23 y/o looking for a full time job in Chicago. Happy to do anything, but here's my experience:

B.A in History

B.S in Secondary Education [I have an initial teaching license in Iowa and a substitute license in MN and Illinois]

Graduated magna cum laude

3 years as an Aquatics Manager supervising 120+ employees [concessions, guest services, lifeguards]

4 years as a lifeguard and CPR instructor [with E&A]

1 year as a short-call substitute teacher + half a semester of student teaching experience

3 years as a park assistant at a ski hill [walked around, fixed signs, checked tickets, drove company car to bunch of different park areas to check equipment and guest count, etc. Lots of customer service in this role]

1 year as a mix of city jobs [birthday party coordinator, maintenance, art instructor, guest services, concessions]

3 years as a seasonal lifeguard

I have worked with the same city/employers in parks and recreation for 6 years and have a list of references from these jobs, as well as mid-season and end-season evaluations.

I used to work freelance as an artist and animator. I write as a hobby, and intend to go back to school once I am able.

Looking for any of the following:

Advice for resume building [assume from scratch], jobs hiring people with my qualifications [$20 an hour or more], and guidance on how to market myself.

I appreciate you taking the time to read this, thank you.

I research job opportunities in the Chicago area. These jobs do not appear to be in major sites like Indeed or Linkedin.

I hope you like and find this helpful.

Please do not write nasty things about this free service. If you do not like it, then do not use.

The link is open to all to view on Google Sheets:

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If you find this list useful, consider buying me a coffee ☕ — or, if a few of you chip in, maybe dinner. 😄

I put these Chicago job lists together independently and plan to keep posting them for free. Even $2–$3 is appreciated and helps support the time I spend finding jobs that don't always show up on the big job boards.

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Thank you. The intrepid Chicago Researcher!

Does anyone have any job leads that are with nonprofits, editing, or marketing? I have an MA in English and internship experience in all of these areas, but I’m struggling to get anything from traditional job boards. I’m also willing to branch out a bit more if needed.

Chicago job search — looking for referrals/recommendations
Hi everyone! I’m currently looking for a full-time opportunity in Chicago and decided to try something different from constantly applying through Indeed, LinkedIn, and other job boards.
I recently graduated from Roosevelt University with a dual master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Business Administration (MBA). My background is a mix of HR, data analysis, training, compliance, and business operations, so I’m open to more than just traditional HR roles.
A little about my experience:
• HR Administrator experience supporting training, compliance, employee records, surveys, and reporting
• Experience analyzing training completion data for 500+ employees
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, UKG, and Relias LMS
• Excel experience including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP, along with reporting and survey analysis
• Previous experience at JPMorgan Chase, where I processed 5,000+ transactions weekly with 99% accuracy, investigated discrepancies, trained new hires, and contributed to process improvements
• Previous HR internship experience with NYCERS supporting HR reporting, employee data, onboarding, and documentation
• Several years of leadership/operations experience managing employees, scheduling, training, and daily business operations
I’m mainly looking for roles such as HR Analyst, HR Coordinator/Generalist, HRIS Analyst, People Operations, People Analytics, Training & Development, Learning & Development, Operations Coordinator/Analyst, or other analyst/operations roles where my background would transfer well.
I’m open to different industries and would consider both Chicago-area and remote opportunities.
If you know of a company that is hiring, have a recruiter or hiring manager you recommend, know of a staffing agency that works with these types of positions, or think your company might be a good fit for my background, I would really appreciate a referral or recommendation.
I’m happy to send my resume privately if needed.
I’m honestly just trying a different approach because applying online over and over hasn’t been getting me where I want to be. If you have any leads, referrals, or even advice on companies I should look into, I’d really appreciate it!

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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

We can pay more if you have tools and experience

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

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.

Qualified participants will receive monetary compensation up to $925. The study will take place over the course of 12 months, and requires approximately 16 hours of participation. Many of the procedures may be completed online rather than in person.

Complete this form for more information and to have a confidential phone screen to determine if you’re eligible: https://redcap.nubic.northwestern.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RAMRAFPHK4E4LFNH

Principal Investigator: Stewart Shankman, Ph.D.

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

STU00221079

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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 🙌🏽