Careers & Employment
See also Company Information on the Business & Finance page.Library's Electronic Subscriptions
Outside the library, these resources are only available to Lincolnwood Library cardholders.
- JobNow
Live tutors are available from 3-11 p.m. every day to help with resume writing and job interview skills. The site also provides links specific to students, recent graduates, veterans, and general job seekers!
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.
- 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
Search for a job, post a resume, salary, and other career information. "Exclusively focused on Chicagoland's 11–county area — including the city, suburbs, and beyond."
- Chicago Jobs Council
This organization is dedicated to helping people living in poverty secure employment.
- ChicagoJobTalk.org
A resource for employees and employers from two Skokie librarians.
- Disability Works
Job placement and career counseling services for people with disabilities. Site is sponsored by Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and the State of Illinois.
- 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 are source 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
A gateway to Chicago's nonprofit and philanthropic community.
- Suburban Chicago Help Wanted
Career Help from the State
- 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 ".
- IllinoisJobNetwork.com
Comprehensive employment site with links to organizations for minorities and people with disabilities, universities & colleges, state workforce agencies, and more..
- 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. - Vocational Rehabilitation
People with disabilities can get help finding a job and support in keeping it from Illinois Department of Human Services.
- 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
- 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
Search for a government position.
- Veterans' Employment & Training Services
Job Listings & Career Help -- Elsewhere on the Web
- CareerOneStop
Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Glassdoor.com
List of the 50 top-ranked companies to work for, employee reviews of companies, tips on interview questions from companies, salary comparisons, and more.
- Idealist.org
Search nonprofit and government 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
- CareerJet
Searches job boards, recruitment agency websites, and large specialist recruitment sites.
- Juju Job Search -- Illinois Jobs
Searches job boards and job listings on employer websites.
Vocational Schools
- Vocational Schools Database -- RWM
A database of Private Postsecondary Vocational Schools in all 50 states. It is organized first by State, then by Training Occupation.
