The Illinois Department of Employment Security, or IDES, is mostly known for managing the state’s unemployment compensation program, but it provides many more services you can benefit from. This article will provide a brief overview of the services the department provides and what you must do to benefit from them.

Unemployment Compensation

Applying for unemployment benefits is usually the first reason workers deal with the IDES. The IDES provides temporary financial assistance during periods of unemployment to insured workers. The program is paid for by employers who must pay an employment insurance tax for all their employees.

Have you heard the unemployment rate in Illinois is dropping and the number of new job openings is increasing? You may be wondering where those new openings are, because finding work is not getting any easier for your.

 

If that is your situation, this post will help you find out where you should be searching for work and what industries have the highest demand for workers, as well as the highest salaries and opportunities for professional growth.

Are you an Illinois resident? Are you looking for employment? Knowing where to find job openings and what job search tools to use is often as important as your education and work experience. This website provides Illinois residents with the  tools they need to find a new job with the best job search and placement programs available.

Illinois Skills Match

The main source of work opportunities for Illinois residents is Illinois Skills Match. This nonprofit government-sponsored online database is designed to connect workers with employers in the State of Illinois.