Wisconsin Career Souce Center

If you lost your job in Wisconsin, you are not alone. There are many people in
Wisconsin you are in that boat right along with you. The state of Wisconsin
understands that a lot of folks have been impacted by the high rate of unemployment.
Governor Doyle signed the 2009 Wisconsin Act 11 on May 15, 2009. This Act allows
Wisconsin to provide up to an additional 7 weeks of extended benefits during periods
of high unemployment. The state of Wisconsin is also coming to your aid with a
variety of websites.

To begin with, you’ll probably want to file your initial claim for unemployment
benefits. That way, you at least have something going into your bank account that
you can use to pay the utility bills. Visit the Wisconsin Department of Workforce
Development site at www.dwd.state.wi.us to review information regarding your rights
and responsibilities. You can very quickly and easily file your initial claim for
unemployment insurance benefits online.

You can also use the site to file your weekly claim. The site provides thorough
answers to all your questions about the process for filing for unemployment
benefits. In the event you are not happy with the outcome of your unemployment
claim determination, you have the right to appeal. The site provides complete
information about the appeals process and lets you know what you can expect from the
appeals hearing.

To look for work, visit www.jobcenterofwisconsin.com, the Job Center of Wisconsin.
The mission of the center is connect you with employers. You can search for jobs
based on keywords, occupation category, and county. When you click on a job, the
system shows you a complete description of the job so you can tell what your duties
you would be performing as part of your daily routine. The site also tells you what
requirements the employer is looking for in its applicants. Depending on the
employer, you may even be able to apply online.

You can also use the Job Center of Wisconsin web site to create or update your
online resume. You can create or update an online application. Employers can match
up what they are looking for in workers by reviewing your online resume or
application. The more places you upload your resume, the better chance that it is
viewed by an employer who has been looking for you.

Another web site, www.wisc.jobs, is the official employment site of Wisconsin state
government. It allows you to search for state jobs. You can also find information
about what you can expect out of each job. You can see what skills you need to have
to be successful at a job. The site is very helpful at providing you instructions
about how you can apply.

The economy is down for now. However, we know it is not going to stay down.
Recovery is just around the bend. By keeping active during your period of
unemployment and using resources available from Wisconsin government web sites, you
can stay ahead of the game.