Illinois workNet and Optimal Resume provide online career tools to help job seekers build optimal impressions for employers. These tools include skills assessments, resume building, cover letter templates, portfolio creation, video resumes, websites, and interview practice. Users can access all documents and profiles through a central Document Center for storage and organization of their career materials.
With AppFolio Campaigns you can market unit types for multi-family and student housing properties. This enables you to advertise a unit type on your listings, as well as collect guest cards and take applications, without needing to specify the exact unit
GWT 2.0 introduces several new features that make AJAX development easier, including a performance analysis tool, improved in-browser development mode, code splitting, a compile report, declarative UI binding with UiBinder, resource bundles, and enhanced layout panels. Key benefits are easier development through writing Java code, improved debugging with in-browser mode, reduced payload sizes through code splitting, and more responsive UIs using resource bundles. The presentation provided an overview and examples of these new features.
The document provides an overview of a webinar discussing different resume formats. It introduces the presenters and asks why resumes are still needed. It then discusses the key differences between resumes for mature workers versus new graduates. The major elements of any resume are listed as well as common mistakes people make. Advice is provided on how to avoid mistakes and alternatives to traditional resumes. Finally, the webinar discusses chronological, functional, and combination resume formats.
Created for Illinois workNet, this presentation was on different tools and resources available to help you decide if you want to start your own busines..
Illinois workNet hosted a webinar on May 23, 2017 that featured our Resume Builder Tool. The focus of this webinar was actually building a resume with the tool. During the webinar we focused on the following resume tool features:
• Selecting a sample
• Editing sections
• Using the format features
• Infobytes, Action Verbs and Examples.
Have you ever evaluated the skills and abilities that you possess and would highlight in your resume or on an interview? The Resume Builder tool in Illinois workNet offers so much more than just creating a resume. On the May 18, 2017 we covered the different aspects of using the Skills Inventory and the Proficiency List assessments.
With AppFolio Campaigns you can market unit types for multi-family and student housing properties. This enables you to advertise a unit type on your listings, as well as collect guest cards and take applications, without needing to specify the exact unit
GWT 2.0 introduces several new features that make AJAX development easier, including a performance analysis tool, improved in-browser development mode, code splitting, a compile report, declarative UI binding with UiBinder, resource bundles, and enhanced layout panels. Key benefits are easier development through writing Java code, improved debugging with in-browser mode, reduced payload sizes through code splitting, and more responsive UIs using resource bundles. The presentation provided an overview and examples of these new features.
The document provides an overview of a webinar discussing different resume formats. It introduces the presenters and asks why resumes are still needed. It then discusses the key differences between resumes for mature workers versus new graduates. The major elements of any resume are listed as well as common mistakes people make. Advice is provided on how to avoid mistakes and alternatives to traditional resumes. Finally, the webinar discusses chronological, functional, and combination resume formats.
Created for Illinois workNet, this presentation was on different tools and resources available to help you decide if you want to start your own busines..
Illinois workNet hosted a webinar on May 23, 2017 that featured our Resume Builder Tool. The focus of this webinar was actually building a resume with the tool. During the webinar we focused on the following resume tool features:
• Selecting a sample
• Editing sections
• Using the format features
• Infobytes, Action Verbs and Examples.
Have you ever evaluated the skills and abilities that you possess and would highlight in your resume or on an interview? The Resume Builder tool in Illinois workNet offers so much more than just creating a resume. On the May 18, 2017 we covered the different aspects of using the Skills Inventory and the Proficiency List assessments.
Odoo - How to create awesome websites and e-commerceOdoo
Odoo CMS allows users to easily create professional websites without technical skills. The document demonstrates how to build a website for a fictional organic food delivery company called Organic'A. Key features include dragging and dropping elements to design pages, blogging, e-commerce store setup, and online job postings - all integrated with the Odoo backend system. The presentation walks through designing a homepage, blog, online store, and job postings using various Odoo apps.
This document provides an overview of the features available in the Optimal Resume Letter and Portfolio Builder tool. It outlines how to access the tool and create resumes, cover letters, portfolios, video resumes, and websites. Templates, samples, and editing tools are available for each document type. Videos are also available to demonstrate how to use each feature of the resume building platform.
Samples (and results) of some of the best websites and marketing campaigns in the staffing industry.
Check out the free webinar with full details: http://www.lunchwithhaley.com/videos/show-n-tell/
This document provides an overview of training on the Unify assessment platform. It outlines key agreements for the training, notes that a parking lot will be used for questions, and details how to log into Unify accounts. It explains how to create item banks and sources to store questions, and demonstrates how to build multiple choice, dropdown, numeric grid, text entry, order, extended text, and rubric item types. Finally, it outlines the process for creating tests, administering online tests to students, and scanning answer keys for scoring.
The document provides tips for freelancers on creating an effective Upwork profile and online presence. It recommends establishing a professional email address, creating a LinkedIn profile, and developing skills relevant to the freelancer's field. The document outlines Upwork's membership plans and fee structure. It also explains Upwork's "connect" system, which limits the number of job applications freelancers can submit each month but allows more with a paid membership. The overall aim is to help freelancers strategically develop their online profiles and skills to succeed in freelance work.
This document summarizes a presentation about Microsoft Search on Bing. It introduces Microsoft Search on Bing as a way to combine Office 365 search and web search into a single experience. The presentation demonstrates how to log in and do sample searches on Microsoft Search on Bing. It also covers enabling Microsoft Search on Bing as an admin, using the admin portal to manage bookmarks, Q&As, locations and other settings. Finally, it discusses best practices for user adoption, including identifying stakeholders, defining search scenarios, testing readiness and rolling it out in stages.
This document discusses features from an INBOUND14 conference, including new personalization tools, a calendar tool, an email dashboard and optimizer, Sidekick and HubSpot CRM tools. It prompts discussion questions about how attendees would use the new personalization features, how they currently manage campaigns, common email pitfalls, whether their sales team uses similar tools, and which CRM system they currently use. The second part discusses finding a balance between sales and marketing, including focusing on personas, content that should be used, putting the right information on forms, using workflows to connect teams, and putting data and workflows into sales team inboxes.
The document provides examples of objectives and key results (OKRs) for different roles within an engineering organization. It includes OKRs for roles like VP of Engineering, Chief Architect, Software Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, and Data Scientist. The OKRs are structured using the "I will ______ as measured by ________" format and focus on goals that can be achieved within a specific timeframe, often by the end of a quarter or sprint, with measurable key results. The document is intended to provide guidance for teams in setting their own OKRs by giving examples of well-structured goals aligned to specific roles.
This document summarizes a webinar about using the report writer functionality in the Abila MIP accounting software. The webinar aimed to help users who were hesitant to use the report writer and instead exported data to Excel to create reports. It covered the different tabs in the report setup screens to configure reports, including content, filters, groups, options, and layout. Building the skills of staff members to become "champions" of the report writer was discussed as a way to increase adoption. The webinar provided examples of configuring various report elements and concluded with next steps and Q&A.
This document provides an overview of activities in December 2016 related to the ERPNext/Frappe project. Key activities included:
- Improving the activity log in the payroll process to display employee data in a table rather than a list for easier reading.
- Creating a new user type called "Business User" to allow restricted access for basic tasks.
- Solving several issues flagged on GitHub, with a focus on improving the usability and functionality of various modules.
- Writing blog posts and help documentation to help new users get started with ERPNext and understand core concepts.
The document highlights progress and contributions made to the project last month, with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
This presentation provides step-by-step instruction on how to use the Video Resume and Website Builder tools within the Illinois workNet Resume Builder.
Positive People - Self Employment - Website Design (Torquay, 06/09/2018)Cosmic
1) The self-employment programme provides information on starting a website for a small business. It covers topics like site planning, content, design, and legal requirements.
2) Two presenters, Jamie and Pete, share their experiences getting into the web industry. They now help clients with all aspects of developing a website.
3) Creating a professional website is important for controlling your online presence and reputation. It allows potential customers to find you and trust your business online.
Information Analysis, Repackaging and Consolidationssusercf9767
The document discusses various types of digital content that can be created for marketing purposes such as blogs, videos, podcasts, newsletters, and more. It outlines the digital content creation process, including researching audience needs, planning content topics and formats, creating the content, and measuring performance. Various content ideas are provided such as blog posts, gated content like whitepapers and ebooks, graphics, videos, podcasts, newsletters, and other informational products. The key benefits of digital content creation are building trust, authority and visibility to attract and convert more customers.
This document outlines the seven steps to developing a successful Office 365 roadmap: 1) Define organizational goals and strategy, 2) Identify current user issues, 3) Group issues into addressable problem areas, 4) Evaluate Office 365 technologies to address problems, 5) Create the roadmap, 6) Develop success criteria, and 7) Revisit the roadmap regularly. The presenter emphasizes starting with goals and current problems, mapping issues to technologies like OneDrive and Teams, and creating measurable success criteria to guide the roadmap.
In this presentation, I cover
--Account personalizations (about you and start page)
--Sign into your Office apps on the desktop to add your account(s)
--Add your places (you can have OneDrive for Biz, OneDrive, SharePoint & more)
--Introduction to main apps (Teams, OneDrive for Business & SharePoint)
--Resources
--Subscribe to my YouTube channel and my newsletter
Adam Ochs presented at the March 2018 Sharepoint Fest D.C. on developing an Office 365 roadmap. He discussed that an Office 365 roadmap should communicate an organization's strategy and path for productivity technologies over major steps. The seven steps to building a successful roadmap included: 1) defining goals and strategy, 2) identifying current user issues, 3) grouping issues into problem areas, 4) evaluating Office 365 technologies, 5) creating the roadmap, 6) developing success criteria, and 7) regularly revisiting and updating the roadmap. Developing a comprehensive roadmap is important for strategic planning and communicating an organization's path for Office 365.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective job search plan. It emphasizes the importance of organization and outlines specific steps to take, including setting up a professional email address, assessing skills to determine suitable jobs, creating a log to track applications, planning a daily schedule, drafting cover letters and resumes, completing online applications, and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the process. Key elements are developing strategies to optimize visibility to recruiters in today's competitive environment.
Positive People - Self Employment - Website Design (Honiton, 20/09/2018)Cosmic
The document provides an overview of self-employment and website development. It discusses the importance of having a website for businesses, including controlling one's online reputation and presence. It covers topics like site planning, writing a brief, design guidance, and legal considerations like newsletters, GDPR compliance, and privacy policies. Site planning involves determining the business purpose, target audience, and standard/required pages. Design guidance focuses on branding elements, colors, fonts, layout, and example sites. Newsletters and GDPR compliance require opt-in processes, transparency about data use, and ability to access or delete personal information. The document aims to educate on essential website elements and legal obligations for self-employed individuals.
Illinois workNet - Telling the Story in Case NotesDee Reinhardt
This document provides guidance on writing effective case notes. It defines case notes and explains that they should tell a story that any reader can understand. The document outlines best practices for writing case notes, such as using proper grammar and terminology, focusing on facts, and avoiding bias or personal details. It also recommends including who, what, when, where, why and next steps. Examples of good and poor case notes are provided. Overall, the document aims to teach caseworkers how to document client interactions and progress in a clear, consistent manner.
Odoo - How to create awesome websites and e-commerceOdoo
Odoo CMS allows users to easily create professional websites without technical skills. The document demonstrates how to build a website for a fictional organic food delivery company called Organic'A. Key features include dragging and dropping elements to design pages, blogging, e-commerce store setup, and online job postings - all integrated with the Odoo backend system. The presentation walks through designing a homepage, blog, online store, and job postings using various Odoo apps.
This document provides an overview of the features available in the Optimal Resume Letter and Portfolio Builder tool. It outlines how to access the tool and create resumes, cover letters, portfolios, video resumes, and websites. Templates, samples, and editing tools are available for each document type. Videos are also available to demonstrate how to use each feature of the resume building platform.
Samples (and results) of some of the best websites and marketing campaigns in the staffing industry.
Check out the free webinar with full details: http://www.lunchwithhaley.com/videos/show-n-tell/
This document provides an overview of training on the Unify assessment platform. It outlines key agreements for the training, notes that a parking lot will be used for questions, and details how to log into Unify accounts. It explains how to create item banks and sources to store questions, and demonstrates how to build multiple choice, dropdown, numeric grid, text entry, order, extended text, and rubric item types. Finally, it outlines the process for creating tests, administering online tests to students, and scanning answer keys for scoring.
The document provides tips for freelancers on creating an effective Upwork profile and online presence. It recommends establishing a professional email address, creating a LinkedIn profile, and developing skills relevant to the freelancer's field. The document outlines Upwork's membership plans and fee structure. It also explains Upwork's "connect" system, which limits the number of job applications freelancers can submit each month but allows more with a paid membership. The overall aim is to help freelancers strategically develop their online profiles and skills to succeed in freelance work.
This document summarizes a presentation about Microsoft Search on Bing. It introduces Microsoft Search on Bing as a way to combine Office 365 search and web search into a single experience. The presentation demonstrates how to log in and do sample searches on Microsoft Search on Bing. It also covers enabling Microsoft Search on Bing as an admin, using the admin portal to manage bookmarks, Q&As, locations and other settings. Finally, it discusses best practices for user adoption, including identifying stakeholders, defining search scenarios, testing readiness and rolling it out in stages.
This document discusses features from an INBOUND14 conference, including new personalization tools, a calendar tool, an email dashboard and optimizer, Sidekick and HubSpot CRM tools. It prompts discussion questions about how attendees would use the new personalization features, how they currently manage campaigns, common email pitfalls, whether their sales team uses similar tools, and which CRM system they currently use. The second part discusses finding a balance between sales and marketing, including focusing on personas, content that should be used, putting the right information on forms, using workflows to connect teams, and putting data and workflows into sales team inboxes.
The document provides examples of objectives and key results (OKRs) for different roles within an engineering organization. It includes OKRs for roles like VP of Engineering, Chief Architect, Software Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, and Data Scientist. The OKRs are structured using the "I will ______ as measured by ________" format and focus on goals that can be achieved within a specific timeframe, often by the end of a quarter or sprint, with measurable key results. The document is intended to provide guidance for teams in setting their own OKRs by giving examples of well-structured goals aligned to specific roles.
This document summarizes a webinar about using the report writer functionality in the Abila MIP accounting software. The webinar aimed to help users who were hesitant to use the report writer and instead exported data to Excel to create reports. It covered the different tabs in the report setup screens to configure reports, including content, filters, groups, options, and layout. Building the skills of staff members to become "champions" of the report writer was discussed as a way to increase adoption. The webinar provided examples of configuring various report elements and concluded with next steps and Q&A.
This document provides an overview of activities in December 2016 related to the ERPNext/Frappe project. Key activities included:
- Improving the activity log in the payroll process to display employee data in a table rather than a list for easier reading.
- Creating a new user type called "Business User" to allow restricted access for basic tasks.
- Solving several issues flagged on GitHub, with a focus on improving the usability and functionality of various modules.
- Writing blog posts and help documentation to help new users get started with ERPNext and understand core concepts.
The document highlights progress and contributions made to the project last month, with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
This presentation provides step-by-step instruction on how to use the Video Resume and Website Builder tools within the Illinois workNet Resume Builder.
Positive People - Self Employment - Website Design (Torquay, 06/09/2018)Cosmic
1) The self-employment programme provides information on starting a website for a small business. It covers topics like site planning, content, design, and legal requirements.
2) Two presenters, Jamie and Pete, share their experiences getting into the web industry. They now help clients with all aspects of developing a website.
3) Creating a professional website is important for controlling your online presence and reputation. It allows potential customers to find you and trust your business online.
Information Analysis, Repackaging and Consolidationssusercf9767
The document discusses various types of digital content that can be created for marketing purposes such as blogs, videos, podcasts, newsletters, and more. It outlines the digital content creation process, including researching audience needs, planning content topics and formats, creating the content, and measuring performance. Various content ideas are provided such as blog posts, gated content like whitepapers and ebooks, graphics, videos, podcasts, newsletters, and other informational products. The key benefits of digital content creation are building trust, authority and visibility to attract and convert more customers.
This document outlines the seven steps to developing a successful Office 365 roadmap: 1) Define organizational goals and strategy, 2) Identify current user issues, 3) Group issues into addressable problem areas, 4) Evaluate Office 365 technologies to address problems, 5) Create the roadmap, 6) Develop success criteria, and 7) Revisit the roadmap regularly. The presenter emphasizes starting with goals and current problems, mapping issues to technologies like OneDrive and Teams, and creating measurable success criteria to guide the roadmap.
In this presentation, I cover
--Account personalizations (about you and start page)
--Sign into your Office apps on the desktop to add your account(s)
--Add your places (you can have OneDrive for Biz, OneDrive, SharePoint & more)
--Introduction to main apps (Teams, OneDrive for Business & SharePoint)
--Resources
--Subscribe to my YouTube channel and my newsletter
Adam Ochs presented at the March 2018 Sharepoint Fest D.C. on developing an Office 365 roadmap. He discussed that an Office 365 roadmap should communicate an organization's strategy and path for productivity technologies over major steps. The seven steps to building a successful roadmap included: 1) defining goals and strategy, 2) identifying current user issues, 3) grouping issues into problem areas, 4) evaluating Office 365 technologies, 5) creating the roadmap, 6) developing success criteria, and 7) regularly revisiting and updating the roadmap. Developing a comprehensive roadmap is important for strategic planning and communicating an organization's path for Office 365.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective job search plan. It emphasizes the importance of organization and outlines specific steps to take, including setting up a professional email address, assessing skills to determine suitable jobs, creating a log to track applications, planning a daily schedule, drafting cover letters and resumes, completing online applications, and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the process. Key elements are developing strategies to optimize visibility to recruiters in today's competitive environment.
Positive People - Self Employment - Website Design (Honiton, 20/09/2018)Cosmic
The document provides an overview of self-employment and website development. It discusses the importance of having a website for businesses, including controlling one's online reputation and presence. It covers topics like site planning, writing a brief, design guidance, and legal considerations like newsletters, GDPR compliance, and privacy policies. Site planning involves determining the business purpose, target audience, and standard/required pages. Design guidance focuses on branding elements, colors, fonts, layout, and example sites. Newsletters and GDPR compliance require opt-in processes, transparency about data use, and ability to access or delete personal information. The document aims to educate on essential website elements and legal obligations for self-employed individuals.
Illinois workNet - Telling the Story in Case NotesDee Reinhardt
This document provides guidance on writing effective case notes. It defines case notes and explains that they should tell a story that any reader can understand. The document outlines best practices for writing case notes, such as using proper grammar and terminology, focusing on facts, and avoiding bias or personal details. It also recommends including who, what, when, where, why and next steps. Examples of good and poor case notes are provided. Overall, the document aims to teach caseworkers how to document client interactions and progress in a clear, consistent manner.
This document provides information on using social media and digital tools for job searching. It lists social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, SlideShare, and Twitter that can be used to find jobs, connect with professionals, and create an online presence. It also lists resume tools for creating and storing resumes online like About.me, Behance, Box.net, and LinkedIn. Finally, it provides recommendations for job search apps, networking sites, local job boards, and interview preparation resources.
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This is a presentation that I give to groups on a regular basis.
Created for www.illinoisworknet.com this webinar includes guest speaker Laurie Huspen of Valuable Resources Company. We discussed the how-to's of being successful during interviews including the Top 10 Questions to Answer and Top 10 Questions to Ask. To see the recording go to http://ow.ly/moNtQ
Are you between careers and trying to figure out how to best promote yourself. This webinar, prepared for www.illinoisworknet.com, discusses education, transferable skills and soft skills as they relate to your job search. View the recorded webinar at http://ow.ly/moORP
Prepared for www.illinoisworknet.com this presentation speaks to why you need to be prepared in any situation to explain what you do to promote yourself as a job seeker or you business. Watch the recorded session at http://ow.ly/moNZq
At a job fair, employers seek to brand their organization, source suitable candidates, and attract new talent. Job seekers should research companies attending, bring tailored resumes, dress professionally, and prepare questions. When speaking with employers, job seekers should demonstrate a positive attitude, communication skills, motivation, confidence and organization through their appearance and answers. Employers look for these soft skills and signs the candidate will be a good cultural fit and representative of their company.
The document summarizes the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program in Kane, DeKalb, and Kendall Counties in Illinois. The WIA provides funding for workforce training and employment programs aimed at meeting the needs of businesses and job seekers. It is managed locally through a one-stop delivery system called Illinois workNet Centers. The WIA serves three main groups - youth aged 16-21, economically disadvantaged adults, and dislocated workers who have lost their jobs. Services include skills assessments, career counseling, training programs, and connecting individuals with employment opportunities.
This presentation focuses on Incumbent Worker Training to avert layoffs for business in the Kane, DeKalb and Kendall county areas of Illinois. If you need additional information there are contact numbers at the end of the presentation.
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9. DocumentCenter
• The Document Center
offers storage for files
you create or upload
• Access it from the
Resume home page
• Access it from the
toolbar.
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12. • Skills listed (35)
based upon your
industry choice
• Experiences by type
• Add specific
anecdotes by skill &
experience
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SkillsAssessment
13. SkillsAssessment
• Hover over a skill to
find out the definition
• Skills may be added
or deleted
• Experience categories
can be added,
deleted or reordered
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14. SkillsAssessment
• Select the skill and
category
• Click Add
• Enter your anecdote
in the box
• Enhance it with
document
formatting features
like bold or italic
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15. SkillsAssessment
• Next phase is Abilities
• Same process as Skills
• Abilities listed (52) based
upon your industry choice
• Add or delete abilities
• Add, delete or reorder
experience
• Select Add to include your
anecdotes
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16. SkillsAssessment
• Create multiple
assessments by industry
or Job Family
• Select an occupation
from an associated ONET
listing
• Review the ONET job
details to include
appropriate descriptions
in your assessment
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17. • Complete the
assessment process by
adding your
Proficiencies
• Select Add in
Proficiency column
• Indicate level of
Experience
• Rate your Experience
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SkillsAssessment
18. • Add comments in
the next column
• Add or delete
proficiencies
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SkillsAssessment
19. SkillsAssessment
• After entering your comments, you can return to edit or add at any time
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20. SkillsAssessment
• Manage your assessments
from the Document Center
• Select any assessment you
created to make edits
• Delete ones you no longer
need
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22. ResumeBuilder
• From the Document
Center – Select Resume
Builder
• Select Create New
Resume to get started
• Select one of your
existing resumes to edit
or delete
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23. ResumeBuilder
• Create a new resume
• Upload an existing
resume
You cannot edit a resume
that you upload
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25. ResumeBuilder
• Start from
Scratch is for
experienced
resume writers
– you have a
blank slate.
February2014IllinoisworkNet-OptimalResume
26. ResumeBuilder
• Browse Samples –
provides templates
from which you can
select a resume to use
• 145 total samples are
available
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29. ResumeBuilder
• Review a full-size
sample
• When you find one
you wish to use, Select
Use this Sample
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30. ResumeBuilder
• After making
your selection,
the builder
automatically
enters your
contact
information
• You can edit
the different
areas with
YOUR
information
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31. ResumeBuilder
• The edit tools help you:
Style your resume
Format
Spellcheck
Edit, reorder or delete
sections
Offer tips and instructions
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32. ResumeBuilder
• Browse Section Sets –
allows you to set up
your resume with only
the sections.
• Enter YOUR
information
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35. ResumeBuilder
• After making
your
selection, the
blank
template
opens in the
edit screen
• To edit an
area, hover
over sections,
select the
colored area
to edit
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36. ResumeBuilder
• The edit box
opens upon
selecting a
section in all of
the editable
areas of the
document
• Section name
can be edited
• Text formatting is
editable with
standard features
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37. ResumeBuilder
• Examples
• Action Verbs
• Infobytes
• Help you with
suggestions to
make your
resume
stronger
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41. ResumeBuilder
• Experience allows
you to add:
Employer Name
Employer Location
Employer website
Date range of
employment
Job Title
Job Description
• Use WYSIWYG
tools
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42. ResumeBuilder
• Tools help you
make your resume
unique.
Formatting
Spell Check
History
• Sections
• Resources
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44. ResumeBuilder
• The Skills Section
helps you by
allowing you to
include key terms
and phrases from
your industry
• Pull terms from your
My Skills
• Make use of the
ONET tool to help
you add the proper
keywords
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45. ResumeBuilder
• Using the My Skills section links you to the items from your Skill
Inventory
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46. ResumeBuilder
• While in the resume builder you have additional tools
Rename, Clone, GPS, Download, Share, Print Preview, To Do, or Switch Resumes
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47. ResumeBuilder
• GPS - Opt-in to share with
employers (covered later)
• Download your finished version
• Share by email or other system
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48. ResumeBuilder
• Preview the print version
• Make a list of things To
Do for your resume
• Switch between resumes
in case you need to make
multiple changes
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50. LetterBuilder
• Letter Builder helps
you build letters in
the same way as the
Resume Builder
• Access letters from
the Document
Center
• Select Create New
Letter
• Choose from an
existing letter
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51. LetterBuilder
• After selecting
Create new letter
• Name the letter
• Select Start Letter
• Option to upload a
letter
Uploaded letters cannot
be edited.
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56. LetterBuilder
• The editing tools
included as the same
across the platform:
Examples
Action Verbs
Infobytes
Style
Formatting
WYSIWYG
Tools
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59. PortfolioBuilder
• Access from
the Document
Center
• Compile your
collateral
materials in
one place for
easy access
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68. VideoResume
• Video Resume gives
viewers the
opportunity to see
how you present
yourself
• Video Resumes are a
current technology
tool in which you share
2-3 minutes about
your career
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70. VideoResume
• Two options are
available
• With Teleprompter –
provides a script
that you create to
read during your
recording
• Without
Teleprompter
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71. VideoResume
• With script – allows
you to name your
script
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72. VideoResume
• Optimal offers types
of scripts from which
you can choose, or
• Start from scratch
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73. VideoResume
• Browse Script types
provides a synopsis
of the type of video
resume this would
create
• Select a type
• Basic categories are
opened
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74. VideoResume
• Select the type of
script
• Select the paragraph
• Examples are
provided from which
you can add to your
script
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75. VideoResume
• Add the paragraphs
and then edit to
include your name
and specific
company
information
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76. VideoResume
• Upon completing
your script, adjust
your camera and
microphone
• You must approve
access for Illinois
workNet to access
your camera and
microphone
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77. VideoResume
• Look at the video
sample –
Is your background
acceptable?
Is the lighting favorable?
Should you move the
camera up or down?
Make adjustments as
needed
• Test the audio
Is the microphone picking
up your voice?
Is the microphone picking
up background sounds?
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78. VideoResume
• When all items are
appropriately
adjusted, you can
test the teleprompter
• Text size can be
adjusted
• Scroll speed can be
adjusted
• Ready – Press Record
3 seconds till start
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79. VideoResume
• After you record a
segment using
either method,
you have an
option to:
Play
Redo
Save
After Save, the
next section can
be recorded
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80. VideoResume
• After all sections are
recorded:
• Add bullet points by
section
• Select a background
video skin color
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81. VideoResume
• In your bullets:
Use keywords
Use action verbs
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82. VideoResume
• Preview your final
video as it will
appear on your
personal website
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84. WebsiteBuilder
• One of the best ways to
be found is to have a
website
• Use Website Builder tool
to create your own
branded website on
Illinois workNet
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86. WebsiteBuilder
• Select the pages that you wish to appear on your website
• Enable the sections from which you want to add documents
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88. WebsiteBuilder
• Enable a sidebar
to include your
social media
profiles
Twitter
LinkedIn
Blog
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89. WebsiteBuilder
• Upon completing the sidebar and pages Activate Website
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After activation – view hits or make changes
90. WebsiteBuilder
• View your website
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Video ResumeSkills
PortfolioResume
93. InterviewPrep
• Optimal Resume
offers you the
opportunity to
practice
interview
questions and
see/hear your
response
• Name your
interview
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94. InterviewPrep
• Select the type of
interview you would
like to practice
• Hover over the
category to see
what is included
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95. InterviewPrep
• Practice options include:
Video – record your voice and image
Audio – record your voice only
Text – Type your answers
Just Listen – listen to the questions from
the interviewers
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96. InterviewPrep
• After selecting an interview type
• Questions in the Playlist are shown in parentheses
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97. InterviewPrep
• Choose the
audio/video and
connect to your
webcam
• Completed
recordings are
noted with a green
flag
• Share your
questions with a
career counselor
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100. ResumeGPS
• After you opt-in
complete:
Keyword Tags
Location
Photo
Education Information
Career Preferences
• Check for:
Messages
Statistics
Online Interviews
Videoconferences
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101. Thanksforwatching
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• Questions may be directed to:
Illinois workNet– info@illinoisworknet.com
To see archived videos about the program:
OR:
http://www.youtube.com/illinoisworknet
To get information on our upcoming webinars, follow us on social media:
http://ilworknetmanufacturing.com/ATIM/Pages/ATIMvideos.aspx
http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/residents/en/Prepare/Videos/#Prepare
Editor's Notes
After an exhaustive search Illinois workNet joined forces with Optimal Resume to provide a comprehensive resume tool to our job seekers. Optimal Resume was selected because of the assortment of tools, variety of options, and ease of use AND because they have helped over 2 million job seekers across the country.
Industry selections include manufacturing, packaging and transportation
Job functions include industrial design, installation/maintenance/repair, logistics/transportation, maintenance management, production/operations, project/program management, quality assurance/safety, and transportation and warehousing
The same process is applicable to all of the areas on Optimal Resume