Posted on January 2, 2014
A huge private workforce initiative aimed at closing the skills gap is creating buzz and could potentially boost and create Chicago healthcare jobs, among many other jobs. JPMorgan Chase & Co. said it is committing $15 million toward workforce readiness and demand-driven training in Chicago, as part of its unprecedented five-year, $250 million global New […]
Posted on December 15, 2013
According to a recent survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), employers like a team player with looking to fill Chicago jobs. When it comes to the importance of candidate skills and qualities, employers are looking for team players who can solve problems, organize their work, and communicate effectively. Employers responding to […]
Posted on December 6, 2013
As the economy grows, it appears Chicago manufacturing jobs are also growing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in November, manufacturing added 27,000 jobs. Within the industry, job gains occurred in food manufacturing (+8,000) and in motor vehicles and parts (+7,000). In November, employment in professional and business services continued to trend up (+35,000). […]
Posted on December 1, 2013
The Small Best Saturday event that takes places on an annual basis after Black Friday has been a big hit in Chicago and helped to boost Chicago jobs. The Federal Small Business Administration estimated that customers spent nearly $5.5 billion nationwide last year at small, independent stores during the event. Business leaders say it’s important […]
Posted on November 19, 2013
It appears some college students working Chicago jobs aren’t holding jobs that stems from their degree. According to a new study from CareerBuilder, nearly half (47 percent) of college-educated workers said their first job after college was not related to their college major. Thirty-two percent of college-educated workers reported that they never found a job […]
Posted on November 5, 2013
As the entire country ramps up for the holidays, many companies are hiring for Chicago administrative jobs, among others. According to a recent survey, thirty-nine percent of retail hiring managers reported that they plan to hire seasonal workers this year, up from 36 percent last year and 29 percent in 2011. Employers in information technology […]
Posted on October 28, 2013
The number of Chicago CEO jobs are discussed, among other CEO jobs around the country, in a report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Turnover among the nation’s chief executive officers declined slightly in September as 107 planned CEO departures were reported, down 5.6 percent from the 113 in August. The September total was up 12.6 […]
Posted on October 18, 2013
The US Labor Department has recently announced a grant that will help to create more Chicago jobs, along with jobs in four other states. The states affected include California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and Kentucky, which will all get $400,000. The grants are part of the department’s Reemployment Connections initiative, an effort to better integrate the […]
Posted on October 6, 2013
When it comes to seasonal hiring, recruiting for San Antonio jobs may be not as aggressive this year compared to last. According to Challenger, Gray, & Christmas, shaky consumer confidence and increased efficiencies among retailers may prevent seasonal employment gains from reaching such lofty heights this year. Challenger estimated that seasonal job gains will not […]
Posted on September 26, 2013
CFOs are busy this time of year and are discussing plans to hire for finance jobs in Chicago. Seven percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) in the Chicago area expect to add new professional-level positions in the fourth quarter, according to the Chicago Professional Employment Forecast from Robert Half. Organizations looking to expand and add […]