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Illinois Overview
The Illinois job market is experiencing mixed conditions. The recession hit the state’s critical business sectors -- including manufacturing, wholesale trade, and financial and professional services -- particularly hard. The business declines subsequently affected tax revenue, putting additional pressure on an already-mismanaged state budget. Illinois is now on a path to recovery as the state government and businesses continue to spur economic development and employment opportunities for the state’s 6 million workers.
Illinois Jobs Opportunities
Most of the state’s well-educated workers are concentrated in Chicago. Other work opportunities in Illinois include manufacturing jobs on the outskirts of Chicago as well as jobs in the rural Amish communities of central Illinois. The state’s location in the middle of the country attracts a strong manufacturing base, due to the cost-effectiveness of shipping from the central location.
The trade, transportation and utilities sector generates more than 20 percent of Illinois jobs. Education/health services, professional/business services and government are also critical sectors for employment in Illinois. Professional/business services reported the strongest growth over the past year, while government, construction, other services and information have been in decline. After several years of decline, the manufacturing sector is expanding.
Illinois Employment Trends
The Illinois job market has shown mild performance. As of June 2012, the state unemployment rate was 8.7 percent -- well below the peak rate of 11.4 percent in January 2010, but still higher than the national unemployment rate. Payrolls across the state and online hiring each have shown tempered expansion.
Moody’s Analytics forecasts jobs in Illinois will increase by only 0.8 percent between Q2 2012 and Q3 2013, compared with the 1.3 percent increase expected in the nation’s job supply during that time.
Jobs in Illinois
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Administrative Assistant Job in Des Plaines, IL We are proud to have partnered with a growing company in the Des Plaines, IL area. We are in need of an Administrative Assistant. Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Back up to reception. Administrative support to the executives and their teams. Preparing correspondence on behalf of the executive team. Scheduling of meetings and co...
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Cost Accountant job available in the northern suburb. Work for nationwide, well established company in the Lake Forest area that offers stability, great benefits and opportunity for advancement. As a Cost Accountant, assist the manager in all area of job costing including analyzing subcontractors invoices and billings in accordance with the contracts, enter change orders and original budgets into...
Logistics Coordinator in Broadview, IL area Ajilon Professional Staffing is teaming up with a growing third party logistics company to search for a Logistics Coordinator in the Broadview, IL area. This role will be responsible for executing truckload and LTL operations with high levels of accuracy and timeliness. Logistic Coordinator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to Answer a high...
Stable company in the suburbs is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team! If you are looking for a stable opportunity to put your full cycle A/R skills to the test then this might be the perfect fit! Requirements: Bachelor's degree a PLUS! Strong MS Excel skills 3-5 years of accounting experience Must be a self-starter who is willing to jump right in and learn the business...
Senior Financial Analyst The Senior Financial analyst is responsible for analyzing and presenting financial performance for the different business functions across the organization. This role builds financial models to support leaderships financial decision making, provides insightful recommendations and ideas for process improvement. Education/Experience - Bachelor’s degree finance or accounting;...
Accounting Payable Specialist needed for immediate opening. Growing, stable company near O'Hare is looking for an AP Specialist to add to the team! Opportunity to grow into a leadership role in the future. Duties will include: Full Cycle Accounts Payable Maintain/update Excel spreadsheets Interaction with both internal & external customers Assist with the analysis of invoices and vendor inquiries...
Administrative Assistant Job Ajilon Professional Staffing ? Downtown Chicago, IL The Administrative Assistant will provide support including: - Calendar Management - Travel Arrangements - Creation of Presentations using Power Point - Managing Multiple Projects - Communication with high level professionals and political representatives This role requires a highly talented, extremely professional te...
Executive Assistant Job, Chicago, IL Ajilon Professional Staffing ? Downtown Chicago, IL CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY Responsibilities: Provide high level administrative support to C-Level Executives Prepare spreadsheets and reports for board meetings, conferences and events Maintain a high level of confidentiality with very sensitive information. Prepare correspondence, schedule meetings, coordinate trav...
Human Resources Assistant Job, Chicago, IL We are proud to have partnered with a growing and stable company in the downtown Chicago area. We are in need of a Human Resources Assistant. Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide administrative support to Human Resources Director Maintain employee files Assist with benefit reconciliations, tracking, changes and enrollments Respon...
HR Generalist Job in Chicago, IL Ajilon Professional Staffing A growing company in downtown Chicago, IL is seeking an outstanding communicator and service orientated individual to fill an HR Generalist position on their team! The primary responsibilities are: Establishing benefits, 401k, policies, and vendors. Full life cycle recruiting for all open positions. Compensation and succession planning....
Administrative Assistant Job, Chicago, IL Ajilon Professional Staffing We are proud to have partnered with a reputable and growing organization in the downtown Chicago area. We are in need of an Administrative Assistant The ideal candidate will be positive, organized and outgoing! GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR A RECENT GRAD! Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Greet and assist potential...
Human Resources Assistant Job, Chicago, IL We are proud to have partnered with a growing and stable company in the downtown Chicago area. We are in need of a Human Resources Assistant. Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide administrative support to Human Resources Director Maintain employee files Assist with benefit reconciliations, tracking, changes and enrollments Respon...
Customer Service Rep/Dispatch Rep/Tech Support/Retention Specialist Jobs in Schaumburg, IL We are proud to have partnered with a reputable and growing organization in the Schaumburg, IL area. We are in need of a Customer Service Rep/Dispatch Rep/Tech Support/Retention Specialist. Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Offering top notch customer service via phone and email. Assist...
Freight Coordintor Job in Lombard, IL Ajilon Professional Staffing is teaming up with a growing distribution company to search for an experienced Distribution/Freight Coordinator to handle coordinating incoming and outgoing trucks. This role will plan and release orders as necessary, coordinate the incoming trucks, conveying information to the receiving department, in house scheduling, and shippin...
A growing, stable company in the Elmhurst, IL area is looking for an experienced Sales Designer to add to their team! This company has been in business for over 100 years and has locations all over the United States. If you have experience in Design and Sales, this is the position for you! Duties Include: Selling higher end products and services in a retail environment Ability to offer suggestions...
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