Chicago Job Market

Chicago Career Tech Offers Technology Training to Unemployed

If you are unemployed in the middle income workers in the city and you need technology training to get your foot in the door at some of the new locations in Chicago offering jobs, Chicago Career Tech has an opportunity for you. The facility will be offering technology retraining for individuals.

The program will offer an opportunity for individuals to learn what they need to enter into a new career by enhancing their technology skills. "Chicago has approximately 124,000 unemployed residents, yet more than 66,000 monthly job postings in Chicago go unfilled. One significant reason for this gap is that many businesses face a 'skills mismatch' – employers are looking for skills that those currently seeking employment simply do not have," says Natalie Sparcio, account executive with a partner firm with Chicago Career Tech. Read more about Chicago Career Tech Offers Technology Training to Unemployed

Chicago Job Market: The Hottest Careers in 2012 for Chicago

The Chicago Job Market: Where the Jobs Will Be

When it comes to finding a job in the Chicago area, chances are good you know of a few key places you want to be. However, what many people will experience is the need to move into new fields of study, where their skills are needed. Though the Chicago job market is likely to see improvements in 2012 and beyond, there are some changes to the type of jobs most likely to be available overall.

Chicago Job Markets - Healthcare Cuts?

For those in the healthcare industry, the recent cut in Chicago's health care job market hurts. Just this week, Vanguard Health Systems Inc announced it is eliminating 100 jobs at area hospitals. For those working there, finding a job in the Chicago job market is worrisome, though there may be other positions for those who wish to further education and training.

5/3 Is Taking On Chicago

"People are hoping that this will become a starting point of things to come."

Fifth Third Bank is looking to expand its operations as it looks to head west and increase the current market share it has in Chicago. Based out of Cincinnati, this bank is looking to get even bigger and in more control of what the city has to offer. The thing is looking to do more than anything else is to drastically move up from being the number 8 bank in the area. It currently holds a 2.8 percent of the market share and they would like to see that increase dramatically. Read more about 5/3 Is Taking On Chicago

Chicago Jobs Market Is Improving

For those who are looking for a job in the Chicago jobs market, there may be some good news. Reports indicate that there are positive signs of growth within the market. Finding a job, some say, is still difficult. In fact, numerous events throughout the city have drawn in thousands of applications, even when only a handful of positions are available. The city, which used to host numerous job fairs, still has thousands of individuals lacking employment or those who consider themselves under employed.

Dealing With Rivals pt.2

The Chicago Job Scene

So this is the first way people that used to be your friends start to resent you in business. This is sad but it’s a part of growing as a business. The next type of rivals is a little more worrisome and a little more hurtful. I’ve seen this happen to other people in completely other business, and I’ve had it happen to me and it’s something you have to be on the lookout for as you go farther in business. It’s the good friend who starts to turn on you. Having had this happen to me twice I began to look inward to see if it was something about my personality that was causing this. And I’m sure I’m no picnic to be a friend with; I read numerous business articles and interviews with people where similar things happen. I want to set this up as an article to help you pinpoint when things are beginning to head a little south. Read more about Dealing With Rivals pt.2

Dealing With Rivals pt.1

The Chicago Job Scene

As I get older in this business the amount of rivals you begin to accumulate is startling. Even more startling is the fact that a lot of them used to be friends, some even good friends. But that’s the thing with competition in brings out the best in people but also the worst. Since I am hopefully on my way up the film ladder and just starting to get a firm grip in the business world I thought it would be nice to talk about some of the early problems a person will face. If there’s one thing I’ve learned so far in business is that if it happened to you it’s probably happened to everyone. Again I don’t like to name drop my company in these articles so I will just say that I am in upcoming film studio with a focus on web. It took a lot of work to get this far; and to be honest still of hell of a lot of work to go. Read more about Dealing With Rivals pt.1

Need a Job in Chicago?

One of the largest employment growth opportunities in Chicago is that of the adult caregiver. The elderly population continues to increase, with over 1.5 million retirees in the city by 2020. Most elderly people in the Chicago area are opting to remain there when they retire, often moving to smaller, more manageable homes.

Many elderly people need assistance in various ways—whether with self-help skills, home care help, or even simply someone to grocery shop for or visit with them. Read more about Need a Job in Chicago?

March on May 1 For Chicago Jobs

Residents of Chicago—as well as visitors of the city—may wish to take part in a march for job rights on May 1, this Sunday. The march will be largely comprised of union workers, and pro-immigration organizations will also be taking part. Immigration reform, job rights and respect, and an end to the deportation of immigrant workers will all be focuses of the march, which is in conjunction with International Workers’ Day. Read more about March on May 1 For Chicago Jobs