Work Ready Toolbox | For Job Seekers

Pre-Employment (Definition of Skills)	Foundational (Definition of Skills)	High Performance (Definition of Skills)
Tools needed to apply for a job and skills to show during an interview.Prepare a Resume Complete a Sample Job Application Letter of Recommendation (written by employer or advocate) Personal Preparedness Enthusiasm & Attitude Teamwork Skills Math/Computation Skills Computer Skills Listening Skills Digital/Social Media Etiquette	Skills employees need when they start a new job.Flexible / Able to Adapt Citizenship Communication Skills Goal Setting Possess a “Can-do” Attitude Reading and Understanding Material Time Management Work Ethic	Skills an employee can develop on the job that lead to career success.Creativity Independence and Initiative Leadership Life Long Learning Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Reasoning/Logic Team Building Technological Skills Written Communication Skills Business Ethics Understanding the Big Picture

Free Assistance | Contact agencies below

Workforce Service Center – 107 North 3rd (3rd & Maine) / (217) 222-1560
Sessions on resumes and job search tips every Wednesday from 2 – 3 PM
Sessions on job training programs and other resources on the first and third Tuesdays from 10 – 11 AM
John Wood Community College Career Services – 1301 South 48th Street / (217) 641-4941
Career Counselors can connect job seekers to job training and programs to build academic skills.
You do not have to be a student or alumi of JWCC.
Goodwill Career Center – 3904 Broadway / (217) 720-5272
Career Coach on site to assist with all elements of the certification process. Online modules to assist candidates with work ready skill upgrades. Individual sessions also available.
Illinois workNet – An online resource to assist job seekers with resume building, training opportunities.
Click here to access the complete Illinois workNet website.
Bella Ease – 1201 N 12th / (217) 209-0632 / Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM