Guides
Crain's Book of Lists 2012 - Crain’s Chicago Business develops a “Book of Lists”& & annually. I find this to be a very effective job search tool. The public and private companies lists show all the corporate headquarters in the area. The other specialized lists can aid in a focused search in accounting firms, law firms, hospitals.
Net
Impact's Corporate Careers That Make a Difference - Net Impact released a new 80+ page guide to
help students and young professionals chart their careers in corporate responsibility and
sustainability. There is a growing demand for both graduating and working professionals
looking for guidance in this area, but resources are often limited and focus narrowly on dedicated
CSR positions. This guide profiles dozens of individuals with diverse academic backrgounds
working at leading companies.
Scholarships
Illinois CPA Society - Scholarships for
those interested in a CPA profession.
Financial
Executives International Chicago Chapter Scholarship Competition
Career Assessment and Advice
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Career
Leader - A web-based career assessment tool.
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Interns Over 40 - A blog with advice for those
seeking a career transition.
- Monster - Monster's career advice forums.
- New Grad Life - Visit this blog to find free help on job search, resumes, interviews, money management, and more.
- Universe.jobs - Global job search.
- Negotiating a Job Offer - Helpful information on job offers and negotiation.
Career and Internship Resources
- Dice - Jobs in the IT field.
- Diversity Jobs - Jobs in diversity-friendly companies.
- Expat Network - A comprehensive resource portal for overseas careers.
- Experience - A website for entry-level jobs and internships.
- Government Jobs - Career resource for government job seekers looking to find employment in the federal, state, or local US government.
- Idealist - A "global clearinghouse of nonprofit and volunteering resources", offering a directory of career and volunteer opportunities and other resources.
- Illinois CPA Exam information.
- ISCPA - Illinois Small College Placement Association (ISCPA) holds a Career Fest each spring for ISCPA member schools.
- Jobs in Chicago - Local jobs.
- Jobs in Cook County - Local jobs.
- Jobs in Healthcare - A great resource if you are looking for a job in the healthcare field.
- Jobs in Illinois - Local jobs.
- Jobs in the Loop - Local jobs.
- Jobs in the USA - National job search website.
- LinkedIn - An interconnected network of experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries and 200 countries. You can find, be introduced to, and collaborate with qualified professionals that you need to work with to accomplish your goals.
- Net Impact - An international nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire, educate, and equip individuals to use the power of business to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world. Includes global career and networking resources.
- Onewire - Finance jobs, banking jobs and career tools for financial services companies.
- Payscale - A website that helps with salary information.
- Women for Hire - National career fair and diversity recruitment information as well as career advice for women.
- The National Association of Colleges and Employers offers the most accurate compensation data available.
- Click here to access the Salary Calculator (NACE).
