• Find and apply for jobs (search tools, applications, hiring events)
• Improve your resume and interview skills
• Explore careers and figure out a realistic next step
• Connect to partners and programs that may help remove barriers

1. Set up accounts (MyWorkSource + iMatchSkills)
2. Choose a direction (Job Now / Better Job)
3. Write a short goal statement
4. Optional: Oregon CIS for career direction + self-referral
5. Career tools (Better Job) for targets + skill upgrades
6. Resume + interview prep
7. Job search plan + tracking

• Your most recent job history (job titles, dates, employer names)
• Your education history
• A basic resume (even if it’s outdated)
• A working email address and phone number

If you have been a WorkSource Oregon job seeker in the last 6 months, we may already have an account. To check your account status, go to My WorkSource Oregon.

• My WorkSource Oregon (MyWorkSource) = main portal (messaging, workshops/scheduling, iMatchSkills access)
• iMatchSkills = Oregon’s job matching and job search system (resume, job alerts, applications)

1. Go to My WorkSource Oregon and click create an account
2. Click on the Create Account button.
3. On the next screen, click: “Are you a new user? Create your account.”
4. Fill in all required fields and click submit.
   SSN note: If you do not enter SSN, you can usually continue. UI claimants may need to add it later.
5. Log in using the username/password you created.
6. Follow the on-screen registration steps and complete required fields.
7. Review and accept the Privacy Notice and Terms of Use.
8. Update your contact info if needed and click Next.
9. Verify your email or phone: click Send code, then enter the code.
10. Choose your preferred WorkSource area, then click Next.
11. Select what you need help with on the WorkSource Center Needs page.
12. Confirm and close.

MyWorkSource also provides access to secure messaging, workshops/scheduling, iMatchSkills, and other tools.

1. From inside MyWorkSource, click iMatchSkills (it may open in a new tab).
2. Click Next on the Welcome screen.
3. Follow prompts to update contact info, occupations, licenses/certifications, and languages.
4. If actively job searching, consider allowing employers to view your resume/contact info and selecting your preferred contact method.
5. Set your lowest acceptable wage, FT/PT, shifts, apprenticeship interest, and locations. Click Next.
6. Upload a resume or use the iMatchSkills resume builder.
7. Enter employment history (include every job held for at least a year if possible).
8. Enter education history.
9. Add additional info: software, machinery, accomplishments, awards, affiliations, certifications.
10. Select at least one matching job title (must check interest box to continue).
11. Fill in years of experience (match to your resume).
12. Complete driver’s license questions if asked.
13. Review and fix anything that needs it.

• “I need work as soon as possible. This week I will update my resume, set alerts, and apply to 6 jobs with follow-ups.”
• “I’m working but want a better-paying role. I will identify a target occupation, tailor my resume, and apply consistently.”

Oregon CIS stands for Oregon Career Information System. It helps you explore careers and keep planning information in one place.

1. Go to https://oregoncis.uoregon.edu/ and log in
2. Use these credentials to connect your account to the Eastern Oregon Workforce Tools “super site”:
   • Guest Username: EOWB25
   • Guest Password: EasternOregon1
3. If you don’t have an account, create one using the guest credentials in the first section.

Workforce Tools is a referral system you can use to refer yourself to WorkSource partners and community organizations.

Instead of calling and re-explaining your story to three people, you can submit requests from one platform.

When you submit a self-referral, you’ll pick:

• What you need help with (category)
• Your preferred contact method (call/text/email)
• A short description of what you want help with

Suggested message (copy/paste):

I’m looking for help with job search and career direction. My goal is [job goal]. I’m available [days/times]. Preferred contact: [phone/text/email].

Log in and find the Assessments section: https://oregoncis.uoregon.edu/

1. Interest Profiler – Short Form (Formal)
2. Skills (Formal)
3. Workplace Readiness & Employability Skills (Informal)
4. Reality Check (Informal) (confirm wages + feasibility)

Then use: Occupation Sort (and Certificate Sort only if a short credential helps).

✅ Outcome: 1 target occupation + 1–3 skill upgrades to pursue next.

• Occupation Sort: narrow job titles that match your interests and skills
• Certificate Sort: optional (only if a quick credential helps your upgrade)
• School Sort: optional
• Scholarship Sort: optional

If you already have a resume file (Word or PDF), upload it into iMatchSkills: https://www.imatchskills.org/

Why upload to iMatchSkills?

• Improves job matches and job alerts
• Makes applying faster
• Lets employers find you (if you choose to share)
• Allows WorkSource staff to review it if you request help

Use the iMatchSkills resume builder inside your account.

What you’ll need:

• Job titles + employers + dates
• A few bullet points about what you did
• Education/training

Step 1: Pick one target job title:

Step 2: Make 3 quick edits to match the posting:

1. Top summary line (1–2 lines) that matches the job
2. Skills list (6–10 skills) that match the posting
3. Work history bullets showing outcomes (not just duties)

These notes help you answer the first questions confidently and stay consistent across interviews.

Contact WorkSource Eastern Oregon: https://eoworks.org/contact/

Pick a mode + time available, then enter 1–2 target job titles. Click “Generate Plan” to create your weekly targets.

iMatchSkills: https://www.imatchskills.org/

Do these two things:

1. Turn on Job Alerts for your target job titles and locations
2. Create at least one Saved Search (plus one backup only if needed)

Hiring events and workshops can speed things up (employer contact + confidence + feedback).

To ask about workshops or get scheduled: https://eoworks.org/contact/

Tracking prevents lost follow-ups and duplicate applications.

Minimum fields:

• Job title + employer
• Date applied
• Where you applied
• Follow-up date
• Status

Tip: Use 2–3 sites consistently (plus iMatchSkills). Too many sites = scattered effort and missed follow-ups.

Click “Generate Summary” to pull your goal, targets, interview notes, and weekly plan into one copyable block.

Use this tracker to record applications and schedule follow-ups.

Columns include: Employer, Job Title, Date Applied, Where Applied, Contact Name, Contact Info, Follow-up Date, Status, Notes.