IJobs - an Internet Intervention for the Unemployed

IJobs - an Internet Intervention for the Unemployed: a Randomized Controlled Trial

The current study aims to test the efficacy of iJobs, an online intervention for the unemployed. iJobs is an online adaptation of the JOBS program.

The current study is a two-arm randomized controlled trial that will test the efficacy of iJobs (a web-based adaptation of the JOBS program) against a waiting list control group. Participants from the control group will be enrolled in iJobs 2 weeks after the experimental group finishes the program. iJobs is a 2-week intervention consisting of 5 modules focusing on discovering job skills, job search strategies, preparing effective resumes, exercising different types of interviews, and overcoming setbacks in the job search process. iJobs was previously tested in a feasibility and acceptability trial.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Unemployed and looking for a job
• Work as volunteers and are looking for a paid job
• Have a PC or laptop and basic digital competencies

Exclusion Criteria:

• They don't have internet access and are not available during the two weeks of the program