WIA Next Steps Checklist



My ‘Next Steps’ Checklist

Things to do for your job search:

Make sure you are registered at the WorkSource office (305 Pacific Avenue S., Kelso) to access services. You can verify this at our reception desk. Questions? Call 577-2250 for information.

Attend the Job Hunter Workshop Series: (calendar attached)

Mod. 1 Orientation: _______________________ Mod. 4 Perfecting Applications: ________________________

Mod. 2 Skills & Abilities: ___________________ Mod. 5 Resumes & Cover Letters: ______________________

Mod. 3 Job Search Strategies: ______________ Mod. 6 Interviewing Techniques: _______________________

Take the JobFit Assessment (see attached instructions) - requires basic computer skills.

No computer skills? Attend our free Basic Computer Class & Internet Job Search Class

Set-up an e-mail account. Make sure it is appropriate for employment correspondence. Each of the services

listed below offers free e-mail accounts that can be accessed through any computer connected to the

Internet. It takes about 15 minutes or less to sign up and get your account.

Hotmail: Gmail:

Yahoo: Mail:

Your e-mail address: ______________________________________________________________

Set-up your WorkSource account on to establish your on-line resume. Help is available

in the WorkSource Resource Center.

Set-up a ‘Job Scout’ at to receive e-mail notifications of job opportunities based on

the information you provide.

Things to do if you are unable to find work and are interested in training for a new career:

See which occupations are in demand at

Review information on training providers on-line at:

Take the JobFit Assessment (see attached instructions) - requires basic computer skills.

Complete the school “Placement Test” at your chosen training location.

Complete an application for financial aid at your chosen training location or on-line at:

Apply for Training Benefits or Commissioner Approved Training (to request permission to attend school and collect your unemployment benefits). Applications are available at or at WorkSource in Kelso.

✓ Call to set up meeting with a WIA Employment Specialist to:

✓ Review your employment goals and skills;

✓ Determine if you are eligible for training or other services.

✓ Pam Kedenburg 578-4244 or Larry Parson 578-4233

JobFit Instructions Step-by-Step swwdc. Rev. 02-08-07

This is not a pass/fail assessment. Instead it will give you a comprehensive view of your workplace characteristics based upon your career interests, behavioral traits and thinking style. This tool can help match job seekers to certain employers who are looking for similar traits. In order to access the assessment quickly, follow these instructions below.

Instructions: Have scratch paper and sharpened pencils ready to use before starting.

Complete ( items.

|1 |Accessing JobFit |

| |On the left side of your screen find: ( Job Seekers |

| |Click on: ( New User |

| | |

| |Watch instructions listed below for capital letters, spacing, numbers, etc. |

|2 |Job Seeker Registration |

| |Complete the following: |

| |( Username: |

| |USE YOUR NAME: First & Last name without spaces … Example: JohnDoe |

| |NOTE: Username cannot be repeated if assessment is taken again at a later date. |

| |( Password - use: WorkSource1 |

| |( Password (re-enter) - use: WorkSource1 |

| |( Salutation |

| |( First Name |

| |( Last Name |

| |( E-Mail or Phone Number |

| |( City |

| |( State |

| |( Zip Code |

| |( Are you currently employed? |

| |( How were you referred?............Select: ( WorkForce Partner |

| |Scroll to the bottom of screen and click on: ( Register |

|3 |Career Manager |

| |Scroll to the bottom and click on: ( Resume Central |

|4 |Resume Central |

| |In the second paragraph of text click on: ( Click Here |

|5. |Personal Information |

| |Some information is already complete. |

| |Scroll down: ( Verify that your gender is correctly checked. |

| |Scroll down to: ( Career Objectives |

| |Under the drop down menu scroll down and select: ( Other |

| |Career objective in sentence form (next box) - type in: ( I want this job. |

| |Scroll to the bottom and click on: ( Save Changes |

|6. |Contact Information |

| |Click on: ( step 3 of 9 |

|7. |Employment History |

| |Click on: ( step 4 of 9 |

| | |

|8. |Schools Attended |

| |Add information on the last school you completed or the last you attended. |

| |Add school attended – ONLY complete: ( Type of School |

| |( School Name |

| |( City |

| |Click on: ( Add School |

| |Click on: ( step 5 of 9 |

|9. |Additional Information |

| |Click on: ( step 6 of 9 |

|10. |Skill Self Description |

| |Scroll to and rate yourself ONLY on: ( 1. Speaks & Comprehends English (rate yourself 1-5) |

| |Scroll to the bottom and click on: ( Save Changes |

|11. |Career Information |

| |Click on: ( step 8 of 9 |

|12. |References |

| |Click on: ( step 9 of 9 |

|13. |Test Scores and GPAs |

| |Scroll to the bottom and click on: ( Career Manager |

|14. |Career Manager |

| |In the left column, click on: ( JobFit Assessment |

|15. |Before you begin the survey…. |

| |Click on: ( Continue |

|16. |JobFit Survey Authorization |

| |Click on: ( I Agree |

|17. |General Instructions |

| |( Read the information (1-6) |

| |Click on: ( Continue |

|18. |Part 1 – Instructions |

| |( Read the information (1-9) |

| |Click on: ( Continue |

|19. |( Complete Parts 1 thru 6 |

| |Answer questions to the best of your ability. Do not skip any questions. |

|20. |Print Results Click on: ( View Info |

| |Click on: ( Open |

| |Print results: ( Click on printer icon on the toolbar. |

Shared drive/JobFit Folder/JobFit Access Instructions

Keep the results for your information.

[pic] Job Seeker Workshops - Personal Action Plan

PHONE: 360-577-2250

| |Tuesday | |Thursday |Friday |

|Monday | |Wednesday | | |

All workshops held at WorkSource Cowlitz/Wahkiakum – 305 So. Pacific Ave. Suite A – Kelso

Reminders

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Take the following Assessments:

( JobFit ( Skills Assessment

( CHOICES

( Other- see Help Desk for more information

Improve your Skills (tutorials):

( Keyboard/Typing tutorial

( Microsoft Applications - Skill Soft

( Math and Reading skills

Next Step: _____________________

Develop Job Search Tools:

( Complete standard Generic Application

( Complete/Update Resume

( Complete General Cover Letter

( Explore Career Information

( Obtain Appropriate Email Address

( Job Log

Next Step: ______________________

Refer to:

( Unemployment Insurance

or 1-800-318-6022

( Training Benefits/Commissioner

Approved Training

( Community Services

( Referral for GED

( Refer to Intensive Services for training/

additional information

( Other:

Walk-Ins Welcome

Rev 12-07

WorkSource Cowlitz is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment & training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available on request to persons with disabilities.

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