Job Seekers
Job Center of Wisconsin Resources
Job Centers have resources for job seekers and employers. Find a Job Center in your county to get started.
Create or Update a Resume
Create a free account with the Job Center of Wisconsin website to build and revise your resume and electronically submit it to employers.
Skill Explorer
Connect to employment opportunities based on your skills rather than on job titles.
Search for Wisconsin Jobs
Use the Job Center of Wisconsin website search tool.
Job Seeker Resources
Choose from one of the five topic headings: look for jobs, plan a career, wages and occupations, training and education, other assistance.
Labor Market Information
Read reports, projections, and trends in Wisconsin’s job market.
Training and Education
Find information about apprenticeships, training programs, Wisconsin colleges and universities, financial aid, and more.
Featured Industries
Research Wisconsin’s diverse industries, and find information on wages, trends, and other subjects.
Job Seeker Resources
Start your search at the library.
Search for books and materials on finding a job, interviewing skills, test prep, and more available from your public library.
Resume & CV Resources
Job Search Engines
Unsure of how to search or what you are interested in?
- Use the O*Net or Skills Explorer to search occupational title and get an excellent list of tasks and skills for past jobs to include on your resume or to use in searching for new positions.
Job Search Engines
- Job Center of Wisconsin: Create a free account with the Job Center of Wisconsin website to build and revise your resume and electronically submit it to employers.
- Job Center of Wisconsin for Job Seekers, webinar recording: A demonstration of the Job Center of Wisconsin website for job seekers, including account creation and registration, job searching and creating a resume. (2020)
- CareerBuilder.com: Officially, we’re a global, end-to-end human capital solutions company. But, that just means that we combine the best in advertising, software and services to help companies find, hire and manage great talent.
- Indeed.com: Indeed helps companies of all sizes hire the best talent and offers the best opportunity for job seekers to get hired.
- Monster.com: Monster is a global online employment solution for people seeking jobs and the employers who need great people.
- USAJobs: USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world.
Basic Computer Skills
- INTERFACE Project: free short digital literacy courses
- From Wisconsin Technical College System
- For those who need the basics or specific help needs like an introduction to social media. This covers practicing using a mouse all the way to protecting your information online and using social media and email.
- Gale Courses: Computer Skills in the Workplace
- Microsoft Office Training Center: Get going quickly and easily with Office 365 video training for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and more.
- Job Centers: computer classes and workshops
Job Search Websites
Wisc.Jobs
The official employment site of Wisconsin State Government. Includes a job search function, veterans resources, state employment benefit information, and other resources.
Wisconsin Job Network
A website in which job seekers can search for jobs and gain resources, including a career events calendar.
Live Career
Livecareer helps job seekers find success in their career with a world-class resume builder, updated database of resume and cover letter samples, and career/interview tips.
Indeed
A website where job seekers can search for jobs and employers can post jobs and find resumes.
Monster
A website where job seekers can search for jobs, post a resume, create a cover letter, and gain job hunting skills.