JobNow by Brainfuse - NEW!

JobNow offers live interview coaching with an online instructor, expert resumé assistance and job listings. Get more information. Use in the library or at home (with your DPPL card.)

Free Web Sites

MSNBC article: Job hunting past 50 - advice on beating age discrimination in the job market

CNN/Money.com article, helpful ideas on finding a job even in today's tough market

The Beehive

Information on unemployment benefits, job training and education, finding and applying for a job and more.

CEDA

Employment assistance and support.

Chicagoland Jobs

Information for jobseekers (including job postings), employers and recruiters.

Chicago Tribune Career Builder

Searchable local and national job postings plus career advice.

Daily Herald job listings

Search both local jobs and Yahoo Jobs! postings.

FedWorld Federal Job Search

Searchable database of federal government jobs, updated daily.

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)

Link to the state's workforce services: placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, career and labor market information, payroll tax filing and more.

Illinois Skills Match

Workforce development Web site for jobseekers and employers. From the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Indeed.com

A search engine for jobs - free access to millions of employment opportunities.

Jobseekers Advice

Free career advice from working professionals around the world.

Jobs at the Des Plaines Public Library

Juju Job Search - Jobs in Illinois

JVS Chicago

Non-profit, non-sectarian agency, fully credentialed, which provides career counselling and job placement to Chicago area clients.

Monster

Worldwide job/career-related Web site.

Volunteer opportunities in Des Plaines and beyond

Keep your skills up-to-date, learn something new and add something impressive to your resumé - do some volunteer work.