r/chicagojobs

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Hello, I graduated and became a RN in October 2025. I have an ADN. I’m planning on starting my BSN with WGU this summer. I am currently working at two nursing homes. I worked at nursing home because I’m still going to school for my pre-med classes like chemistry, physics, etc. And it did help with my school schedule. But I don’t plan on staying as a LTC nurse. There’s nothing wrong with being one. It’s just that I want to become a med surg nurse ever since I was a CNA. So currently right now I have eight months of experience. My RN Supervisors and other RNs keep telling me to go to the hospital while everything is fresh in my mind. Can anyone help me or guide me on how to be noticed on the applications? I have applied to all the hospitals around my area, Which is Palos Heights. And none of them haven’t respond or rejected me. I have even did a cover letter for one med surg position And they still rejected me. I honestly don’t know what to do.

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u/Embarrassed_Fee6845 β€” 14 days ago
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is the Chicago market done with "pure" managers?

i've been watching the local job boards lately and noticing a weird shift. It feels like just a few years ago in the city, you could have a great career just by being a good manager,

But lately, every role I'm seeing in the Loop or West Loop even for senior positions in ops and finance expeccts you to be a strategist, a technical expert, and the one actually doing the execution all at the same time

A couple of people I know with objectively strong careers got caught off guard by this over the past year.

Not even just tech, either. Seeing in operations, consulting, finance, and even marketing.

Maybe I'm overreading it, but the market feels structurally different now compared to even 2023-20224.

Is anyone else in Chicago seeing this, or am I just over-reading the room?

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u/Weak_Revenue7949 β€” 6 days ago
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How’s your job search going?

Ive got a decent job but these interviews im going to are bad… I swear every small business owner uses the same chat bot to get the same bad ideas. I feel bad for anyone who needs a job because you were dancing on top of knives.

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u/TangerineThese2327 β€” 7 days ago
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Chicago job market feels impossible right now. How are people deciding what to even target?

4 months of searching. Applying to ops, PM, analyst, anything related to my background. Getting some bites but nothing feels right when I look into the companies. I think the real problem isn't the market. It's that I have no filter beyond, I can probably do this.

Anyone found a way to narrow down what to target when the instinct is to apply everywhere?

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u/Behek β€” 5 days ago
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Sharing a new list of entry to mid level openings I found. These are still fresh, so it could be a good time to apply.

Like the post if you found this useful :)

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u/TheCryptoCaveman β€” 13 days ago
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Hello Chicago Neighbors, I'm(F22) and my job is scheduled to end in June. Consequently, I'm in a bit of a panic to figure out a new situation and need to find a new stable part to full-time position. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Plant Biology, extensive customer service experience, and am a quick and thoughtful learner. Even as such, I've been playing the online application game to no avail and would really appreciate any leads or opportunities! I'm super interested in any reception roles, roles that relate to my education background, or customer service positions, but I'm open to anything!

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u/Additional-Price-948 β€” 12 days ago
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I want to tell you 3 things that changed my job search. I worked inside Greenhouse and Rippling. I saw how recruiters actually find people. Most job hunters do not know this. I did not know it either until I saw it from the inside.

The job market is hard right now

First, let me be honest about the market. Many industries are struggling in 2026. Tech hiring is down. Marketing roles are competitive. Finance is stable but only for specific skills. Healthcare needs people but wants exact certificates.

Companies are not hiring generalists anymore. They want specialists. They want someone who knows exactly one thing very well. If your resume says you can do many things, you look like you do nothing well.

This is not your fault. But you must adapt. Your resume must look like a specialist resume. Even if you have done many things.

Recruiters use boolean search

Here is the most important thing I learned. Recruiters do not scroll through resumes. They search.

They type things like this into the ATS:

"Product Manager" AND "Python" AND "B2B"

"Senior Analyst" NOT "Intern"

"Data Engineer" OR "Data Architect" AND "AWS"

If your resume does not have the exact words they search for, you do not appear. It is that simple. The system is not smart. It does not know that "Project Lead" is similar to "Project Manager." It only finds exact matches.

I saw this happen to good candidates every day. A person with 10 years of experience did not appear because their title said "Program Coordinator" instead of "Project Manager." They were qualified. They were just invisible.

PDF format matters more than you think

Second, your file format matters. A lot.

I tested this myself. I sent the same resume as PDF and as Word to the same role. The PDF got the interview. The Word version got lost.

Here is why. PDF keeps your formatting locked. The recruiter sees exactly what you made. Word can shift between computers. Fonts change. Spacing breaks. It looks unprofessional.

But there is a bigger reason. Some ATS systems parse PDFs better than Word files. The text layer in a clean PDF is easier for the machine to read. If the machine cannot read your resume, you do not exist in search results.

How to test your PDF. Open it in a browser. Try to highlight the text with your mouse. If you can select the words, the ATS can read them. If you cannot, your resume is just an image. The machine sees nothing.

I found this problem in my own resume. My fancy template looked beautiful. But the text was trapped in image layers. I was sending invisible resumes for months.

How to fix these 3 problems

Now I want to tell you what worked for me. I changed 3 things and my callback rate went from 1% to 10%.

First, I matched my headline exactly to the job title. If the post says "Senior Product Manager," my headline says "Senior Product Manager." Not "Product Leader." Not "Experienced PM." The exact words.

Second, I used PDF only. Single column. Standard font like Arial or Calibri. No tables. No graphics. No headers or footers. I tested every PDF by copying the text into Notepad. If it looked clean, I sent it.

Third, I stopped trying to look like a generalist. I picked one identity per application. If I applied as a Product Manager, I only showed product skills. I buried my marketing experience. If I applied as a Marketer, I only showed marketing skills. I made each resume look like a specialist wrote it.

How I do this at scale

Doing this manually is exhausting. I tried. I spent 45 minutes per resume. After 50 applications, I wanted to quit.

I started using tools to help me. I tested many. Some only gave me scores. Some made my text fancy but wrong. After trying everything, I found that CVnomist and Hyperwrite worked best for me.

CVnomist reads the job post and builds a tailored resume with the right keywords and format. I check it in 2 minutes and send it. Hyperwrite helps when I have more time and energy to change tone and add more tweaks..

These tools do not replace my judgment. I still review everything. But they handle the mechanical work. The boolean matching. The keyword placement. The PDF formatting. This saves my energy for interviews and mental health.

The market is not fair but you can adapt

The job market in 2026 is not friendly. There are more people than jobs in many fields. Companies can afford to be picky. They want exact matches. They want specialists. They want clean files that machines can read.

You cannot change the market. But you can change your resume. Make it machine readable. Make it keyword rich. Make it look like a specialist wrote it. Send it as PDF. Test the text extraction.

I did this and I got hired after 18 months of struggle. You can too.

Keep going. Protect your energy. Apply smart.

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u/ComfortableTip274 β€” 10 days ago

Hey β€” I’m looking for a couple people to help with ongoing data entry tasks. It’s pretty straightforward work, just requires focus and consistency.

Mostly entering information into spreadsheets and checking for errors.

Details:

  • Fully remote
  • Flexible hours (typically 3-5 hrs/day)
  • Around $600/week depending on hours/output
  • Paid weekly

Not looking for experts β€” just someone reliable who can stick with it.

If you’re interested, send me a quick DM with:

  • Your availability
  • Any similar work you’ve done (even basic)

I’ll get back to people who seem like a good fit.

If you want, I can also give you a reply message to send to applicants so you don’t lose good candidates.

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u/Efficient-Bench-5243 β€” 14 days ago

Hi! I am planning to move to Chicago around September and have been doing all of the necessary planning and budgeting to make that happen.

I am currently shopping around for a job and am wondering how the market is there. I haven't been hearing back but that's probably because I don't live there yet. Has anyone else had success with relocation?

I come from a film production and engineering project management background. Was wondering how the creative scene was there. Most of the jobs I'm seeing are construction and energy related.

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u/_its_so_fluffy β€” 10 days ago

Hello everyone, I'm 22F looking for a job to secure for summer/ fall. I know it's early but I'm about to finish my first year in my MSW program and I desperately need a job before I reach the point of no return. I have extensive experience in research and do lots of creative stuff ( film, photography, writing) on the side. I'm open to anything but really want to do something along the lines of either research or being a creative. Please let me know if there is any position open out there : )

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u/No-Table3547 β€” 10 days ago
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40 Part time entry-level jobs opened in Chicago and suburbs this week

If you're hunting for entry-level work, here's a fresh batch of openings that just hit the board. Good luck!

Like the post if I should keep doing more of these, Cheers!

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u/TheCryptoCaveman β€” 7 days ago

I'm looking for 40 people (min) who want to work from home and who are committed .I'll pay you $20 an hour. Candidates interested in working part-time or full-time.

3 hours a day min

Morning shift (8:00a.m -10:00a.m)

Afternoon shift (5:00pm -8:00p.m)

Only during the weekdays

No experience needed just smartphone and internet.

Those interested can contact me via WhatsApp +15812745188.

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u/LsStld β€” 14 days ago
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Anyone recently hired at a larger Chicago hospital as a Patient Coordinator or similar role?
Hi everyone,
I’m currently trying to transition back into the hospital system full-time and wanted to hear from anyone who’s recently been hired at hospitals like Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, or Advocate Health.
I have previous experience in outpatient and rehab settings doing:
patient coordination
scheduling
insurance verification
referrals
EMR systems
front desk operations
supporting multi-specialty clinics
I also have a bachelor’s degree in Health & Human Sciences and experience in health/wellness and strength coaching, but I’m looking to move back into a more structured healthcare environment long term.
Right now I’m mainly looking for:
full-time work
preferably morning/day shifts
stability and structure
opportunities for growth within a hospital system
a place I can stay with longer term
I’ve applied to quite a few positions already but haven’t heard back much yet, so I’m curious:
How long did it take you to hear back?
Did you apply directly or through networking/recruiters?
What pay range are hospitals offering right now for these roles?
Any tips for actually getting noticed in these systems?
Would really appreciate hearing anyone’s recent experience because I know the job market feels a little rough right now.
Thanks!

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u/InformalBell3551 β€” 8 days ago

Hi all, I am a recent MSW grad looking for work. I’m wanting to move to Chicago from a different state. I’m looking for advice on moving and finding a job. The part that is stressful is trying to figure out where to live when I don’t know where I’m going to work and stuff.

A lot of jobs I like are on the south side. And one job I interviewed for is with TASC where you have to drive in and out of the city frequently. Does anyone have community based social work type of jobs? What is that like in a big city with all the driving and stuff?

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u/Positive-Historian46 β€” 13 days ago

Hi guys! A friend of mine is paying $35 for a 30 second video he will be using to runs ad with for his delivery business!

It’s a very simple and easy Snapchat style video you would send to your friends.

DM for more information - he’s paying via Zelle.

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u/Infamous-Patient-591 β€” 8 days ago
β–² 103 r/chicagojobs

40 jobs opened in Chicago this week

I just made a list of recently opened jobs, so there should still chance to apply early. I hope this helps someone!

Like the post if you found this useful :)

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u/TheCryptoCaveman β€” 2 days ago