General

Illinois Department of Employment Services
Information on Illinois’ workforce services.
Illinois Career Resource Network
Provides resources related to careers.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Education, earnings outlook, and job prospects. Covers job search tips, and job market by state.
Career Voyages
Explore in-demand careers.
Career One Stop
Find information on various careers and job-searching resources.
Vault
Various resources related to job searching.

Job Centers

workNet DuPage
Provides links for job-seeking services, workshops & events, and more.
Illinois workNet Center
Umbrella organization for workNet DuPage.
Job Center of Lake County
Another division of Illinois workNet Center. Provides comprehensive information for job seekers.

Job Search Engines

Recent Grads

What Can I Do With a Major In…(UNC)
Linking Majors to Careers (U of I)

Search Tip

When searching online, try to search for your industry’s associations or societies. For example, if you’re looking for a job as a dietician, search for “dietetics and associations.” In doing so, you may find organizations like the American Dietetic Association, where career opportunities are listed.

Career Shelf

The Career Shelf is located on the mezzanine level of the library and includes a variety of resources related to careers. Find information on resume writing, career guidebooks, and more.

Resume Writing

Type up your resume in a ready-made template. WinWay Resume is a tool available on our Internet Computers and available to the public for free.

Adult Students

If you’re thinking of going back to school, the library has resources that may be useful. Click here.