1. Optimal Resume
How to access the new resume writer program
 Visit https://www2.illinoisworknet.com/ and
make an account
 Click “My Dashboard” up in the top right
corner
 Scroll down to “Resume Builder” Section
from there to access all modules
 Click the module for the document you
would like to upload or create
 Name document and get started!

2. Modules
 Resume Writing: Build a resume from scratch, by browsing and adding sections, or by
editing sample resumes with your information using a variety of document tools
including resume tips & samples, section examples, and action verbs
 Letter Writing: Build anything from cover letters to thank-you letters from scratch, by
type, or by selecting sample letters and editing them with your information
 Portfolios: Create an online gallery of your work that can be downloaded, shared, or
added to your Optimal Resume website
 Assessments: Identify your transferable skills and abilities by creating a skills inventory,
accomplishment sheet, or proficiency list
 Interviews: Select interview types or build your own and practice answering interview
questions with video and audio footage of yourself
 Video Resumes: Record a video resume with a script/ teleprompter
 Websites: Collate your different Optimal Resume documents into one organized area
with templates