Job Seekers
Unemployment rates in Illinois and across the nation are extremely high and many in our community are searching for employment. As such, I hope this page will be helpful. Below you will find links to job resources and postings as well as some listings I’ve pulled together from various resources. If you know of any other good job resources or listings please don’t hesitate to email me at sara@staterepsara.com.
Illinois Department of Employment Security – IDES is your direct link to Illinois workforce services: job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, career and labor market information, payroll tax filing, and more!
Illinois Skills Match – Illinois Skills Match is an online database that helps connect skilled job seekers to employers in the State of Illinois. By answering a series of questions about your skills and interests, you will be entered into a searchable database so that employers looking for those kinds of skills can find you.
Illinois workNet Center - For the purpose of expanding economic opportunity, the Illinois workNet™ Portal and Program utilizes partnerships and technology to expand seamless and real-time access to workforce development resources aimed at individuals, businesses and workforce professionals. Innovative partnerships span state economic development, workforce development, education agencies, and local workforce investment boards along with their public and private partners including local governments, community colleges and non-profit organizations. Through partnerships that leverage technology, a common vision to plan for the economic futures of communities and provide a seamless array of services is realized.
Work 4 Illinois - This site provides posting and application information for current vacancies within the Departments under the jurisdiction of the Governor.
IDES Job Fairs and Special Events – Listing of job fairs compiled by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
Cook County Job Listings
City of Chicago Human Resources – This page contains links to the CAREERS website for jobs in the city of Chicago, as well as links to job postings with the CHA, Park District, CPS, CTA, City Colleges, Inspector General and the MWRD
America's Job Exchange for Illinois – America’s Job Exchange is a comprehensive, career management portal designed to "Change Your World" when it comes to finding a new job or filling a position. Developed by the same team that created the first Internet-based job portal, America's Job Exchange offers trusted, comprehensive, and free career management services to job seekers, employers and states.
Idealist.org – Idealist is a project of Action Without Borders, a nonprofit organization founded in 1995 with offices in the United States and Argentina. Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.
Craigslist Chicago – Craigslist is a free resource that many use to post, among other things, job opportunities in the Chicagoland area.
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CareerBuilder.com - Search 1.6 million Jobs on CareerBuilder.com. Find new employment or work. Fresh job listings posted daily. Have jobs emailed to you.
Monster.com - Find the job that's right for you. Use Monster's resources to create a killer resume, search for jobs, prepare for interviews, and launch your career.
Chicago Reader – Classifieds
Chicago Sun-Times – Classifieds
Backpage.com –Classifieds
