Connect to your Illinois workNet American Job Center
Enter your city or zip code to search for the nearest location to best meet your needs. Click the link for the Illinois workNet Service Finder.
Create an Illinois workNet Account
Access Illinois’ no-cost, online career preparation platform with tools to guide you through developing a resume and searching for your next opportunity. An account is required to access some of the tools below. Create a Profile
Prepare and Plan for Your Career
- Prepare for your next interview with the SkillsFirst application. SkillsFirst offers a complete set of interview preparation tools such as modern, easy-to-use resumes and cover letter builders, and interviewing practice tools and tips.
- Find your best career fit using Skills and Interest Surveys to highlight your strengths to guide you to related career options.
- Careers, Wages, and Trends can empower your decision-making process by providing industry specific data and trends to help you find the right career.
Job Search Tools
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Illinois workNet JobFinder to search recent job listings that best fit your skills and interests.
- Virtual Job Fairs (VJF) provide job seekers with the ability to learn about employers, find job opportunities, and share their resumes directly with hiring managers from the comfort of their homes via a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance is administered through the Illinois Department of Employment Security. For more information visit:
- File a Claim – on-line
- To schedule an in-person appointment, call 217-558-0401
More Resources for Layoff Assistance
For additional resources on how to find services during or after a layoff, click the links below.