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Millennials Being Hit By ‘Quarter-Life Crisis’
No doubt, you’ve heard of the mid-life crisis. It affects people in their 40s and 50s. But did you know there’s a quarter-life crisis, too? It’s hitting the youngest adults.
Professional Sector Jobs Increased 2.9% Year Over Year In Chicago
Professional and business services jobs showed significant gains year over year in the Chicago metro area.
I.T. Professionals In Chicago Use Social Media To Grow Businesses
Smart businesses of all sizes in Chicago are using social media to reach new customers.
Chicago Nurse Sees Degrees As Vital For ‘The Big Picture’ Of Patient Care
Patty Nedved believes advanced degrees help nurses gain a better perspective on patient care.
Environmental Groups Tout Financial Benefits Of Cleaning Up, Improving Chicago River
“Water quality makes a tremendous difference in how we can interact with the river, but also provides us jobs; it provides us business revenue,” said Friends of the Chicago River executive director Margaret Frisbie.
Chief Nursing Officer In Chicago Credits Education With Career Success
Debra Albert in Chicago explains the role that education has played in her career as chief nursing officer.
Chicago-Based I.T. Instructor Offers Career Advice For Getting Ahead
Ed Liberman has been teaching and working in I.T. for 15 years. He explains why education is vital for technology professionals.
Chicago Nonprofit Helps Visually Impaired Get Trained, Find Jobs
Terrence J. Longo of The Chicago Lighthouse explains how his non-profit helps the unemployed blind.
Schakowsky Applauds Latest Job Numbers
Skokie Democrat Jan Schakowsky says the lower unemployment figures are welcome as far as they go, which isn’t quite far enough.
Chicago Sees Steady Job Growth In Three Major Sectors
The professional and business services sector leads the way in job growth in the Chicago metro area.
Online Training Provides A Boost For Chicago I.T. Professional
An I.T. expert in Chicago shares his experiences getting educated and landing a great job.
Chicago Business Owner Offers Advice For Career Success
Patrick Elward of Chicago built his company on both knowledge and education.
Rick Perry Targets West Loop Financial Firm In Pitch To Lure Jobs To Texas
Day two of Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s job-poaching trip to Chicago took him to a huge trade show at McCormick Place on Tuesday. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine has learned which Chicago company he has in his sights: Performance Trust, a financial services firm based in the West Loop.
Texas Governor In Chicago To Lure Business To Lone Star State
Texas’ governor is in Illinois this week in hopes of luring away the state’s businesses.
Chicago Sees 12.5% Increase In Job Listings Year Over Year
Computer and mathematical-related jobs are in high demand in the Chicago metro area.
Leading Chicago Recruiter Values Education In Managers
For one local recruiter, finding management candidates with a strong education is key.
Healthcare Manager Sees Education As Key To Career In Chicago
Intensive Care Unit Manager Barb Pudelek explains why education is at the heart of her career.
Illinois Unemployment Holds At 9.5 Percent
Job losses were widespread across a range of different types of employers, and indicated that two previous months of increases weren’t a fluke, one economist said.
Coeur d’Alene Mines Moving Corporate Office To Chicago
An international mining company has become the latest firm to move its U.S. Corporate headquarters to Chicago.
How Studying Your Taxes Can Help Your Career
About half of Americans say they feel underpaid. Are you one of them?
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