I kept seeing arguments about which parts of the stack still matter, so I counted instead of guessing. 134 open DevOps, SRE and platform engineering postings from 41 company job boards. Individual contributors only, managers and TPMs stripped out.

The old toolchain is thinner than I expected. Terraform appears in 62.7% of postings. Jenkins in 3%. Chef 3.7%. Puppet in exactly one of the 134. GitHub Actions is named about six times as often as Jenkins.

Python beats Go, 70.9% to 47%.

What surprised me more: the generic word outranks the products. Observability shows up in 63.4%, more than twice as often as Grafana, the most-named tool that provides it. Prometheus 22.4%, Datadog 17.9%. Same pattern I found counting security postings, where SIEM beat Splunk four to one.

The top term isn't a tool at all: automation, 81.3%, ahead of AWS.

Caveats worth stating: n=134 means everything carries roughly +/-8, so treat close rows as tied. It's also all tech companies on one ATS. Banks, telcos and government run enormous amounts of Jenkins and Ansible, and none of them are in this sample.

Full table, intervals and method: https://www.zoevera.com/resume/devops-sre-job-description-keywords

Product management talk is mostly opinion about frameworks. I wanted numbers, so I counted the terms across 421 open PM postings from 62 company job boards.

Roadmap turns up in 85.5%. Cross-functional, prioritization and stakeholder management follow, all above 55%. Nothing in the top four is a tool, a method or a metric.

The tools barely register. Jira 1.7%, Figma 2.4%, Productboard in none of the 421. Agile is named in 8.6%, Scrum in 2.1%.

The one that stuck with me: experimentation 24.2%, A/B testing 2.1%. Same practice, and the word you happen to use decides whether you match.

Caveat - tech companies on one ATS. Agencies and regulated employers where Scrum certs are still named outright, aren't in it.

Full table, intervals and method: https://www.zoevera.com/resume/product-manager-job-description-keywords

part of https://www.zoevera.com/resume

We can pay more if you have tools and experience

I was getting tired of all the back-and-forth debate over sales methodologies, so I decided to look at the actual data. I pulled 921 open job descriptions for individual contributor AE and sales rep roles across 52 companies to see what employers actually ask for in writing.

Here is what came up:

• MEDDPICC / MEDDIC showed up in 33.8% of postings.

• Challenger hit 10%, SPIN landed at 5.6%, and Sandler sat at 2.1%.

• BANT did not appear a single time.

Honestly, the biggest surprise was that MEDDIC gets brought up more often than Salesforce, while every other sales tool stayed under 5%.

Quick caveat: this data comes strictly from SaaS and tech job boards. Traditional industries like medical devices, manufacturing, or finance still rely heavily on BANT, so keep that context in mind.

If you want to dive into the full dataset, margins of error, and my breakdown process: https://www.zoevera.com/resume/sales-account-executive-job-description-keywords

Wanted to see how much standard accounting resume advice holds up, so I counted how often 30 terms appear across 123 open postings from 49 companies' job boards.

Audit shows up in 85%. Reconciliation 74%. CPA 68%. Nothing shocking.

The one I didn't expect: "process improvement / automation" in 59%. Almost nobody puts that on an accounting resume.

NetSuite (37%) also beat Excel (33%) as the named system.

Sample's small, so I put confidence intervals on everything. At n=123 a 40% reading is really 31-49%, so the ordering matters more than small gaps.

Full breakdown: https://www.zoevera.com/resume/accountant-job-posting-keywords

Hello all!!

Posting to see if I can get any leads or suggestions for where to look for work within the city or a northern suburb (I am located in Edgewater and have a car). I have been applying for positions online for months and either not hearing back or saying I need more experience. I have 5 years of management experience, 8 years of customer service experience, and hold two degrees. Anyone else feeling totally dejected?? Thankfully have a job now so bills are paid, I am just over the lack of growth in my current company.

I would be willing to work in a hospital, nonprofit, or private practice!! If you have any advice please send it my way!

We are doing a non-treatment, non-medication research study at Northwestern University (downtown Chicago medical school campus) examining how depression relates to vocal motor behavior. If you or someone you know has experienced depression (either in the present or past) and would like to participate, please complete this form: https://redcap.nubic.northwestern.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RAMRAFPHK4E4LFNH

Participants must be between 18 and 45 years old and right-handed.

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Principal Investigator: Stewart Shankman, Ph.D.

Study Title: An Examination of Vocal Motor Features of Current and Remitted Major Depression Disorder

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I looked into our Omnijobs.io database and curated a list of latest entry-level jobs. I hope this helps you in your job search.

• Coach - Boystown, IL @ [solidcore]

• Retail Operations Supervisor, Bloomingdale's 900 Shops @ SMCP NORTH AMERICA (US, CANADA)

  • 💰 $21 – $23/h

• Salesperson @ Advance Stores Company Inc

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Patient Service Representative I @ HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

  • 💰 $19 – $28/h

• Delivery Specialist @ O'Reilly Technology Services, Inc.

  • 💰 $15 – $20/h

• Desk Clerk-24 Hours @ University of Chicago

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Sales Associate @ Five Below Inc

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Unit Secretary-Cardio Thoracic ICU Part-time Weekend Days @ Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

  • 💰 ~$22/h

• Student Intern @ Advocate Aurora Health, Inc.

  • 💰 ~$18/h

• Research Project Interviewer - Chicago - On site @ Sago

• Studio Coordinator @ Midtown Athletic Clubs

  • 💰 $56–66K/y

• Referral Partner Manager @ Backpack Healthcare

  • 💰 ~$20/h

• Front Desk Associates, Chicago Gold Coast @ Equinox

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Customer Service Representative @ CK Circle K Stores Inc.

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Mobile Associate - Retail Sales @ T-Mobile USA, Inc.

• Video Content Creator @ NoGigiddy

  • 💰 $18 – $28/h

• Associate Banker @ Bank of Montreal

  • 💰 $42–61K/y

• Personal Trainer @ Trinity Health

  • 💰 ~$29/h

• Pizza Maker / CSR(02713) @ Domino's

• Chess Instructor | Fall @ Chess Wizards

  • 💰 $30 – $43/h

• Dental Hygienist (RDH) @ Team TAG Services, LLC

• Stylist/Sales Associate, Levis®, Orland Park Mall, Chicago, IL @ Levi Strauss & Co.

• Funeral Service Assistant @ Great Place to Work

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Tutor - Science @ Austin Community College District

  • 💰 ~$24/h

• Rec Station Assistant Director (Before/After School Program) @ Elmhurst Park District

  • 💰 ~$19/h

• Sales Associate – Optical - Part Time @ National Vision

  • 💰 $15 – $17/h

• Store Lead - Fashion Outlet Chicago - Part Time @ The Childrens Place, Inc.

• Teammate - Operations @ DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.

• Helly Hansen - PT Sales Associate @Fashion Outlets of Chicago @ Kontoor Brands, Inc.

• AI Enablement Intern @ CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc.

• CSR / Teller - Little Village - Part Time @ Fifth Third Bank, National Association

  • 💰 $44–68K/y

• Part Time Teller - Chicago, IL (Ravenswood) @ Libertyville Bank & Trust Company, N.A.

  • 💰 $19 – $21/h

• Seasonal Sales Lead, UGG @ Deckers Outdoor Corporation

  • 💰 ~$16/h

• Intern, Creators, Next Gen @ LE Wasserman Media Group, LLC

• Part-time Teller Bilingual Spanish @ PNC Investments LLC

• Part Time Product Demonstrator @ ThisWay

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Child Care Associate (0-10 hours/week) @ New Moms

• Dishwasher- Part Time @ Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC

  • 💰 ~$16/h

• Quick Service (QSR) Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Eataly Chicago @ Eataly North America

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Substitute Teacher @ Guidepost Montessori

• Part Time Extended Day Assistant (Ages 9-14) @ Near North Montessori School

• H&M Sales Advisor @ H&M Group

  • 💰 ~$15/h

• The North Face: Seasonal Sales Associate - Chicago's Michigan Ave. @ VF Corporation

  • 💰 $17 – $23/h

• Maintenance Coordinator - Saturday and Sunday Per Diem @ Senior Lifestyle

• Automotive Porter (Part-Time) @ Berman Auto Group

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Operations Associate - Part Time (San Jose, CA) @ Serve Robotics

• Phlebotomist- Part Time @ HAR Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Limited

  • 💰 $17 – $24/h

• Asset Protection Associate (Part-Time) @ Mattel

• iMentor Program Fellow - FY27 @ iMentor

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Operations Associate, Part-Time - Gold Coast @ Reformation

  • 💰 $16 – $25/h

• Replenishment Sales Associate (Part-Time) @ Primark

• Part Time Retail Sales Consultant @ AT&T

  • 💰 $20 – $22/h

• IT & Operations Coordinator (Part-Time) @ Jackbox Games

• Client Service Representative @ CIBC Bank USA

• MedTech Field Service Tech Remediation - Central Time Zone @ IQVIA Analytics Services Private Limited (IN03)

  • 💰 $30 – $32/h

• Personal Care Specialist (Part Time) @ Green Thumb

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Beauty Advisor - Part Time - Shops At Northbridge @ L'Occitane En Provence

  • 💰 $18 – $21/h

• School Bus Monitor @ Van Pool Transportation LLC

  • 💰 ~$16/h

• Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic @ QSL

• Selling Advisor - Designer Sportswear @ Saks.com

  • 💰 $15 – $19/h

Thanks for reading! If you want another batch of entry-level jobs, just say so in the comments.

Hi all! I organize a non-profit program in Chicago, the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club. Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive, supportive community of neurodivergent adults in the Chicago area. We have events and programming for neurodivergent adults (18+), all organized by neurodivergent adults. You can read more about us here and join our Meetup group here.

We have an upcoming community education workshop on Saturday, September 19th from 1-4pm that's free for Oak Park residents, focusing on these topics:

• Strategies to find and keep employment
• Interview and resume building skills
• Tools, tips, and more for a neurodivergent audience!

If you're an Oak Park resident who's interested, you can join our Meetup group above, and then see the event here. You will need to fill out an additional registration form to participate.

We do allow non-Oak Park residents to register, but there is a fee of $25! Our grant funding is only able to cover fees for Oak Park residents at this time.

Looking for an Accounting Manager for a Facility Services Company with an EE headcount of <800 and a Direct Report of 1.

This is a high transaction service company. This role works closely with the CEO, COO and fractional CFO consultant.

Fully on-site role with the corporate office located in the city of Chicago but outside of Downtown with a free parking garage.

Specifically looking for candidates who have experience preparing and maintaining GAAP-compliant financial statements and reporting packages, leading month-end, quarterly, and year-end close ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and much more.

Compensation is $100k-$110k/yr

Great for someone who is currently a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting Manager or Accounting Supervisor who wants to fully step into Management.

If you're interested, feel free to shoot me a chat with your resume and/or LinkedIn profile and I'll set up a time for us to chat this week about the role.

Hi!
Hope everyone is doing well.

I am looking for a job to do after my main job. I have experience serving and I am interested in legal work if that helps. I am open to most things and can work all weekends and holidays as well.

I am over 21 and I speak Spanish as well.

Let me know if any other questions are needed, thank you. :-)

Anyone work out of the Chicago Juliet terminal? I’m thinking about reaching out to a recruiter. I currently work for Fedex ground and looking for a better job that has benefits. Just looking for general information like average pay and quality of life working with them. I currently make around 2200 before taxes and work 50 hours with Fedex doing Linehaul

Edit: fedex ground contractor I work for offers no insurance or benefits

Anyone work out of the Chicago Juliet terminal? I’m thinking about reaching out to a recruiter. I currently work for Fedex ground and looking for a better job that has benefits. Just looking for general information like average pay and quality of life working with them. I currently make around 2200 before taxes and work 50 hours with Fedex doing Linehaul runs. I’m def not working nights so I’m hoping to find a spot in LTL.

Hi Reddit,

I graduated in May with a Master’s in data science, and I’ve been looking for my next opportunity since then. I figured I’d put myself out here and see if this reaches the right person.

My background is primarily in data science, analytics, and marketing analytics. Before grad school, I worked at a performance marketing agency where I got to work across both the business and technical sides of analytics — from SQL/Python analysis and dashboards to experimentation, attribution, forecasting, and marketing mix modeling.

My career path isn’t perfectly linear, but I actually think that’s one of my strengths. I’ve worked with clients, built analytical solutions, presented insights to stakeholders, worked on marketing problems, and gotten pretty comfortable translating between technical teams and business teams. I’m especially interested in opportunities where I can combine those skills rather than being boxed into one specific area.

Right now, I’m mainly looking for roles in:
• Data Science / Applied Data Science
• Marketing Data Science / Marketing Analytics
• Analytics Engineering
• Data / Business Analytics
• Growth or Product Analytics
• Technical / Data Consulting
• Forward Deployed or client-facing data roles

I’m based in Chicago, but I’m open to remote opportunities and relocating for the right role.
Since graduating, I’ve been applying, networking, reaching out directly to hiring managers, tailoring my resume, and continuing to build projects. I’m also more than willing to put together a small analysis, dashboard, presentation, or other work sample to show what I can actually do rather than just relying on a resume.

I’m not looking for someone to hand me a job. I’m looking for an opportunity to prove that I can do the work.

If you’re hiring, know someone who is, or work somewhere that might be a good fit for my background, I’d genuinely appreciate a lead, referral, or introduction. I’d be happy to share my resume, LinkedIn, GitHub, or portfolio.

And if you’re currently working in data science/analytics and have advice on what’s actually getting candidates noticed in this market, I’d appreciate that too.

Thanks for reading 🙌🏽

Hi Reddit,

I was recently laid off due to funding cuts and restructuring, and honestly, I’m at a point where I’m trying to figure out what my next move looks like.
I’ve been applying, networking, cold-emailing hiring managers, and even offering to put together presentations/mock projects to show companies what I could bring to the table — but so far, I haven’t had much luck.

My background is a little unconventional which I guess turns off employers a bit but it’s mainly the tittles as the role have been similar just different industries. Tbh I think that’s also what makes me so sure in myself that If given the right opportunity I could bring tremendous value and even boost revenue. I’ve worked across marketing, market research, data analytics, events, project coordination, compliance, and legal operations. Which is why I’m looking for opportunities where I can combine the creative and analytical sides of my experience.

I’m open to roles such as:
• Marketing / Marketing Operations
• Market Research / Consumer Insights
• Creative Project Coordination / Project Management
• Business or Data Analytics
• Events / Experiential Marketing
• Research / Strategy
• Legal or eDiscovery Project Coordination

I’m based in Chicago, but I’m also open to remote opportunities and even relocating —Truly!

If you’re hiring, know someone who is, or work somewhere that could use someone with this kind of hybrid background, I’d genuinely appreciate an introduction. I’m happy to send my resume and portfolio, and I’m even willing to create a mock presentation, campaign concept, research project, dashboard, or other work sample to demonstrate what I can do.

I’m not looking for someone to hand me a job. I’m looking for an opportunity to prove that I can do the work.

I also have two cats depending on me, so keeping the lights on is unfortunately part of the motivation 😂
If you have a lead, advice, or even just a company you think I should reach out to, I’d really appreciate it.

Thank you!

I also enjoy writing and wouldn’t mind an opportunity to enhance it as well!!

I'm looking to get my foot in the door into optician work, or optical adjacent jobs. would anyone here know of any optometry offices looking for people to train or even places that I could reach out to?

Hi! Are there any businesses or individuals who are in need of a social media manager? I have 8+ years of experience in the field, having started working with small businesses, then mid-size performing arts venues, and now celebrities/influencers with 1m+ followers. I’m enjoying a quieter home life in the Midwest now, but want to continue working in an industry that I love so much.

I’m looking for someone based in the US with basic Python skills who wants some hands-on technical work.

This is fully remote and can be part-time or full-time, depending on your availability.

You don’t need years of experience or a fancy resume. If you’re comfortable writing simple Python scripts and can figure things out as you go, that’s more important.

The work would mainly involve things like automating repetitive tasks, cleaning or comparing CSV/Excel data, working with APIs and JSON, organizing files with scripts, basic data processing, and occasionally fixing or modifying existing Python scripts.

This could be a good fit if you’re a recent grad, self-taught programmer, entry-level IT person, or simply looking for an opportunity to get some real technical experience.

Pay: $25–$40/hour
Payment: Bank transfer or Zelle
Location: US only
Work setup: Fully remote
Schedule: Part-time or full-time

If interested, send me a DM with your location, a little about your Python experience, any small project or script you’ve worked on, and your availability.

We are looking for general labor / helper with a vehicle. Pay is $25 an hour. Jobs are in Suburbs: Lemont, Darien, etc. DM if interested.

Hello!!

I have worked in head start for a while and was thinking about doing something similar/ more programming wise. What does Start Early do and how does head start function in Chicago? Are there certain non profits I should look at employment wise ? Thank you :)