Job Seeker Resources, Available 24/7
Looking for the ultimate online resource to guide every step of a job search? You're in the right place!
For a more hands-on experience, read the information at the bottom of the page.
Blueprint workshop attendees: view the slide deck.
Lay the Foundation
Lay the Foundation
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.
- Accomplishment Brainstorming Worksheet – highlights your achievements
- Toot Your Horn Worksheet – turn everyday work into accomplishment statements
- Transferable Skills AI Cheat Sheet – identifies versatile skills you can leverage
- Salary and Company Research Worksheet (know your salary worth, needs, and wants) – ensures you know your worth and what you need from a role
- Negotiate Your Worth (video)
Build Your Resume
Build Your Resume
Building on the insights from the previous step, this step helps you turn your accomplishments, transferable skills, and salary priorities into a compelling resume.
- Resume Examples, including formatting dos and do nots
- Resume AI Cheat Sheet – provides guidance to create a polished, professional resume that highlights your strengths and positions you for the right opportunities.
Prepare for Interviews
Prepare for Interviews
The following gives you the foundation—your skills, accomplishments, and priorities—so your interview answers are focused, relevant, and compelling.
- Interview AI Cheat Sheet – helps you anticipate questions and craft strong, story-based answers
- Company Research Worksheet – ensures you understand the organization and can tailor your responses
- College of DuPage – The Big Interview tool
- The C.A.R.L. Method (video)
- Nervous vs. Excited (video)
Connections
Connections
This section helps you confidently engage with professional connections and make meaningful impressions.
- Creating the Perfect Introduction – a strong introduction clearly shows your value and sparks curiosity with professional connections.
- Informational Interviewing– helps you gain insights, build connections, and discover hidden job opportunities.
- Informational Interviews
- Informational Interview Mistakes to Avoid
- So, What Do You Do? (video)
- The Introvert’s Guide to Networking (video)
- The 3 Bones of Networking for Student Success (video)
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for your job search, helping recruiters find you and expanding your professional network.
Success at Your New Job
Success at Your New Job
Congratulations on your new job! Follow these tips to set yourself up for success from the very start.
workNet Resources
workNet Resources
workNet DuPage maintains a robust collection of resources designed to assist job seekers.
- workNet DuPage Job Search Readiness Quiz
- Job Search Videos
- The Job Search Blueprint Slide Deck
- workNet DuPage’s Job Board
- workNet DuPage’s Event Calendar
- Community Events Calendar
- Google Map of Job Seeker Resources in DuPage County
Community Resources
Community Resources
DuPage County offers a wealth of free job seeker resources. Listed here are a few of our valued community partners.
- 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
- Google Map of Job Seeker Resources
Other Online Resources
Other Online Resources
Discover more online tools to support your job search.
- Career One Stop
- Illinois workNet
- College of DuPage – The Big Interview tool
- NorthStar – Test your computer skills and learn the basics for free!
- GCF Global – Learn computer basics
- Upwardly Global – a free program helping immigrants and refugees return to their professions.
