OPTIMAL RESUME: RESOURCES
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Resume Builder – Helps create a clean, professional-looking resume.
You can start a resume from scratch or choose from over 500 samples
to use as a starting point.
Letter Builder – Helps create a professional letter. This includes any
job-related letters, such as cover letters, thank-you letters, and job
acceptance letters.
Portfolio Builder – Lets you create and organize a portfolio of your
past projects.
Self-Assessment Tool – Lets you take different assessments and save
the results. You can use them to assess and identify your skills,
strengths, and accomplishments.
Interview Prep
– Lets you practice your interviewing skills in real time.
You can respond to a set of common interview questions and record
yourself doing so.
Video Resume Builder – Lets you create and record a video version of
your resume. You can also create a script to be read to you as you
record, if you like.
Website Builder – Helps you create a personal website for yourself.
You can add materials you’ve already made (such as resumes, letters,
and portfolios) to your website.
Resume Builder tools can be found in your Illinois workNet account.
Simply login and click on “Resumes” under the “My Dashboard”
menu. After this, you’re ready to start building!