Illinois workNet offers jobseekers an enhanced website
In about 10 days, the relaunched website of Illinois workNet Northern Cook County has garnered 384 jobseekers and 135 employers around the suburban region.
The site, at www.worknetncc.com, offers improved navigation and greater access to resources provided by the group's community partners, including the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The agency receives much of its funding from the Department of Commerce, said Mohammed Faheem, business and employer services manager for workNet.
“We have come into the 21st century with this website,” Faheem said.
The previous website, under the Illinois Employment and Training Center name, didn't allow jobseekers or employers the ability to register and store a profile. These additional features now enhance the connection between jobseekers and employers and boosts the probability of making a connection, Faheem added.
Besides better visuals, the site allows users to quickly find jobs or post their resume and other information. For employers, the site allows them to do keyword searches to find candidates and to post current job offerings, among other things.
The website redesign is the first since 2007 and has incorporated both marketing and social media.
“Utilizing state-of-the art technology to provide a positive user experience is a top priority for us,” Faheem said. “We understand that technology is the best way to make an immediate connection between job seekers and employers.”
Illinois workNet is available to anyone seeking work, whether they're unemployed, underemployed or just seeking another opportunity, Faheem said.
And because Illinois workNet is part of the statewide Illinois workNet initiative, it is funded in large part by tax dollars, meaning most services are offered at little or no cost to businesses, said Faheem.
Its offices are in Arlington Heights, Skokie and Elgin. In addition to the services and programs provided by Illinois workNet of Northern Cook County professionals, businesses can be connected with a wide range of additional business services and support resources.
The agency also plans an expo and job fair with about 100 manufacturers at Forest View High School in Arlington Heights on Dec. 5, Faheem said.
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