Career Resources

Library Databases | Local Resources  | State Resources   |  Federal Resources

Library Databases 

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center | career & industry profiles, workplace and job hunting skills, resume help, financial aid and college search help. Set up an account using your library card number for your username and a password of your choice.
From home: Click on this remote link. MPLD card required.

 

Websites | Local Resources

Career Services at McHenry County College | find local employment opportunities or post job listings and get help with your resume, cover letter, etc.

Shah Center for Corporate Training | and the Illinois Small Business Development Center, McHenry County College - training and assistance for area businesses and individuals. Services range from one-on-one counseling for entrepreneurs to customized on-site employee training seminars.

State of Illinois Resources

Illinois Department of Employment Security | IDES is your direct link to Illinois workforce services: job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, career and labor market information, payroll tax filing, and more.

Illinois Skills Match | workforce development system. At the ISM web site, you can match your job requirements and skills to job openings in Illinois.

Illinois WorkNet Center | career resources for job seekers; disability resources.

Federal Resources

CareerOneStop | US Department of Labor - military transition help, green careers, resume help, and more.

Occupational Outlook Handbook | extensive information about careers from the US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics.


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