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Government Labor

Ides | Illinois Department of Employment Services is the State agency that pays unemployment benefits, collects unemployment taxes, runs the employment service and Illinois Job Bank.

U.S. Department of Labor | Charged with preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs, and ensuring the adequacy of America's workplaces.

Job Search Resources

Find A Topic: Jobs & Careers | Find information related to companies, job fairs, resume writing, interviewing, and career changes.

Idealist.org | Lists a wide range of volunteer and non-profit jobs.

LinkedIn | A professional networking resource specifically aimed to help you discover new jobs, companies, and more while simultanesouly networking with coworkers, colleagues, and more.

USA Jobs | Search through a comprehensive list of Federal jobs.

Veteran Job Search Aid | Are you a vet who is having trouble finding a job after the military? Check out these resources.

Additional Job Search Engines

Careerbuilder.com  -  Indeed.com  -  Monster.com  -  Simplyhired.com  -  Neuvoo.com  -  Ziprecruiter.com

Job Search Enhancement

100 Most Common Job Interview Questions and Answers

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Common Job Interview Questions & Best Answers

Salary Counter

Fiscal Tiger Resources:

• How to Ace a Digital Job Interview
• How to Negotiate Salary and Ask for More Money During a Job Interview
• Job Interview Tips, Techniques, and Advice for Landing the Job
• How to Answer the Most Common Job Interview Questions
• Tips to Calm Interview Nerves: How to Relax Before and During a Job Interview 

Resume & Cover Letter Aid

Best Skills to Put on your Resume | Learn about what employers are looking for on your resume and why. 

How to Make a Resume: A Step-by-Step Guide | Explore many examples of quality vs. problematic resumes and gain perspective on successful and beneficial resume formats and structures.

How to Write a Cover Letter Guide | Learn how to write a sufficient, concise, and professional cover letter that will increase your chances of job placement.

How to Write a Resume |  This free, handy guide covers a variety of topics relating to resumes, with in-depth information on cover letters, writing tips and much more.

Open College's How to Write a Resume | Use this resource as a comprehensive guide on how to put together a resume.

Professional Resume Templates | Explore various pre-made resume templates and download the one that best suits your interest. Completely free and easy to use. Microsoft Word compatibility only.

Raw Resume | Learn how to create an efficient and successful resume that will impress potential employers and increase your chances for success.

Resume - Tips & Advice | Check out various articles that will help strengthen your resume and cover letter skills

Resume Lab | Explore resume, CV and cover letter templates, examples, formats, and even build your own!