This one-page guide provides tools and resources librarian's can use to assist patrons with their job search, career transition, first job search, and more.

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Librarian's Guide to
Using Illinois workNet to Help Patrons
Whether patrons are just starting to think about careers or transitioning into a new career, they can benefit
from using Illinois workNet.
 Interactive tools, videos, guidance, and related resources provide the foundation for patrons to reach their
training and employment goals.
 Articles dive into the details and provide more guidance based on a patron’s specific situation.
The career-building topics below provide guidance and
resources to help patrons that have:
 Minimal work experience.
 Experience, and are interested in changing careers.
 Experience, and are interested in advancing in their
industry.
You can direct patrons to these free resources by:
 Posting Quick Step Guides.
 Linking to Illinois workNet from your website.
 Directing them to the resources as they request
information.
 Incorporating Illinois workNet into workshops.
Interactive Tools & Guides to
Explore Career Pathways:
 Employment 101
Guide
 Career, Wages, and
Trends Search
 Skills and Interest Surveys
Interactive Tools & Guides
to Prepare & Find Job
Openings:
Prepare / Qualify Tools:
 Employment 101
Guide
 Job Skill & Digital Literacy Guides
 Resume Builder
Job Finding Tools:
 Illinois workNet JobFinder
 Illinois JobLink
Networking & Connecting Tools:
 Event Calendar
 Student and Trade Connections
 News & Updates
Interactive Tools to Find &
Get Training:
 Employment 101 Guide
 Training Program
Search
 Apprenticeship Search
 Adult Education Search
Interactive Tools & Guides to
Find Support Services:
 FAQ
 Glossary
 Illinois workNet Service
Finder
Interactive Tools & Guides
to Find Layoff Assistance:
 Company Layoff
Search
 Layoff Recovery Step
Guide
For more information about using Illinois workNet to help patrons, go to:
www.illinoisworknet.com/Libraries