Job Seekers

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Let the library help you prepare for and find your next job. We can offer materials, personal assistance, and more.

For more in-depth help, Jewish Vocational Service and the Oakton Community College Career and Transfer Center offer career counseling for a nominal fee.

Skokie Chamber of Commerce online job board. The Chamber has an updated job board with various positions within the village.

Chicago.Craigslist.org. Craigslist is a good site for finding jobs at smaller companies and contract work.  

Indeed.com and SimplyHired.com. These are meta job search sites that compile job openings from companies and other job search websites.

USAjobs.gov. Local job listings from the U.S. government.

Databases for Job Seekers

Career Center from Tutor.com

Job search tips, interview prep, and free resume reviews. Upload a resume or cover letter between 10am and midnight and a career expert will provide feedback within 24 hours.

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Community Resources for Job Seekers

Career Transitions Center

Individual career coaching, career skills programming, peer support groups, and networking opportunities for a quarterly fee.

Contact Information
Address

600 W. Jackson Blvd.
Suite 100
Chicago, IL
United States

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Community Resource Type
Career Help
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CareerOneStop

Website with help for the entire job search process sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor. Includes how-to guides, career videos and assessments, processes for resumes, and more.

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Career Help
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Center of Concern

Financial coaching, housing solutions, support services, and counseling for older adults, people with disabilities, and others in need.

Contact Information
Address

1665 Elk Blvd.
Des Plaines, IL
United States

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Community Resource Type
Career Help
Healthy Living
Legal Information
Older Adults
Personal Finance
Social Services
Hours
Monday-Thursday 9 am-4:30 pm, Friday 9 am-noon, Evenings and Saturdays by appointment
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Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago

ELL classes, employment help.

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Address

5800 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
United States

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Community Resource Type
Career Help
ELL & Citizenship
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Greater Chicago Food Depository

Food and medical benefits, family support, job training, and nutrition information.

Contact Information
Address

4100 W. Ann Lurie Pl.
Chicago, IL
United States

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Community Resource Type
Career Help
Food Assistance
Social Services
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
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Events for Job Seekers