Top Asked Questions
Job Seekers


Question How do I get an application?
Question What job openings do you have? Do you get job orders for professional jobs? How do I find out about what job openings are available?
Question Will you check on a job order for me?
Question I’m looking for a job. What do I need to do?
Question Is there anywhere online where we can list our résumés?
Question Can I e-mail you my résumé?
Question Why do I have to apply in person? Can’t I just send my résumé or e-mail it?
Question I’m looking for a job. What do I need to do?
Question Is there money available for me to go back to school?
Question Why doesn’t your Web site show who the employer is?
Question Can you help me put a résumé together?
Question Can I get a printout of my work history?
Question Why wasn’t I contacted about job orders I was interested in?
Question Did you get me a job yet?
Question Why should I register for employment with Iowa Workforce Development?
Question How do I apply for a job with the State of Iowa?
Question Why don't employers at least acknowledge they received my résumé?
Question Why am I not registered anymore? How do I keep my application active? Will you update my application?
Question How do employment agencies work?
Question I want to start my own business. Where can I get some help?
Question Why should I notify Iowa Workforce Development when I get a job?
Question Why don’t the employers list a wage or salary on the job order?
Question What kind of workshops do you offer, and is there a charge to attend a workshop?
Question Where are your job openings listed on the Internet?
Question What job openings do you have? How do I find out about what job openings are available?
Question Where’s the job board?
Question How do you know if a wage listed is negotiable?
Question Do I have to be registered in other Iowa Workforce Development offices to be considered for jobs in other communities? Can I get help from your office if I live in another community?
Question How can you find information about jobs in other states?

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