Getting Started with iMatchSkills

Start your Profile

Visit WorkSourceOregon.org. Find and click on the Register/ Login link.

On the iMatchSkills login page, click Job Seekers Click Here and select Create Your Account.

Add your most up-to-date phone number, email, and mailing address in your profile.

Add Education, Licensures, & Certs.

Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

Include all professional licenses and certificates relevant to occupations of interest.

Include any driver’s license classifications and endorsements that apply to your job interests.

Add Occupational Goals and History

List three or more occupations of interest.

Indicate availability for specific shifts and geographic locations.

Include your work history that is relevant to the occupations that you are interesetd in. Make sure each position lists all job responsibilities and dates.

Upload a Resume and Finalize

Upload a current, error-free resume in .doc or .pdf format.

Thoroughly review all sections for accuracy and completeness.

Save changes and ensure your profile is fully updated to optimize job matching.

Simplify Your Job Search with WorkSource

When you register with WorkSource, you'll create an iMatchSkills profile, Oregon’s largest job board that connects you with local employers. Unlike major platforms like Indeed or LinkedIn, iMatchSkills features job postings curated by WorkSource teams to precisely match employer needs, ensuring you see exactly what employers are looking for. The more detail you include in your profile, the more you stand out to employers.

In addition to job listings, WorkSource Oregon offers virtual and in-person events across the state, providing opportunities to connect directly with employers and learn more about various career paths. Stay connected with WorkSource Oregon through LinkedIn and Facebook for updates on the latest events and job listings.

For more job opportunities, check out these resources promoted by WorkSource:

• National Labor Exchange: Search for jobs by state, browse jobs by member company, and find veteran-friendly employers. www.usnlx.com

• QualityInfo Oregon Jobs: Access tens of thousands of Oregon job listings managed by the Oregon Employment Department. www.qualityinfo.org/jfind

• State of Oregon Jobs: Search for jobs with Oregon state agencies. oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site

Oregon’s Vacancy Information from Spring of 2024

Each quarter Oregon Employment Department surveys Oregon businesses for a view of the state’s employment landscape. This latest 2024 spring quarter’s job are consistent with prior quarters where the typical job vacancy offers a full-time and permanent position.*

There were 57,686 job vacancies reported in Spring 2024.

The average starting wage for job vacancies in Oregon stood at $26.07 per hour.

39% of job vacancies required education beyond high school.

57% of job vacancies required previous experience.

Health Care and Social Assistance has the most vacancies, reporting 13,830 openings.

The Portland tri-county area accounted for about 41% of the state’s vacancies.

Oregon had 1.4 unemployed persons per job vacancy in Spring 2024.

Dental assistants, Personal care aides, Nursing assistants, Truck drivers, and autotechs are the hardest to fill.

*Information extracted from Oregon Employment Department’s Help Wanted In Oregon 2024.