Looking for a job? The Library is a great place to start your job search, our resources can help you discover new career paths, gain new job skills, and find new job opportunities. The information below is intended to assist you with your career and job search.
Jobs and Careers programs full calender. Be sure to check out the Illinois workNet Center's work-from-home jobs and resources page.
Visit our unemployment resource page.
Local Organizations
Resume Resources
Exploring local employment opportunities and seeking resources for your next job or career move? You can:
Catch up on the latest Jobs & Careers programs
Search Strategies for Older Workers
Sept. 11, 2024, 7–8:30 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Room
Navigating Online Job Applications
Sept. 26, 2024, 7–8 p.m.
Location: Training Center
Resume and LinkedIn Reviews
We've gathered a team of resume experts to help you land your dream job!
Learn more about our resume reviewers below:
Bruce Bennett is a LinkedIn trainer, career counselor, and coach who helps job seekers and individuals reach their full potential. With over 20 years of experience in recruiting and managing operations, Bruce has a deep understanding of the job search process. Bruce's coaching and mentoring services are designed to help people identify their strengths, develop their skills, and build their networks.
Julie Maday began her association with the library as the project coordinator for the Power Employment Workshop Program.This program was recognized by the Department of Labor and the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences as the only program of its kind in the entire country for fostering library partnerships. As she advanced her career in corporate America, she has maintained her association with the library by offering her services as a resume reviewer.
Expert resume reviewers are available free of charge to Arlington Heights cardholders. Daytime and evening VIRTUAL sessions are available at ahml.info/form/schedule-an-appointment
A career is the sum of your professional journey--one where you set goals and achieve them, acquire more knowledge and experience, take on more responsibility, and move into positions where you earn higher salaries. Finding a career that best suits you takes time. It can take weeks, months, or even years as you continue learning what you want and need in a job. Use the list below to help you begin that process.
Looking for a second career? The resources below will help you begin that process.
Job Search Websites
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North Suburban Career Connector Hiring & Career Resources Event will take place on Thursday September 19 from 1-4PM at Harper College. |
North Suburban Career Connector Hiring & Career Resources Event will take place on Thursday September 19 from 1-4PM at Harper College. |
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Be an Election Judge or a Polling Place Technician for the November 5 Presidential Election. Apply at: https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections/work-election-day |
Be an Election Judge or a Polling Place Technician for the November 5 Presidential Election.
Apply at: https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections/work-election-day |
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School Bus Aides RichLee Vans–Arlington Heights provides transportation for special education students in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and is looking to hire school bus aides.
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School Bus Aides
RichLee Vans–Arlington Heights provides transportation for special education students in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and is looking to hire |
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School Bus Drivers Drivers are responsible for presenting a professional, positive company image as they safely drive students to and from school or school events. Successful candidates must be 21 years old, with a valid driver’s license and no suspensions in the last three years. The position requires the ability to meet all Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) requirements, including maintenance of a valid Commercial Driver’s License and valid permit requirements. Pre-employment training and ongoing in-service training is available. |
School Bus Drivers
Drivers are responsible for presenting a professional, positive company image as they safely drive students to and from school or school events |
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Steam Academy is seeking Afterschool Mentors to teach robotics to children ages 4-12. You can see the Full Opportunity here
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Steam Academy is seeking Afterschool Mentors to teach robotics to children ages 4-12. You can see the Full Opportunity here
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Our Vernon Hills Office is going through an expansion and we are looking to hire a few more Financial Advisors to join our team. Our Financial Representatives at Northwestern Mutual help clients reach their goals by developing and implementing financial plans to show clients where they are today, plan where they want to go tomorrow and provide the financial tools and support to help them get there. Apply: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/office/il/vernon-hills/20691846/careers-in-finance |
Our Vernon Hills Office is going through an expansion and we are looking to hire a few more Financial Advisors to join our team. Our Financial Representatives at Northwestern Mutual help clients reach |
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Emerald City Music Productions is an entertainment productions company registered in the state of Illinois since 1991. They produce family-friendly, multicultural, multi-platform content (music, books, videos, PSAs, advertising, merchandise, apps, games, and more) concerts/tours, special events, and shows.
Emerald City Music Productions have internship opportunities (View Full Internships PDF) available year round for students. The internships run for 4 months, 15 hours/week. They are unpaid, in which students receive training, guidance supervision over their processes and work. For the |
Emerald City Music Productions is an entertainment productions company registered in the state of Illinois since 1991. They produce family-friendly, multicultural, multi-platform content (music, books |
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Bibibop |
Open Positions: Crew Members $14.50 - $18 PLUS TIPS and Assistant General Manager $22 - $23.50
Benefits: Holiday closures, Free meals while working, competitive |
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Wayfair Retail Store |
Wayfair Logistics Associates are responsible for performing an array of duties such as receiving and processing incoming product and materials, picking, staging and moving |
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Wayfair |
Wayfair is looking for designers, interior aficionados and experts in all-things home to join our retail stores. We'll provide the development opportunities and a |