Job Search Help

  • You do not need to have an account (username and password) to search for jobs.
  • The City/ZIP Code search has been removed but will return in the future.

Keyword Search

Keywords

A keyword is a word or phrase entered into a search engine in an effort to return matching and relevant results.

For example, enter a keyword or phrase that is specific to the job title you are looking for, education level you have reached or specific training you have, specific skill you have, specific work experience you have, specific software you are skilled at using, etc.

A computer will search the following fields on job openings for matching keywords:

  • Job Posting Number
  • Job Title
  • Job Description
  • Company Name
  • Experience and Qualifications
  • Education and Training
  • Professional Licenses/Certifications

Occupation Category

An Occupation Category is a grouping of similar jobs. To remove an Occupation Category, choose the blank line at the top of the list.

County

Select the county from the drop-down list where you want to search for jobs. To remove a county, choose the blank line at the top of the list.

To view all jobs in a county, select a county only. Do not enter a keyword or choose an Occupation Category.

Listed Within

To only view jobs listed within a certain number of days, choose the number of days from the drop-down list. To remove a choice, choose the blank line at the top of the list.

After selecting your job search criteria, click on the Search Jobs button. The Job Search Results page will be displayed. Click on the job title link for the job you want to view.

The information on the Job Search Results page is displayed in columns. The columns can be sorted by clicking on the column header - Title, Company, or Date Posted. 'Date Posted' means the date the company listed the job on Job Center of Wisconsin or on Job Central.

To search again, click on the New Search link.

Advanced Search

You do not need to have an account nor a registration to search for jobs.

Job Center of Wisconsin lists jobs from three main areas: those entered directly and reviewed by staff, (Job Center of Wisconsin, those provided by partners (Partners), and those made available from a third party provider (Other Sources).

Many of the "Partner" and "Other Sources" jobs from the second and third areas do not include information like Shift, Work Week, Education and Training, or NCRC in their job listings so openings from Partners or Other Sources will not be included in the Search Results if you use any of those filters during your search. To view all available job openings, make sure your job search does not include any of these filters. Also, many of these jobs may contain duplicative or incomplete information.

The choice of Source (Job Boards) is provided to offer jobseekers the maximum amount of flexibility in conducting their job search. You may check or uncheck the box next to the source to include jobs from that source.

  • Job Center of Wisconsin: These jobs are reviewed by State of Wisconsin staff. They should be non-duplicative and represent only verified employers and valid job openings.
  • Partners: These jobs are nor reviewed by State of Wisconsin staff. The quality of job openings is slightly lower and there may be some duplication or incomplete information. The State of Wisconsin has strong relationships with these sources that ensure some measure of quality on these job openings.
  • Other Sources: These jobs are not reviewed by State of Wisconsin staff. Jobseekers should use additional caution in the application process. There will likely be duplication and incomplete information. State of Wisconsin cannot guarantee wages, accuracy of the information, or validity of the employer or the job opening.

Keywords

A keyword is a word or phrase entered into a search engine in an effort to return matching and relevant results.

For example, enter a keyword or phrase that is specific to the job title you are looking for, education level you have reached or specific training you have, specific skill you have, specific work experience you have, specific software you are skilled at using, etc.

A computer will search the following fields on job openings for matching keywords:

  • Job Posting Number
  • Job Title
  • Job Description
  • Company Name
  • Experience and Qualifications
  • Education and Training
  • Professional Licenses/Certifications

Occupation Category

An Occupation Category is a grouping of similar jobs. To remove an Occupation Category, choose the blank line at the top of the list.

County

Select the county from the drop-down list where you want to search for jobs. To remove a county, choose the blank line at the top of the list.

To view all jobs in a county, select a county only. Do not enter a keyword or choose an Occupation Category.

Listed Within

To only view jobs listed within a certain number of days, choose the number of days from the drop-down list. To remove a choice, choose the blank line at the top of the list.

Work Week

To only view full-time, part-time, temporary, or on call jobs, choose an item from the drop-down list. To remove a choice, choose the blank line at the top of the list.

Education and Training

To only view jobs requiring a certain level of education or training, choose an item from the drop-down list. To remove a choice, choose the blank line at the top of the list.

After selecting your job search criteria, click on the Search Jobs button. The Job Search Results page will be displayed. Click on the job title link for the job you want to view.

The information on the Job Search Results page is displayed in columns. The columns can be sorted by clicking on the column header - Title, Company, or Date Posted. 'Date Posted' means the date the company listed the job on Job Center of Wisconsin or on Job Central.

Shift

To only view jobs for a certain shit, choose an item from the drop-down list. To remove a choice, choose the blank line at the top of the list.

To search again, click on the New Search link.

Map Search

Click on an area of the map where you would like to search for jobs, or click on a link for the geographic area where you would like to search for jobs.

Select a county by clicking on it on the map, or by clicking on the county name link.

The list of Occupational Categories (groupings of similar jobs) will be displayed, along with the number of jobs in each Occupational Category for the county or counties you selected. Click on the number in the View Job Listings column.

The Job Search Results page will be displayed. Click on the job title link for the job you want to view.

The information on the Job Search Results page is displayed in columns. The columns can be sorted by clicking on the column header - Title, Company, or Date Posted. 'Date Posted' means the date the company listed the job on Job Center of Wisconsin or on Job Central.

To search again, click on the New Search link.