Job Searchers
Applying for Jobs
Before you submit an application, you need to write a resume and cover letter. Additionally, you may want to start preparing for interviews.
Resumes and Cover Letters
You will need to submit a resume and cover letter with your job applications. These will provide potential employers with information about your experience and background.
Preparing for Interviews
Preparing for interviews may include researching prospective employers, practicing for the meeting and finding appropriate clothing.
Tools
Job Search Record »
(Illinois workNet)
Keep track of jobs you have applied for and followup information.
Online Application Organizer »
Print out this organizer to keep track of websites where you have created accounts, as well as your usernames and passwords, to make logging back in to these sites easier. Be sure to keep this document in a safe place.
Organize Yourself »
(Illinois workNet)
Personal Information Sheet »
(Illinois workNet)
A printable fact sheet that you can fill out and carry with you. Use this to list most of the information required when filling out a job application, so you won’t have to gather it again for each new application. Keep this sheet in a safe place, as much of the information is personal.