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:
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 Employment and Training Centers (Illinois Department
of Employment Security locations)
1-(888)-FOR-IETC (367-4382)
www.ides.state.il.us/ietc/network/index.asp
Jewish Vocational Service
216 West Jackson Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 673-3400
www.jvschicago.org
My Workforce Ministry
www.myworkforceministry.com
Work Ministry
www.workministry.com
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Job Search Groups - Cook County
Barrington Career Center
600 Hart Road, Suite 275
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 304-4157
http://www.barringtoncareercenter.com
Business Network Chicago
Chicago, IL
www.bnchicago.org
Career Transitions Center
703 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 906-9908
www.ctcchicago.org
Executive Network Group of Greater Chicago, Inc.
2859 Central Suite 212
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 622-4425
www.engchgo.org
Grace Lutheran Church
Job Support Group
7300 West Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6900
Gray Hair Management, L.L.C
1181 Lake Cook Road Suite G
Northbrook, IL 60015
(847) 940-2800
www.grayhairmanagement.com
Holy Family Catholic Church
Job Support Group
2515 W. Palatine Road
Inverness, IL 60067
(847) 359-0042
www.holyfamilyparish.org
Contact: Bill Broderick
Skokie Public Library
Job and Career Support Group
5215 Oakton Street
Skokie, Il 60077
(847) 324-3176
www.skokie.lib.il.us/s_info/in_careers/erc.asp
Contact: Mike Buhmann
St. Elizabeth Seton Church
Hope Employment Support Ministry
9300 167th Street
Orland Hills, IL 60477
(708) 403-0101
Email: tom.mcmahon@mcmahonjobs.com
St. Emily Parish
Employment Network
1400 E. Central Road
Mount Prospect, IL. 60056
(847) 296-8060
www.workministry.com
Contact: Sue Cibelli
St. Hubert Parish
Jobs & Networking Ministry
Parish Ministry Center
729 Grand Canyon Street
Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
(847) 885-7700
www.sainthubert.org
St. John of the Cross Parish
Career Network
5005 S. Wolf Road
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4404
www.stjohnofthecross.org
University of Illinois Alumni Career Center
200 S. Wacker Drive, 1st Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 575-7830
www.uiaa.org/careers/
Willow Creek Community Church
Careers Ministry
67 E. Algonquin Road
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 765-5000
www.willowcreek.org/careers/newdefault.asp
Women Employed
22 West Monroe Street, Suite 1400
Chicago, IL. 60603
(312) 782-3902
www.womenemployed.org/
YMCA Alliance of Metropolitan Chicago
11 E. Adams, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 913-2150
www.ymcachgo.org
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Job Search Groups - DuPage
County
Christ Church of Oak Brook
Job Search Seminar
31st Street & York Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 654-1882 ext. 344
my.cc-ob.org/workplace/jobsearch.htm
Community Career Center
1971 Gowdey Rd., Suite 210
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 961-5665
www.communitycareercenter.org
Crossroads Community Church
Crossroads Career Network
1701 W. Quincy Ave.
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 585-7777
www.ccc4christ.com/care/network.asp
DuPage Executive Network (DEN)
College of DuPage Career Services Center
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-2230
www.cod.edu/
Lisle Township Job Clubs
Lisle Township Youth and Family Services
4721 Indiana Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 968-1880 ext. 13
www.lisletownship.com/jobclubs.htm
LDS Employment Services
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1801 N. Mill St. Suite F
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 369-0785
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
Career Transitions Workshop
815 S. Washington
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-2522
www.oursaviours.com
St. James the Apostle Church
St. Joseph the Worker Employment Ministry
480 S. Park Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-5587
www.stjosephministry.org
St. Raphael Parish
Networking Group
1215 Modaff Road
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-4545
Jim Lamb (708) 873-2349
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
Employment Ministry
1500 Brookdale Road
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 355-8980
www.grizwiz.com/jobs/index.htm
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Job Search Groups - Lake County
Career Resource Center
40 E. Old Mill Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 295-5626
www.careerresourcecenter.org
Holy Cross Catholic Church (& St. Gregory Episcopal Church)
Career Renewal Ministry
724 Elder Lane
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-0430
www.holycrossparish.net/career/
St. Francis de Sales Parish
Employment Ministry
138 S. Buesching
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-6622
www.stfrancislz.org
St. Joseph Parish
Employment Ministry
121 E. Maple Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-2073
www.stjoseph-libertyville.org
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Job Search Groups - Kane County
Tri-City Unemployment Group (TUG)
P.O. Box 3850, St.Charles, IL 60174
St. Charles Public Library
One South Sixth Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630)631-1871
www.tricityug.org
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Job Search Groups - Will County
St. Mary Parish
H.O.P.E. Employment Support Ministry
19515 S. 115th Street
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 326-9300
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Job Search Resources - For
Over 50
Retired Brains
Job listings for retirees
www.retiredbrains.com
Senior Job Bank
Job listing for those over 50
www.seniorjobbank.org
The Next Chapter
National Community based organization for those over 55 to
network and explore options
www.civicventures.org
The Phoenix Link
Post your resume on this site, which caters to experienced
executives
www.thephoenixlink.com
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Employment Resources for Individuals with Special Needs
AbilityLinks
Illinois Dept. of
Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services
disabilityworks
Donka, Inc.
Fox Valley Project
with Industry
Parents
Alliance Employment Project
DuPage Center for
Independent Living
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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