jobPrep version 3.0 is availble! See the updates and functionality available to you!

1. Welcome to the
jobPrep Mobile App
jobPrep is Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) April 2015

2. The Right App for the Right Job
More than just a job search tool, the jobPrep app offers job
preparation at your fingertips:
• learn about what you need to do to get the competitive
edge with articles & tips,
• learn how and where to get supportive services,
• connect to training programs for high demand jobs,
• connect to the virtual job club,
• find and apply for jobs,
• use the calendar to find local job fairs and workshops,
and
• Bookmark items to access anytime from the app or your
workNet Dashboard.
jobPrep is Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

3. Download the App Today
Android
• Android 4.0 and Higher
Apple
• iOS 7.0 and Higher
Amazon
• Kindle Fire, Fire HD & HDX, Fire Phone, Blackberry
Devices, and Non-Amazon Android (see Illinois
workNet FAQ for all details)
jobPrep is Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

4. Who Should Download the App?
• Job Seekers
• Laid Off Workers
• Workforce Partners
jobPrep is Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

5. About & Policies
• Prior to signing up users
can learn more about the
features of jobPrep by
clicking the ‘About
jobPrep’ button.
• Users can view the Privacy
Policy & Terms of Use.
jobPrep is Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
iPhone

6. Login
• Users are able to login to
the jobPrep app with their
existing Illinois workNet
account.
jobPrep is Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
iPhone Android

7. Sign Up
• Users sign up via a guided process where only basic personal
information is required.
jobPrep is Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
iPhoneAndroid iPhone

8. Main Navigation
• The main navigation
screen provides the
user access to the
core features within
the jobPrep app.
jobPrep is Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
iPhone Android

9. Job Openings
• The Job Openings feature
provides a list of current
job openings pulled from
various job search sites.
• Users can search for jobs
and filter search results
based on keywords,
location, industry, job
type, distance, and posted
date.
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Job Results -
Android
Job Filters -
iPhone

10. Job Openings Continued
• In addition to discovering
new job openings, jobPrep
allows the user to view the
job posting within the app.
• The user can bookmark
the posting, so he/she can
come back to it later.
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Job Posting -
Android
Full Job Listing
- iPhone

11. Local Services
• Users have the ability to
search for local services by
zip code, keyword, or both
in combination.
• The user can click on each
result for the full details of
what the location offers in
regards to services.
jobPrep is Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Local Services-
Android
Local Services
Filters- iPhone

12. Local Services Continued
• Users can read details
about services offered, call
or bookmark the facility,
locate the facility in maps,
and view the facility’s full
website.
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Location Detail
- Android
Map Directions
- iPhone

13. Training Programs
• The Training Programs
section of the app allows
users to search for WIOA
and Non-WIOA programs
that will help them train
for their desired career.
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Program Details
- Android
Search Results -
iPhone

14. Articles & Tips
• Articles and tips provide
users with a dynamic feed
of the most up-to-date
resources to help them
with their job search.
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Full Article -
iPhone
Article Listing -
Android

15. Events
• Events offer a list of
upcoming events such as
workshops, WIOA
Orientations, career fairs,
and more!
• Events may be saved to a
user’s calendar on their
mobile device.
jobPrep is Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Event Details -
Android
Event Listing -
iPhone

16. Illinois Virtual Job Club on
LinkedIn
• Users can learn
more about
the Virtual Job
Club and open
a new window
to access the
Job Club in
LinkedIn.
jobPrep is Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Job Club -
iPhone
Job Club –
LinkedIn

17. Bookmarks
• Every bookmarked item is saved to the user’s Illinois workNet dashboard and their
jobPrep app.
• Bookmarked items can then be accessed on Illinois workNet or in the jobPrep App
anytime.
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Bookmarks from My
Dashboard on Illinois workNet
Bookmarks -
iPhone

18. jobPrep Mobile App
• The jobPrep app is free and available
now.
• Use keyword jobPrep and visit:
http://www.illinoisworknet.com/jobprep
• Download the Illinois workNet
jobPrep Mobile App in Google Play,
iTunes, or Amazon.
jobPrep is Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)