Career Guide: Unlock Ideas, Inspiration, and Insights from Workforce Specialists

Enjoy a curated selection of advice and information on finding a job and advancing your career in and around Chicago.
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    Career Coach-Approved Habits for Professional Growth

    If you've ever wondered how to elevate your career and make a mark in the professional world, you're in ...

  • Jesus worked with his Career Coach to get on-the-job training as an electrician.

    Breaking Barriers: How Jesus And Jaron Beat The Odds And Built Better Lives With Support From A Career Coach

    “I really faced it all - living in a high-crime, high-poverty area I really had to keep myself safe, ...

  • Deidra Winston is an incredible four-time winner of the prestigious Hustle Award in 2023 and has been a devoted member of the company for 15 years.

    How CHA Senior Career Coach Helps Residents Find Good Jobs

    DEIDRA WINSTON Senior Career Coach, EPS Program Deidra Winston, is a Senior Career Coach with Employment Placement Services ...

  • Beth connected with E&ES through the Chicago Department of Support Services (DFSS) for help with stable housing, job search, and more.

    Success Takes Hard Work and a Career Coach who cares

    “I needed good housing – safe and secure, but to get that I needed a solid job. And I ...

  • E&ES and Chicago’s future

    E&ES provides essential Workforce Development and Human Service programs to foster a safer, stronger, and successful Chicago. Funded ...

  • Chicago’s Workers Find Success Through E&ES

    Like so many, William was unemployed as a result of the pandemic and needed to find a new career ...

  • Get a Career Coach to Power Your Career Development

    If anyone has ever told you that it’s not what you know, it’s who you know to launch a great ...

  • Jumpstart Your Career with The Right Starter Job

    You may not realize it, but there is real power and opportunity in working the right starter jobs. A starter ...

  • Job Scams Are Growing. Here’s How To Avoid Them

    You’ve likely heard the news: job scams are on the rise, and many hard-working people looking for good, honest jobs ...

  • Behind the Screens: Unmasking the Rise of Online Job Scams in 2023

    The holiday season brings joy, but for Jamie, it also sparked a quest for a second job to make the ...

  • Here’s How to Find the Best Job Leads in Chicago

    Finding the perfect job requires much effort, but there are resources available to make it simpler. If you’ve been relying ...

  • Crafting Your Career Development Plan

    A career development plan is the blueprint for your professional journey. This blog will give you a blueprint for success ...