Finding a job when you are unemployed is a full time job. Especially in states like Illinois with a high unemployment rate. The unemployment rate in Illinois is so high, it qualifies for all the unemployment insurance compensation programs available in the United States. Unemployed workers in Illinois can qualify for up to 99 weeks of benefits, but even so many workers run out of employment benefits before they find a job. What can you do to improve your chances of finding suitable employment? One tool at your disposal that many workers do not use to the full is the Illinois Skills Match website. This free online job matching service can be the key to finding that elusive job post you are looking for. However, if you are new to unemployment, do not have experience searching for a job or are not familiar with online job search programs, you may be missing out on the services this powerful engine can provide.