Job Seekers
To help you with your job search, our Instruction Librarian has curated this list of resources.
Unemployment Assistance
- State of Illinois Unemployment FAQs
- Unemployment Benefits – Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) File an Unemployment Claim
- Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) Unemployment Insurance
- USA.gov (Federal Government) Unemployment Help
Local Organizations
- College of DuPage Job Search Resources
- workNet DuPage – No cost services for job seekers and employers.
- People’s Resource Center Job Assistance
- Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers
- CareerOneStop – Resources for career exploration, training and jobs. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Online Resources
- How to Get a Job: A Step-by-Step Guide
- For Job Seekers and Students
- Resources to Help You Navigate the Challenges of Today’s Job Market
Resume
- Resume Templates
- Optimize Your Resume and Boost Interview Chances
- Tutorial Videos – Job Skills – Creating Resumes, Online Job Searching, and Applying for Jobs Online
Skill Building
- Free Online Learning from Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) Global
- Online Classes to Explore Your Creativity from Skillshare
- Online Courses from edX
- Learn the Latest Tech Skills: Advance Your Career from Udacity
Job Sites
- Get Hired Illinois
- Find a Job with Careerbuilder
- Find Jobs in Tech with Dice
- Job Search with Glassdoor
- Job Search with Indeed
- Use the LinkUp Job Search Engine
- In-demand talent on demand with Upwork
- Start Selling with Fiverr
- Find Freelance Jobs Online with Freelancer
- What Can You Do? The Campaign for Disability Employment’s Resources for Job Seekers and Employees
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Upcoming Events
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Taxes After COVID-19
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Virtual Program
A SCORE representative will discuss the tax consequences of unemployment benefits, business losses, government grants or loans, and other COVID-19-related financial issues. Please register for Learn About 2020 Business Tax... -
Google Suite 101
Monday, October 26, 2020 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Virtual Program
Dr. Peter A. James, business professor at College of DuPage, will provide tips and tricks for using Google’s cloud-based tools to create and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Meeting ID: 861... -
Guardianship for Your Young Adult Children
Thursday, October 29, 2020 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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When children become young adults, tragedies can have serious financial and legal implications. Attorney Shirley Ramadani of Piercey & Associates in Oak Brook, will discuss how to protect yourself and... -
Blockchain 101
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables
Thursday, November 19, 2020 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Excel pivot tables summarize the data of more extensive tables and group data in a meaningful way. Learn the ins and outs of pivot tables in Excel with technology tutor... -
Office 365 Tools
Thursday, December 17, 2020 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Virtual Program
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Photo Organizing
Tuesday, January 5, 2021 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Virtual Program
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How to Use LinkedIn for Job Searching
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Virtual Program
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Office 365 Tools
Thursday, February 18, 2021 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Virtual Program
After you have registered, an email will be sent with the Teams program invite link. Registration closes one hour before the program start time.