JobLink - JobSeeker Services

America's Job Link is a free job match and workplace information service for employers and jobseekers. Jobseekers can access a variety of services that allow them to establish a self-service Internet account to manage their job search.

Jobseekers may create a complete job resume on-line which can be viewed by employers who have approved access to jobseeker resume information. Jobseekers can chose "Full display" under Resume Preferences - disclosure level and allow employers to search on their work history. Other options to jobseekers in the disclosure of their information include "Search Only-Never Display" which allows the jobseeker to search job openings without the display of their resume information to employers; or "No Confidential Information" which will display the jobseeker's resume without any jobseeker contact information. Jobseekers may enter their e-mail address under contact information, check the e-mail job matches box under Print/Email in the Resume section and have employers contact them directly. All resumes can be printed on-line in a usable resume format.

Jobseekers may create a job objective statement and enter a summary of their qualifications. Jobseekers may enter their work history and determine whether or not to include their work history as a job objective.

Jobseekers may search job openings by five methods including:

• Search - All Jobs which allows them to set criteria such as geographical location, keyword(s), salary, type of job, education level, shift, health benefits, availability of public transportation, child care provided, or temporary jobs only.
• Search - By type of job which allows them to search by keyword(s) and select from a list of job classifications.
• Search - using the job order number, if they know the assigned job order number.
• Search - Job Listed by Company Name which allows them to search by the name of the company who may have job openings that match their job experience.
• Quick Search feature to preview current job openings by geographic area and appropriate keyword(s).

Jobseekers may contact employers directly about job openings for which they have an interest by reviewing the employer contact information for referral instructions. Jobseekers can e-mail their JobLink resume directly to the employer who has designated that method of referral by clicking on Contact Employer at the bottom of the employer job order. A pre-designed Letter of Introduction will appear which can be completed by the jobseeker to accompany their resume. Some employers have indicated a desire to have the local employment and training center screen potential jobseekers for referral to their job openings. The term "third party contact" will appear in the employer contact information and will require the jobseeker to contact the local employment and training center prior to a referral to the job.

Other services available to jobseekers on JobLink include:

• State Labor Market and Career Information - a listing of growth occupations and highest paying jobs and a comparison of various occupational categories.
• Eligibility - a screen that allows jobseekers to determine their eligibility for state funded assistance programs.
• Unemployment - a link that allows jobseekers to file an initial unemployment insurance claim.

Additional information on JobLink may be obtained by calling America's Job Link Alliance at (800) 255-2458.