training Program and Career Planning

InstructionsInstructions for saving Illinois workNet web pages as PDF and printing large print.


Career Exploration -
use these worksheets for exploring careers.


Find Jobs and Interviewing

InstructionsInstructions for saving Illinois workNet web pages as PDF and printing large 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.


Computer Skills Training

InstructionsInstructions for saving Illinois workNet web pages as PDF and printing large 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.
Glossary - 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 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) Link opens in a new windowto help you identify a learning path to achieve your career goals.
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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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