Welcome to the Illinois workNet Tutorials Section

From setting up an Illinois workNet user account to creating a job-winning resume, the information you will learn from these videos can teach you how to better prepare for your job search.

Click on the tutorial links below, and watch videos designed to assist you in using the available tools on Illinois workNet.

• Welcome to Illinois workNet – learn how to make the most of Illinois workNet to locate jobs, support services and education opportunities.
• Key Sector Benefits - learn how to access information about areas of job growth, leading Illinois employers, specific education and training, and events in the Key Sectors pathway.

Getting Started with Illinois workNet video - learn how to set up an Individual Account.

Find a Job

• Networking - learn how to professionally network with others to find a job.
• Finding Sector Related Events - learn how to locate statewide and local Key Sectors events.
• Transferable Skills - learn how skills you have gained through life experience can be used to market yourself, get into a training program, or find a job.

Prepare for a Job

• Writing a Resume - review the steps of creating a resume, and learn about which type of resume you should use.
• Using Regional Economic Snapshots - learn how to access information on employment trends and levels for each Key Sector.
• Finding Wage Information - learn what wage you can reasonably expect for your link of work.
• How to Select the Right Resume Type - learn how to choose a resume that is right with your job history, skills and position you are applying for.
• Tips to Get a Job - learn about finding job opportunities that match your skills and interests.
• Tips to Help You Keep Your Job - learn about workplace skills that will help you be successful at your job.
• Volunteering as a Job Search Strategy - learn about how volunteering provides opportunities to learn new skills, network and gain confidence.
• Mature Worker Resume Writing Tips - tips for refreshing your resume as you re-enter the job market.
• Resume Writing When You Have Very Little Formal Work Experience - tips for writing a resume, when you have very little formal work experience.
• Career Goals - learn how to set short and long term career goals to achieve success.
• Money Management - learn about tools, and worksheets to help you set goals and manage your money.

Education

• Connecting to Education and Training Programs – learn how to get prepared for the job you want.

Disability Pathway

• Work Incentives Planning Assistance - Learn how individuals with disabilities can plan for employment and learn about vocational rehabilitation services. Clisck here to download the video transcript (Word).
• Disability Benefits and Information - Learn about state and federal benefits available to individuals with disabilities. Click here to download the video transcript (Word).
• Your Rights and Advocacy - Advocate for your rights. If you have accessibility issues or have experienced discrimination, locate resources to help you resolve these problems. Click here to download the video transcript (Word).
• Youth in Transition - Transition process is designed to improve a student's success in adulthood and at the workplace. Click here to download the video transcript (Word).

Services

• Services You Need To Be Successful - find work support services that will help you to achieve your goals.