Careers & Employment

Local Career Help

• The Able Network

  A network of more than 50 community-based organizations in the Chicago metropolitan area that provide employment counseling, training and job placement. Call 312.782.3335 to determine which network agency or employment program best fits your needs.

• Adult Career Center -- Tutor.com Learning Suite

  Free resume, GED, and proofreading help as well as tutoring in math, science, social studies and English for adult learners. Tutoring also available for grades K-12 and college intro levels. The service is available from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week. Disponibles en español en Matemáticas, Estudios Sociales, y Ciencia, Domingo a Jueves de 2:00 a 9:00 p.m. LIVE HOMEWORK HELP® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK

• Career Transitions Center

  Fee based job guidance to people of all ages Special programs for older adults. See a list of Chicago companies at this site.

• Chicago Employment Guide

  Job listings, Chicago job fairs, browse Chicago industries, search for online college courses and more.

• Chicago Jobs Council

  This organization is dedicated to helping people living in poverty secure employment.

• ChicagoJobs

  A resource for employees and employers from two Skokie librarians. See also the "Skokie Employment Resources" site below.

• City of Chicago

  See left side menu: Apply for a Job.

• Idealist.org

  Search nonprofit and government jobs.

• Craigslist Classified Job Listing
• Illinois workNet Center
  Career, education and work support information for Illinois residents and businesses. Set up your free account and create a resume. Find job openings. Learn computer skills. Connect to work support services. Contact a Certified Illinois workNet Advisor for assistance. Find aresource room location near you.
• Jewish Vocational Services of Chicago

  Main Office: 216 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 700, 312- 673-3400 V; 312-444-2877 TTY
  Skokie Office: Goldie Bachmann Luftig Building, 5150 Golf Road, 847-568-5150; 847-568-5185 TTY
  A non-profit, non-sectarian organization with a mission to empower all people in need to find fulfillment through work.

• NPO.net

  Search for nonprofit and government jobs. This site is also a gateway to Chicago's nonprofit and philanthropic community.

• Skokie Employment Resource Center

  This site, part of the above ChicagoJobs site, gives information on career counseling at the Skokie Library, Skokie Career Support Group, services for groups and community agencies, materials and resources in the Skokie Library.

Career Help from the State

• Illinois Career Resource Network

  Find out about wages, education requirements and job duties for nearly 500 occupations Illinois Department of Employment Security.

• Illinois Department of Employment Security

  Find information on "job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, career and labor market information, payroll tax filing".

• Illinois workNet Center
  Career, education and work support information for Illinois residents and businesses. Set up your free account and create a resume. Find job openings. Learn computer skills. Connect to work support services. Contact a Certified Illinois workNet Advisor for assistance. Find aresource room location near you.
• Work 4 Illinois -- State of Illinois Employment Opportunities

  Job postings and step–by–step guide on how to apply for a state job.

Federal Resources

• Apprenticeship Website

  From Department of Labor.

• Career Guide to Industries

  From Department of Labor.

• Occupational Outlook Handbook

  Research training and education, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions for a large variety of careers. From the Department of Labor.

• Student Jobs

  Internships and student jobs in the Federal Government.

• USA Jobs
  

  Build a resume and search for a government position.

• Veterans' Employment & Training Services

Job Listings & Career Help -- Elsewhere on the Web

• Business Town

  Plenty of help is offered here for those contemplating starting their own business. Get step-by-step instructions by clicking on "Getting Started," or look at ideas under "Consulting," "Home Business" and other links.

• CareerOneStop

  Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

• Career Builder

  Search by job type, company or industry. Apply for a job online. Learn about a company. Resume help and much more.

• Job Hunters Bible

  Get tips on how to use the Internet to find a job or take the interactive career planning test at this site by Richard Bolles, the author of What Color is Your Parachute.

• JobWeb.com

  Career development and job search advice for new college graduates from National Association of Colleges and Employers.

• Monster.com

  A huge career site that includes resume help, salary and industry information. Lets you search for oversea jobs.

• The Riley Guide

  Instructions for job seekers on how to best use the Internet to find employment. Resume & cover letter writing, networking, interviewing, salary guide and other career information available as well.

Job Search Engines

• Juju Job Search -- Illinois Jobs

  Searches job listings on employer websites and job boards.

• Indeed.com

  Searches job listings from employer websites, job boards, newspapers and associations.

Classified Job Listings

• ChicagoJobs

  Job listings from Chicago Sun Times, the Daily Herald and other local papers.

• Chicago Reader
• Chicago Tribune

Vocational Schools

• Vocational Schools Database -- RWM

  A database of Private Post secondary Vocational Schools in all 50 states. It is organized first by State, then by Training Occupation.