Job Seeker Dashboard

Once you are logged into your account, the Job Seeker Dashboard displays. The information on this page includes any current information regarding the occupation you chose at registration. Your Current Occupation configures the system to display the number of available jobs for that occupation both locally and statewide, the average statewide yearly salary for that occupation, any nearby job centers, and the number of your unread messages or upcoming appointments.

The Job Seeker Dashboard allows you to quickly view any important news or updates, find job listings, and search for education and training opportunities, all from one location. It features all related job openings and education and training opportunities for you as well. You can apply for a position directly from the dashboard. The dashboard also features a hamburger menu (3 horizontal lines) at the top left of the page. This allows users to collapse the side menu. Click the hamburger menu again to expand the side menu to the original size.

Current Occupation

The Current Occupation listed at the top of the Job Seeker Dashboard matches what was provided at registration. This occupation and the ZIP code provided at registration, are used to populate all the current data on the dashboard. The statistics on available local and statewide jobs, the average yearly income for the occupation, and number of job centers.

The Current Occupation and ZIP code are also used to display the Related Job Openings and Related Education and Training results listed under News and Updates, Find Job Listings, and Find Education and Training.

You can update your current occupation at any time from the Job Seeker Dashboard.

1. To update the Current Occupation, enter the new occupation title into the related field.
•  The field is a type-ahead field, so once you start entering the occupation, several options display in a drop-down list. All previously entered Current Occupations are also listed in the same drop-down list under Previously Selected.
• If you are entering a new Current Occupation, begin typing the occupation title and click the option that most closely aligns with your chosen occupation from the drop-down list.
• If you want to select a previous Current Occupation, click the occupation title field. A drop-down list displays. Under Previously Selected, click the previous occupation title you want to list as the Current Occupation.
2. Click Update. The Job Seeker Dashboard should reload and display different statistics, based on the new occupation listed.
•  You can update your Current Occupation on the Job Seeker Dashboard or under Contact Information on the My Profile page. Completing this action on either page will automatically update your Job Seeker Dashboard.

News and Updates

Any updates to Delaware VOCAL or important occupational and educational news display under News and Updates.

1. To read the details of any news or updates listed, click the title.
2. Click the Go Back to return to the Job Seeker Dashboard.

Find Job Listings

To search all job listings from the dashboard, use the Find Job Listings search in the middle of the page.

1. Type Occupation, Location, and Radius into the fields listed under Find Job Listings. Add Max Days Posted and Company for a more specific search.
2. Click Search; results appear for qualified positions accepting applications.
•  Sort the search results using the arrow at the top of the column you wish to reorder. Click an arrow at the top of a different column to sort using that parameter. The arrows will organize that column’s results in either ascending or descending order.
3. Clicking the job title for the job that interests you takes you to Delaware JobLink and the job’s details page.
•  Viewing full details for some positions may require logging in to Delaware JobLink or creating a job seeker account. If you are logging in through yourDelaware JobLink account, but do not have a completed resume, you will not see full job details. A message displays at the bottom of the Job Details page when this occurs.
4. Click Back at the bottom of the Job Details page to return to Delaware VOCAL.

Find Education and Training

To search all education and training opportunities from the dashboard, use the Find Education and Training search in the middle of the page.

1. Type Occupation, Location (ZIP Code), and Radius into the fields listed under Find Education and Training.
2. Click Search; results appear for qualified education and training opportunities.
•  Filter search results using the arrow at the top of the column you wish to reorder. Click an arrow at the top of a different column to filter using that parameter. The arrows will organize that column’s results in either ascending or descending order.
3. Clicking the school or training center’s name takes you to that facility’s page.
•  Clicking the address under Contact brings you to Google Maps to get directions to the school or training center.
4. Click the back button in the browser to return to Delaware VOCAL.

Related Job Openings

Job openings related to your listed Current Occupation display beneath Related Job Openings. These job openings display by relevance and include the Job Title, Employer, Location, and Posted date.

1. Click Apply in the far-right column. This navigates to the Job Details page on Delaware JobLink.
2. Click Back at the bottom of the Job Details page to return to Delaware VOCAL.
3. Click More Job Openings to navigate to the Find Jobs page.
4. Click Home at the top of the side menu to exit the job search.
•  If there is more than one page of related programs, the number of entries currently displaying will show at the bottom of Related Job Openings. Options to move back and forth between these pages display. Click Previous or Next or the page number to navigate between these pages.

Related Education and Training

Training or education programs related to your listed Current Occupation display beneath Related Education and Training. These programs display by relevance and include the School, Program, Distance (Miles), Contact Number, Program Lengths, and Occupations.

1. Click the name of the college or university under School. This navigates to the facility’s main page.
2. Click the back button in the browser to return to Delaware VOCAL.
3. Click More Related Education and Training Programs to navigate to the Training and Education Search page.
4. Click the back button or Home at the top of the side menu to exit the training and education search.
•  If there is more than one page of related programs, the number of entries currently displaying will show at the bottom of Related Education and Training. Options to move back and forth between these pages display. Click Previous or Next or the page number to navigate between these pages.

Help

Delaware VOCAL provides a direct link to the Job Seeker User Guide in the side menu. Click Help at the bottom of the side menu to be taken to the User Guide.

The User Guide provides instructions to navigate Delaware VOCAL and details how to apply for jobs, respond to messages in your inbox, create and manage your account, view appointments, and more. The User Guide also contains explanations about all of the partner links that display within the system.

Change Password

Delaware VOCAL allows you to change your password at any time through a convenient drop-down on the Job Seeker Dashboard.

1. To change your password, click your name in the upper right-hand corner of the Job Seeker Dashboard. A drop-down list displays options to change your password or log out of Delaware VOCAL .
2. Click Change Password. The Change Password page displays.
3. Type a new password, the same password for confirmation, and your current password.
4. Click Update. The Job Seeker Dashboard displays.
•  If your account was registered through Delaware JobLink, you are directed to visit that website to change the password for the linked account.

Log Out

To log out of Delaware VOCAL , click your name in the upper right-hand corner of the Job Seeker Dashboard. A drop-down list displays options to change your password or log out of Delaware VOCAL .

1. Click Log Out; the Delaware VOCAL splash page displays.
•  If you are still logged in to Delaware JobLink, a message displays notifying you. To log out easily, follow the link included in the message to be taken to the appropriate site for log off.
2. To log back in, click Log In and enter your credentials.