Chicago Jobs, Chicago Careers

Chicago Jobs


Being the 3rd largest city in the United States, Chicago is home to a wide variety of industries. These industries include finance, insurance, manufacturing, publishing, food processing and medical products.

Major companies in the region responsible for the majority of Chicago jobs include the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Chicago Stock Exchange, Allstate, Baxter International, Abbott Laboratories, Quaker, Sara Lee, Dean, Keebler, Tootsie, and Wrigley.


Chicago's most recession proof jobs

As the economy continues to change most Chicagoans look to Chicago jobs that can provide stability. According to our proprietary data, the following Chicago jobs prevailed as the most recession proof according to our most recent report:

  • Tax Reporting/Accounting
  • Auditing, Higher Education (Administration)
  • Account/Customer Support
  • Marketing Executive
For a complete copy of the report, definitions of the Chicago jobs described above and the methodology please click here: Recession Proof Jobs Report.
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Chicago employers using Jobfox
We have a Broad Spectrum of Jobs in Chicago - Key Areas Include:
Professional accountants, auditors, tax specialists, and accounting support staff.
Administrative assistants, executive assistants, office/facilities managers, and receptionists. Legal administrative professions are covered in the Legal group. Medical administrative staff are covered in the Medical group.
Project managers, management consultants, C-level operations managers, business analysts, including those responsible for data analysis, as well as policy researchers.
Computer engineers and IT professionals, including software developers, system administrators, network and telecom engineers, DBAs, semiconductor engineers, testers, and help desk staff.
Trade professionals such as carpenters, construction managers, equipment technicians, HVAC installers, welders, oil/gas production workers, and also building engineers, custodians, and landscapers.
Account/customer support representatives and managers, call center managers specializing in workforce management, and technical customer support representatives.
Administrators, professors, teachers, librarians, researchers, and also corporate trainers.
Professional engineers specializing in civil, electrical, mechanical, and environmental engineering, also includes architects, CAD designers, interior designers, and defense-related systems engineers.
Specialists in government contracts administration and also intelligence analysts and translators.
Hotel and restaurant managers and staff, as well as travel, spa, and audio/visual associates.
HR generalists, recruiters, HRIS analysts, HR managers, benefits managers, and labor relations managers.
Insurances sales and service associates, including claims, underwriting, and actuarial/risk specialists.
Attorneys, paralegals, and also support staff such as legal secretaries.
Logistics, distribution, procurement, and supply chain professionals as well as warehouse workers, truck drivers, and production/manufacturing workers.
Marketing, advertising, and media buying professionals, including webmasters and graphic artists.
Medical professionals and staff, including doctors, nurses, medical assistants, counselors/social workers, records clerks, and hospital/practice administrators.
Realtors, appraisers, property managers, and leasing agents.
Retail sales associates, cashiers, store/district/regional managers, and also auditors, buyers, merchandise planning, and loss prevention specialists.
Sales professionals, including sales representatives, business developers (lead generation), sales and operations managers, and sales engineers. Retail managers and staff are covered in the Retail group.
Here is a sample of top jobs in Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL
Description: Sales Representative Scope of Work:The Sales Representative builds a professional relationship with...
Job Title: Training Specialist
Location: Oakbrook, IL
Description: Under direction from the IT Training Manager, this position is responsible for designing, creating, ...
Location: Chicago, IL
Description: Job Description: The Warner Chilcott Urology Specialty Sales team is recruiting for a Specialty Phar...