Posted on August 6, 2008
Despite problems on Wall Street and in other corners of the country, people are finding many opportunities for Chicago finance jobs. According to a recent article in the Chicago Tribune, finance jobs in Chicago have remained strong-and even continue to hire new employees-despite the fact the city’s unemployment rate rose to 6.8 percent in June. […]
Posted on July 30, 2008
The film industry in Illinois not only has a sizable impact statewide, but as of late has particularly created many Chicago media jobs. In 2007, according to a press release from the State of Illinois, Illinois film productions allowed for more than 26,500 hires statewide, a 110 percent increase from 2006. Most recently, the new […]
Posted on July 30, 2008
Earlier this month, MillerCoors announced it would bring its new headquarters to Illinois, and in turn would create hundreds of Chicago jobs. According to a press release from the State of Illinois, the company’s agreement to bring the headquarters to Chicago – a $39.5 million investment – will result in an $18 million state investment […]
Posted on July 28, 2008
The outlook for Chicago healthcare jobs is bright. According to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet area employed 509,000 people in June 2008 in the education and health services industry, an increase of 1.6 percent over the previous year. The Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council states healthcare in Chicago and […]
Posted on July 15, 2008
With summer about to end, many Chicago area college students may feel like they missed their chance to participate in an internship program for the year. Although the three month break period may be the most popular time for interning, Chicago internships can still be found during the school year. According to a survey conducted […]
Posted on July 15, 2008
Press release from: Onrec (openPR) – (CHICAGO, Ill. – July 16, 2008) ChicagoJobs.com, a job board devoted exclusively to the employment scene across the 11 County Chicagoland area, will be one of several sponsoring exhibitors at the Onrec.com Online Recruitment Conference & Expo 2008, to be held at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center, in […]
Posted on July 11, 2008
Everyone knows Chicago is a vibrant, exciting city to visit. It’s full of incredible entertainment, delectable cuisine, and multi-cultural diversity. But did you know that jobs in Chicago offer great opportunities for a lucrative future? Trader Monthly magazine has named Chicago as the “number one trading city in the entire world”. The ‘windy city’ boasts […]
Posted on June 13, 2008
The closure of a Chicago hospital will soon cause the loss of over 200 healthcare jobs. The operators of the Michael Reese Hospital, which is located on the city’s south side, recently submitted the plans for closing to the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board. If the Board approves this decision then the hospital and the […]
Posted on June 9, 2008
Finding summer jobs in Chicago may be more difficult for high school and college students to find this year. With the city’s unemployment rate currently above the national average, many adults desperate for work are competing for these positions. Since employers prefer workers with experience, students are being pushed out in favor of those with […]
Posted on June 9, 2008
Gasoline supplier British Petroleum recently announced that it will be moving 1,200 jobs out of the western suburbs and into the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. This is a complete reverse of the company’s decision to move many jobs out of the city a decade ago when BP obtained Chicago-based Amoco. The positions will be transferring from […]