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The Job Search Toolbox

A One-Stop, Self-Serve Job Search Hub

 

Want to learn more? We encourage you to attend a Job Search Blueprint workshop!

Many of the resources on this page were created for a unique and comprehensive program we've designed called The Job Search Blueprint: Master the Basics. This workshop features premier foundational job search instruction, led by our top-notch job search professionals.  It covers everything from resumes to interviews, from using AI to negotiating a salary. It is held monthly at the workNet DuPage Career Center in Lisle and is free and open-to-the-public.

 

Document Hub

The Document Hub provides supporting documents and resources to guide your job search journey. We highly recommend attending the Job Search Blueprint workshop first, as the hub is designed to complement the workshop and help you apply what you learn with practical tools and worksheets.

Resume

Step 1 – This first step lays the foundation for a successful job search by helping you clarify your strengths, skills, and priorities.  Together, these tools give you the insight to target jobs that truly align with your skills, goals, and career priorities.

 

Step 2 – Building on the insights from Step 1, this step helps you turn your accomplishments, transferable skills, and salary priorities into a compelling resume.

  • Resume Examples, including formatting do's and don’ts
  • Resume AI Cheat Sheet  – provides guidance to create a polished, professional resume that highlights your strengths and positions you for the right opportunities.

 

Interview Preparation – Using the following gives you the foundation, your skills, accomplishments, and priorities, so your interview answers are focused, relevant, and compelling.

 

Preparing for Professional Connections –This step helps you confidently engage with professional connections and make meaningful impressions

Other online resources to explore:

The Job Search Blueprint Slide Deck

workNet DuPage's Job Board

workNet DuPage's Event Calendar

Community Events Calendar

Career One Stop

Job Search Videos

workNet DuPage Job Search Readiness Quiz

Illinois workNet

NorthStar – Test your computer skills and learn the basics for free!

GCF Global – Learn computer basics

College of DuPage - The Big Interview tool

Upwardly Global – a free program helping immigrants and refugees return to their professions. 

 

Community resources to explore:

People’s Resource Center:
Individual job coaching during and after the job search. Resume writing assistance and a variety of workshops including ESL and computer training.  Additional services include clothing and food bank.

College of DuPage Career Services and Financial Aid:
Career services staff assist individuals with developing employment plan and job search strategies.  Webinars and workshops offered in resume building, social media, LinkedIn, job search planning and Interview preparation. Financial Aid offers varies grants and scholarships to assist with tuition.  Free financial aid workshops are available.

Goodwill Workforce Center Lombard:
Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers provide a range of services aimed at helping individuals find employment and improve their job-related skills. These services typically include career counseling, resume writing assistance, interview preparation, job leads and regularly scheduled employer recruitment sessions.

Your Local Public Library's website. Visit the adult or business services department for assistance with:

  • Online career exploration, career assessments, etc.
  • Online resume builders and virtual resume reviews
  • Databases to create a target company list
  • Online learning platforms such as Udemy or LinkedIn Learning

Link to Community Partners:

PRC
Goodwill
COD CS
Local Libraries

Community Partners:

Local libraries have excellent career resources!"
Your Local Library
Job Search and Career Preparation Services"
College of DuPage Career Services Center
PRC
Goodwill