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Chicago Area Job Search Groups

The following resources are only a fraction of the available job search resources in the Chicago area. These groups provide support and expertise in assisting the job seeker with resume writing, interviewing skills, networking, and job leads. While some have a cost associated with membership in their group, most are free or very low cost. Many meet at or are sponsored by a church, but all job seekers are welcome. Often a contact with the groups listed below (or their websites) will lead you to other groups that are geographically convenient to you.

There are four well-established centers in this area that are great starting points for job search assistance:

  • Career Transitions Center, Chicago
  • Career & Networking Center, Naperville

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For those both within and outside of the Chicagoland area: America’s Service Locator is searchable by your zip code. America’s Service Locator is a resource that connects people to local offices providing employment and training services as well as unemployment insurance filing assistance. Maps and driving directions to the nearest American Job Center are featured.

Here are a couple of excellent websites:

www.jobhuntersbible.com
www.careeronestop.org

Remember that a successful search begins with a solid career assessment – so you can confidently identify potential jobs or career directions that are a good fit with your abilities, interests, personality and values. This is what Career Vision does best. However, if you know what kind of job and work environment you are looking for, then we are pleased to offer this list and wish you success in your job search!


Job Search Groups - Multiple locations in the Chicago Area

Illinois Department of Employment Security Offices and workNet Centers
(217) 558-0401
www.ides.state.il.us/ietc/network/index.asp

Jewish Vocational Service
www.jvschicago.org
312.357.4800

Job Search Groups - Cook County

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
69 W. Washington St, Ste 2860
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 603-0200

Business Network Chicago
Chicago, IL
www.bnchicago.com

Career Transitions Center
703 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 906-9908
www.ctcchicago.org

Gray Hair Management, L.L.C
www.grayhairmanagement.com

Holy Family Catholic Church
Job Support Group
2515 Palatine Road
Inverness, IL 60067
(847) 907-3400
www.holyfamilyparish.org/pastoral-care/services/job-support

Skokie Public Library
Job and Career Support Group
5215 Oakton Street
Skokie, Il 60077
(847) 673-7774
www.skokie.lib.il.us/s_info/in_careers/erc.asp

St. Elizabeth Seton Church
Hope Employment Support Ministry
9300 W. 167th Street
Orland Hills, IL 60487
http://steseton.com/serveoutreach/hope-employment-ministry

St. Hubert Parish
Jobs & Networking Ministry
Parish Ministry Center
729 Grand Canyon Street
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 885-7700
http://www.sainthubert.org/job-networking

Women Employed
Chicago, IL
www.womenemployed.org/

Job Search Groups - DuPage County


Career & Networking Center
Naperville, IL
(630) 961-5665
careernetworkingcenter.org

Worknet DuPage Career Center
2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 302
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 955-2030

College of DuPage Career Services
(630) 942-2230

St. Raphael Parish
Networking Group
1215 Modaff Road
Naperville, IL 60540

DuPagePads Employment Solutions
Wheaton, IL
(630) 682-3846

Job Search Groups - Lake County


Lake County Workforce Development Board
Job Center of Lake County
1 N Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 377-3450

Job Search Groups - Kane County

Kane County Job Seeker Services
Kane County Government Center
719 S. Batavia Ave, Bldg A
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-3400

Job Search Groups - Will County

Workforce Services Division of Will County
2400 Glenwood Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
815.727.4444

Job Search Groups - Rockford


Winnebago County Workforce Connection
303 N Main Street
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 847-7574

Job Search Resources - For Over 50


www.retirementjobs.com
www.retiredbrains.com
AARP Job Search
www.encore.org
www.seniors4hire.org

Employment Resources for Individuals with Special Needs


AbilityLinks

Illinois Department of Human Services Disability and Rehabilitation Services

disabilityworks

Donka, Inc.

Parents Alliance Employment Project

Turning Point Autism Foundation Career College

College or University Resources


If you a college student or graduate, check with your institution’s Career Services Center to find out about job search services for which you may be eligible.

Also investigate the Career Services Center of your local community college or City College of Chicago to see what they offer.


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