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What is JobScout?
JobScout is a web and mobile application designed to get users back to work by
providing essential job seeking tools and using game design to teach and
reinforce the Internet skills necessary to find work online. JobScout does this by:
ü Engaging users in self-paced activities;
ü Giving users the opportunity to apply the skills they learned directly on
the JobScout website; and
ü Enabling users to network with each other on and offline.
Where is JobScout Available?
JobScout is available 24/7 online at http://www.myjobscout.org. The JobScout
team is currently working closely with libraries, community based organizations,
workforce development and educational institutions across California to get
feedback from users about their JobScout experience.
To help potential users find JobScout, our team has asked participating libraries,
community based organizations, workforce development and educational
institutions working with us to make a link to JobScout available in a prominent
place on their website.
JobScout is also available as an iOS application for the iPhone. Users can
download the application through the iTunes Store or go to
http://www.myjobscout.org to be connected to the application download
directly from the JobScout site.
Who is JobScout’s Target Audience?
The target user community is anyone looking for a job. The platform was built to
accommodate skill levels that may include:
ü Users without Internet skills;
ü Users with limited limited skills;
ü Users entering the workforce for the first time, such as high school and
college students;

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ü Users who may be overwhelmed by the diversity and amount of online
job resources that are complex to navigate and manage; and
ü Users looking for a streamlined resource offering and management tools
for their job-hunt.
How Do I Get Started on JobScout?
Creating an Account
Getting started on JobScout is easy. The user will be asked to sign up for an
account by creating a username and pass phrase. A JobScout character is
always there to guide the user through this process in case they need a little
extra help.
Taking the JobScout Survey
When the user is done creating their account, they will be asked to participate in
a skills assessment survey. The survey will allow the platform to assess the user’s
needs. The user will be guided to the appropriate place on the platform based
on his or her survey answers. This brief intake process helps users get what they
need out of the JobScout experience.
What Will the User Experience be Like on JobScout?
Users will experience educational activities that are consistent with the Basic
Digital Literacy Skills Framework developed and supported by the State of
California. The platform allows the user to assume the role of a “scout” in a game
environment searching for the Internet skills and tools they need to find
employment online. Imagine users on a discovery trail with the guidance of a
master scout being able to navigate through activities and tools designed to
help them manage their job search. The user earns a badge with every new skill
they master.
What are JobScout’s Main Features?
Lessons and Activities
The user learns on JobScout through a series of lessons and activities. Each
lesson covers a different Internet skill necessary for the user to master for a

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successful online job search. The information in each lesson is broken down into
its basic parts, and is accompanied by screen shots to accommodate users with
varying literacy levels.
Each lesson is followed up by activities designed to test the user’s knowledge of
the skill level he or she was just introduced to in the lesson they completed.
Activities include multiple-choice questions, true or false questions, fill-in
questions, word jumbles and object identification puzzles.
ResumeBuilder
JobScout’s ResumeBuilder lets the user create, save and print a resume without
having to leave the JobScout site. Located at the top of the MyJobScout page,
the ResumeBuilder is easily accessible and even easier to use. The
ResumeBuilder’s fill-in template gives the user guidance on what information
needs to be included in their resume. When the user is done entering their
information, they can simply click the Save and Print button and JobScout will
provide the user with a pre-formatted ready-to-use resume.
JobScout’s One Stop Job Shop
JobScout’s One Stop Job Shop breaks the job application process down into
four easy steps that the user can manage directly from the JobScout platform.
Icons guide users through the steps necessary to send an application to an
employer. From reviewing the job posting to finding a contact email address,
sending a resume with a custom preformatted cover email and scheduling an
interview, users can do it all directly from JobScout.
Job Search Function Powered by Simply Hired
The top of the user’s MyJobScout page also features a job search function
powered by Simply Hired. JobScout users can search Simply Hired’s website for
jobs by keyword and location. The first three results matching the user’s search
will appear at the top of the MyJobScout page. Users can click the Indeed link at
the bottom of the list of results on the MyJobScout page to see the rest of the
results that match their search.
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JobScout’s Social Network allows users to connect with each other directly on
the site. On the Social Network, users can set up a profile and connect with
other users about their job search. Imagine two JobScout users sitting at
opposite ends of a library or classroom connecting about a common challenge
they are facing with their job search on JobScout. During their interaction, these
users discover that they are both in the same place and begin to connect offline
trading tips and providing each other with support.
How Do I Give Feedback or Report a Problem on JobScout?
JobScout’s partners serve as a hub for users to experience the platform. They
are also a great place for the JobScout team to get feedback about the site. Our
team will be working on updates for JobScout throughout the beta period. As
your organizations use the site, we want to know what you think. To send us
feedback or report any bugs you may experience with the site, please use the
Report a Problem button. The Report a Problem button can be found at the
bottom of each page on the JobScout website.
Those questions that come up frequently will be featured on JobScout’s FAQ
page. A link to JobScout’s FAQ page can be found at the bottom of every page
on the JobScout website.
Is There Support Available for JobScout?
Customer Support
The team at JobScout wants to ensure that JobScout customers are supported.
JobScout’s Director of Marketing and Platform Satisfaction, Josh Bradley, is
available to support you as your organization uses JobScout. Josh monitors user
feedback and problems through the Report a Problem function and through the
social network.
In addition to addressing feedback and customer support, Josh will be getting
the word out about JobScout. If you have questions about community outreach,
or if you would like to organize a JobScout event in your community, you can
contact the JobScout team at support@discovertrail.com.
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Organizations participating in JobScout will be provided with a variety of
resources to help them get started on the platform and spread the word in their
communities. JobScout’s COMPASS analytics and resource system will play host
to user guides, videos, high quality image files of the JobScout logo and lots of
other resources to get you and your staff started.
In addition, each JobScout organization will receive a “buzz kit.” Buzz kits
include posters, fliers, stickers, postcards and other fun stuff for organizations to
hang, display and pass out to potential JobScout users. Buzz kit materials will
also be available for download on JobScout’s Resources Page.