• INFORMATION FOR JOB SEEKERS • CAREER PLANNING
• INFORMATION FOR INTERVIEWING • RESUME CREATION
• ON-SITE JOB SEEKER SERVICES • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
INFORMATION FOR JOB SEEKERS
 
The following job search computer sites can be accessed on the WEB from any place with internet access:
Job Center of WI

http://jobcenterofwisconsin.com                                                                           Search for a job by position, salary, location, and key words.  Save your searches and receive alerts for now listings.  Create a professional looking resume in minutes and e-mail your resume to employers.
 

Resume Matrix http://resumematrix.com/                                                                                 Use this online resource to make your resume available to hundreds of employers in Southeastern Wisconsin.                                                                                                                                   
WORKnet http://worknet.wisconsin.gov/worknet/
Wisconsin's workforce and labor market information system.  Search for employers by name, size, and industry classification.  Look up occupational information including wages, employment projections, employment by industry and training providers.
WISCJOBS http://wiscjobs.state.wi.us/public/
Get information about job postings, job testing and the application process for State of Wisconsin jobs.
Indeed http://www.indeed.com/
Post your resume and search nationwide for jobs on America's Job Bank. Access information about wages, employment trends, occupational requirements, etc.
 
Jobing http://milwaukee.jobing.com/
Great jobs and career information. Post your resume, search for jobs, and apply online today!
 
USA Jobs http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
Use this site to look for jobs with the federal government
 
For county employment in or near Walworth County, try the following sites:
Walworth County Web site - http://www.co.walworth.wi.us/
Job hotline phone number - (262)741-3411
Waukesha County Web site - http://www.co.waukesha.wi.us/
Job hotline phone number - (262)548-7059
Kenosha County No current Web site; jobs posted on JobNet
Job hotline phone number - (262)653-2888
Racine County No current Web site; jobs advertised in the newspaper or listed on Job hotline
Job hotline phone number - (262)636-3853
Rock County Web site - http://www.co.rock.wi.us/
Job hotline phone number - (608)757-5528
Jefferson County Web site - http://www.co.jefferson.wi.us/
No Job hotline phone number
 
Web sites that might be helpful for job search include the following:
http://www.rileyguide.com/ - this web site lists and critiques numerous other web sites that provide employment or career related information. It provides links to other online sites and is intended to help job seekers maximize their success in using the Internet for job search.
http://www.careerbuilder.com/ (job search and career information)
http://www.monster.com/ (job search and career information)
http://www.careermag.com/ (technical job search)
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/ (job search and career information)
http://www.dice.com/ (technical job search)
http://www.flipdog.com/ (job search and employer information)
 
Newspapers from this county and the surrounding areas that have on-line classified ads include:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel http://www.jsonline.com/
Janesville Gazette http://www.gazetteextra.com/
Southern Lakes Peach http://www.classynet.com/
Community Shoppers http://www.communityshoppers.com/
The Chicago Tribune http://www.chicagotribune.com/
The Wisconsin State Journal http://www.madison.com/
The Capitol Times http://www.madison.com/

 

INFORMATION TO ASSIST WITH CAREER PLANNING
Career InfoNet http://www.acinet.org/
WORKnet (WI labor market info) http://worknet.wisconsin.gov/worknet/
O*Net http://www.onetcenter.org/

 

INFORMATION FOR INTERVIEWING
Job Hunter's Bible http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/ (multiple resources some free/some for fee)
Quintessential Careers http://www.quintcareers.com/
Yahoo! - Interviewing http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/interview/

 

RESUME CREATION
Rebecca Smith's e-resumes & resources http://eresumes.com/
 

JOB CENTER PUBLICATIONS
Job Readiness http://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/publications/
Job Search  
Resumes/Applications  
Job Readiness  

 

ON-SITE JOB SEEKER SERVICES

Job Service Resource Room Hours:                                                                                                                                                       Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.                                                                  Wednesday 7:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.                         

Job Listings - Computers are available for job search activities. Other services include local papers and shoppers, state and county job listings as well as flyers from local employers who are hiring.

Job Search Resources - We have computer tutorials for word processing, spreadsheets, typing, and resume building. Fax machines, phones, printers and copiers are all available for job search purposes. Job seeking videos, books, and pamphlets can be viewed. Professionals are available to assist with resume development.

Workshops - We provide workshops to assist in job preparation and search. See the calendar of events for more information.

Assessments & Testing - We offer career interest and aptitude inventories as well as academic and typing tests.

Recruiting events - Area employers use the Job Center to provide on-site interviewing as needed. This is often advertised in the paper and/or at the Job Center.