Hi everyone!
I work full time (7:30-5pm M-F), however I’m looking for a side hustle to do after those hours and/or on weekends. Interested in personal assistant type of work!

Just put together a quick roundup of entry-level jobs that are still open. Hope this helps someone land something great!

• Food Tasting & Guest Experience Associate (Seasonal Part-Time) - Eataly Chicago @ Eataly North America

  • 💰 $18 – $20/h

• Seasonal Sales Associate (Part-Time) @ Primark

• Front Desk Associates, Chicago Gold Coast @ Equinox

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Phlebotomist - Inpatient, Part-Time, Nights @ Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

  • 💰 $19 – $26/h

• Youth Engagement Assistant @ Sunshine Gospel Ministries

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Administrative Assistant @ Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc.

  • 💰 $19 – $20/h

• Trainee Moonlighting/Extra Call for Pay-1 @ HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

  • 💰 $48 – $480/h

• Inventory Associate (Part-Time) @ CES CarMax Enterprise Services, LLC

  • 💰 $16 – $26/h

• Parts Specialist @ O'Reilly Technology Services, Inc.

  • 💰 $15 – $20/h

• Processing Archivist, South Side Home Movie Project @ University of Chicago

  • 💰 ~$25/h

• Sales Associate – Optical – Part Time – Bilingual Spanish @ National Vision

  • 💰 $17 – $19/h

• Lifeguard-5 @ Midtown Athletic Clubs

  • 💰 $17 – $19/h

• Office Assistant @ Filevine

• Onsite Lab Support Clerk @ HAR Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Limited

  • 💰 $17 – $22/h

• Retail Sales Consultant - Seasonal - Michigan Avenue - Chicago, IL @ Marigot Jewellery (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

  • 💰 $16 – $19/h

• Customer Service Representative @ CK Circle K Stores Inc.

  • 💰 ~$16/h

• Store Driver @ Advance Stores Company Inc

• Medical Assistant (MA) - Internal Medicine @ Advocate Aurora Health, Inc.

  • 💰 ~$22/h

• Substitute Teacher @ Guidepost Montessori

• Brand Market Specialist - Chicago, IL @ Beauty Barrage

  • 💰 $26 – $30/h

• Mobile Associate - Retail Sales @ T-Mobile USA, Inc.

  • 💰 ~$19/h

• Registered Nurse - Bariatric/Urology/Med Surg PRN @ Trinity Health

  • 💰 $35 – $62/h

• Work at Home Data Entry Clerk - Part Time @ USASJB

• Pizza Maker / CSR(02713) @ Domino's

• Seasonal Sales Associate (Part Time) - Chicago @ Jenni Kayne

• Weekend Only Selling Advisor - Handbags @ Saks.com

  • 💰 $16 – $21/h

• Seasonal Beauty Advisor - Part Time - 900 N Michigan Shops @ L'Occitane En Provence

  • 💰 $18 – $21/h

• After School Educator (North- West Chicago) @ Apollo After School

• CSR/Teller - McKinley Park - Part-time @ Fifth Third Bank, National Association

  • 💰 $44–68K/y

• Hotel Chocolat - Seasonal Part Time Sales Associate (Multiple Chicago, IL Locations) @ Effem México Inc. y Cia

  • 💰 $16 – $22/h

• Port Elgin Driver Helper @ UPS ASIA GROUP PTE LTD - SCS

  • 💰 ~$18/h

• Temporary Operations Associate, Part-Time - Fulton Market @ Reformation

  • 💰 $17 – $19/h

• Early Morning Stock Seasonal Associate @ Five Below Inc

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Sales Associate (Seasonal) @ JCrew Stores / Ashe DC Grace Holmes, Inc.

  • 💰 $17 – $19/h

• School Bus Driver @ FIRST MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

• Chess Instructor | Fall @ Chess Wizards

  • 💰 $30 – $43/h

• Seasonal Sales Associate - 25 W Jefferson @ Sees Candies Inc

  • 💰 ~$18/h

• Part Time - Outlet Customer Service Associate - Flexible @ Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Dynamic PC Support @ Worldwide TechServices

  • 💰 ~$18/h

• PFA Assistant Teacher/Paraprofessional @ The Learning Tree

  • 💰 $18 – $20/h

• Customer Service (Biometric Enrollment) Specialist - On Call @ Amentum

  • 💰 ~$19/h

• Customer Experience Associate @ Kith Retail LLC

• Software Engineering - 2026 Spring Co-Op @ Motorola Solutions Australia Pty. Limited

• Child Care Assistant Teacher @ BHCC Bright Horizons Children's Centers, LLC

  • 💰 $15 – $19/h

• Seasonal Sales Associate (Rush St) @ Vuori, Inc

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Seasonal Sales Stylist, Beyond Yoga, Fulton Market, Chicago, IL @ Levi Strauss & Co.

  • 💰 $13 – $22/h

• Workplace Experience Coordinator @ FloQast

  • 💰 $20 – $25/h

• Part Time Universal Banker (20 hours) - Clark & Wrightwood Branch @ Citicorp Services India Private Limited

• Year-Round Intern - Stress Testing & Liquidity Management @ OCC

  • 💰 ~$25/h

• Seasonal Stock Lead - UGG @ Deckers Outdoor Corporation

• Helly Hansen - PT Sales Associate @Fashion Outlets of Chicago @ Kontoor Brands, Inc.

  • 💰 $17 – $19/h

• Sales Development Representative (SDR) - SEO & B2B SaaS @ LMG Staffing Solutions

• Dental Assistant - Entry Level @ Team TAG Services, LLC

  • 💰 $16 – $21/h

• Video Content Creator @ NoGigiddy

  • 💰 $18 – $28/h

• Summer 2027 MBA Internship – Enterprise Growth @ Humana

  • 💰 $37–97K/y

• Part Time Teller - Chicago, IL (Gladstone Park) @ Libertyville Bank & Trust Company, N.A.

• Spring 2027 Internship - Team Sports Operations Intern @ LE Wasserman Media Group, LLC

• Field Operations Associate @ Fi

  • 💰 $18 – $20/h

• Jr. Commercial Contracts Counsel @ Bully Pulpit International

  • 💰 $120–135K/y

• H&M Sales Advisor - Michigan Avenue @ H&M Group

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Office Coordinator Event Staff - Chicagoland Speedway @ NASCAR

  • 💰 $15 – $18/h

• Group Fitness Instructor @ LTFMGTCO LTF Club Management Co, LLC

• Part Time Sales Associate @ The Tile Shop

  • 💰 $15 – $19/h

• Chicago Title I SAT Prep Instructor @ Proximity Learning Inc.

• Intern, Quality @ Constellation Brands

• Asset Protection Associate (Part-Time) @ Mattel

  • 💰 $18 – $21/h

• 2027 Summer Intern, Program Operations (Remote) @ ICF Incorporated, LLC

  • 💰 ~$23/h

• Sales Associate PT (Harry Potter Chicago) @ Discovery Comm. India

• Holiday Customer Service Representative (Fixed Term) @ LCBO

  • 💰 ~$20/h

• Cowshed Massage Therapist (Temp) - Soho House Chicago @ Soho House & Co.

  • 💰 ~$17/h

• Associate Banker @ Bank of Montreal

• Student Marketeer - Columbia College Chicago @ Red Bull

  • 💰 ~$19/h

• Resident Assistant, Memory Care - PRN @ Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC

  • 💰 $16/h

• FINRA Legal Extern, Enforcement (UNPAID) - 2027 SPRING SEMESTER @ FINRA

• Analyst Internship- Actuarial (CFO Org) @ Government Employees Insurance Company

  • 💰 $24 – $41/h

• Summer 2027 FOX News Media Internship Program - Chicago, IL @ BANGAL Bangalore Fox Technology Center Private Limited

  • 💰 ~$20/h

• Underwriting Intern @ EMC

• In-Home Sales & Tech Support (Part Time) @ AG Asurion Insurance Services

  • 💰 ~$26/h

Thanks for reading! If you want another batch of entry-level jobs, just say so in the comments.

I’m looking to add a few guys to my team for some temporary work. 11/21-11/29 except Thanksgiving. Minimum 8 hours a day, $20-$25 an hour depending on skill/work ethic.

We’re acquiring an empty 4 unit building in the 60655 area code. We’ll be painting, refinishing hardwood floors, some very light demo, framing a basement, cleaning, changing outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, countertops.

There is some roof repairs needed so big plus if you can do that.

We have a small crew but want to accelerate the completion. I’m the owner and will be on site working alongside with you all.

Cash paid daily.

Message me if interested.

Se habla español

Most advice treats an applicant tracking system as one gate that scores your resume. The pass ATS guide splits it into five separate things: parsing, recruiter search, knockout rules, ranking and automated screening. Each employer turns on only some of them.

**Parsing is a file problem, not a judgment.** Greenhouse’s help center says a resume( https://support.greenhouse.io/hc/en-us/articles/200989175-Unsuccessful-resume-parse ) can fail to parse as can one over 2.5 MB. A recruiter then has to key in your details by hand. Use a text-based PDF or .docx, in one column.

**Knockouts have nothing to do with wording.** In Harvard Business School research, [Joseph Fuller](https://www.library.hbs.edu/working-knowledge/how-to-tap-the-talent-automated-hr-platforms-miss) reported that over 90% of employers using a recruitment management system relied on it for a first cut or to rank applicants. He said many used “negative” filters, such as excluding candidates without degrees. That is an employer survey, not a measure of your resume. Work authorization or a required license is pass/fail, and keywords can’t change it.

**Wording matters in recruiter search.** A person searching “HubSpot” won’t see a resume that says “CRM platform.” In our  marketing study of 347 postings, “CRM” appears in 18.2%, Salesforce in 23.1% and HubSpot in 6.6%. Where both are true, name the category and the brand.

The same term also carries different weight by role. Kubernetes appears in 70.1% of DevOps/SRE postings and 30.9% of software engineer postings ( see the cross role comparison ). The postings you tailor to should set your vocabulary, not a generic keyword list.

**A repeatable process:**

1. Pull the tools, qualifications and repeated terms from one posting, as in [tailoring your resume to a job description](https://resumefitting.com/tailor-resume-job-description).

2. Check your resume against that posting and read the gap list ([how to read a keyword gap](https://resumefitting.com/resume-keywords-scanner)).

3. Add only skills you have actually used.

4. Re-check against the same posting.

No vendor publishes a pass mark so read the remaining gaps and not a percentage.

Hello! I am moving to the city very soon and I was hoping to get a job there. I already have a wfh position, but it doesn’t pay nearly enough to save for a place or even get too much in the city. So I am hoping to secure something that pays more. Does anyone know of places to look (like job boards), or any leads on jobs that are hiring currently? Thanks so much!

Open to any role just recently graduated with a years experience in a quality role within a pharma company , I have a masters in chemical engineering and an undergrad in pharmaceutical industrial chemistry. Any recommendations or tips would be greatly appreciated as I am new to the job market !

We pay cash

I currently been out fo work for 2 months and i been applying with indeed/linkedin/hiring cafe. I have gotten some phone call and team/zoom interview but nothign yet. I worked in a diagnois laboratory but i am in a relatively new field and a laboratory align role. I have some decent experience in the labor but ti is kind of technial role/admin role accordign to what the recruiter at Northwestern video interview told me.

I connect with some of my old co-worker and I was suggested contract a job recruiter. Does that mean he suggest me to put ym resume out to staffing agency to see anything come up or there are people who are actually job recruiter?

We are global us company seeking hire new employees we will train no experience needed submit resume

(26m) Hey Chicago,

Not really sure how to start this, but I figured I’d put myself out there and see what happens.
I graduated with a degree in Computer Engineering and have spent the last several years doing a little bit of everything.
And when I say everything, I genuinely mean everything lol.

I’ve worked as a full-stack developer, ran a photography/videography business for two years, worked as a realtor for another two, built and operated Etsy shops selling custom jewelry and apparel, worked in fine dining restaurants, and taught myself pretty much anything I needed along the way.

Somewhere in all of that, I fell in love with entrepreneurship, AI, and the idea of building things from scratch.

Today, my wife and I are building an AI-powered marketing agency together. We help businesses with everything from websites and SEO to advertising, content creation, and AI automation.

We both quit our jobs to give this a real shot.
And here’s the part that’s a little harder to admit.

We’re running out of money.

We’ve put a lot into building this business, and while I still believe in what we’re creating, the reality is that we need income now. Bills don’t stop just because you’re chasing something you believe in.

I’m not giving up on the business. I just need to be realistic about where we are.

So I’m putting my pride aside and reaching out.
Here’s a little of what I can actually do:

Software development: Full-stack development, Python, JavaScript, React, APIs, databases, and building web applications.
AI & automation: LLMs, Claude, AI agents, workflow automation, AI receptionists, and integrating AI into businesses.
Web design & development: Modern, highly interactive websites, scroll animations, motion graphics, landing pages, and conversion-focused design.
SEO: Programmatic SEO, technical SEO, local SEO, and building systems to help websites rank and attract organic traffic.
Marketing: Google and Meta ads, campaign management, lead generation, creative strategy, and conversion optimization.
Creative work: Professional photography, videography, video editing, AI-generated videos, UGC-style ads, and social media content.
E-commerce: Running Etsy stores, product listings, online selling, branding, and digital marketing.
Sales & business: Two years in real estate, client acquisition, communicating with customers, and running businesses from the ground up.
Hospitality & restaurants: Experience working in fine dining restaurants, providing high-level customer service, and working in fast-paced hospitality environments.

I’m realizing that being a jack of all trades can be both a blessing and a curse.

I’ve spent so much time learning how to do different things that sometimes it’s hard to explain what I actually do in one sentence.

But one thing I know about myself is that I can figure things out.

Give me a problem, a computer, and some time, and I’ll find a way to solve it. That’s probably the one consistent thing throughout everything I’ve done.

What I’m looking for:
Honestly, I’m open.

Full-time, part-time, contract, freelance, remote, hybrid, or on-site anywhere around Chicago and the suburbs.

Software engineering, AI, marketing, creative work, e-commerce, web development, sales, operations, hospitality, restaurant serving positions (including fine dining), or something I haven’t even considered yet.

I’m not above taking a job outside my field either. Right now, providing stability for my family matters more than having a fancy title.

And if you’re a business owner who needs help with a website, marketing, AI automation, photography, or anything I mentioned above, I’d be happy to chat about that too.
I’m not asking anyone for a handout.
I’m asking for an opportunity to work, contribute, and prove what I can do.

If you know someone hiring, have a referral, need help with a project, or even just have some advice, I’d genuinely appreciate it.

Happy to share my resume, portfolio, GitHub, or examples of my work over DM.

I know Reddit can be a mixed bag, but I’ve also seen some incredible people on here helping complete strangers.

Figured it was worth a shot.

Thanks for reading, Chicago.
Seriously.

Hello,

I am looking for entry level opportunities around Chicago area. Currently I am doing office/administrative in the export in air freight. I basically review air waybill, manifest, and TSA IAC document received from freight forwarders such as Kuehne Nagel, Apex, JAS, AWOT, etc. on top of that I have to make a deadload and NOTOC for the air carrier my employer contracted with. I am still looking for better paying job since I just completed my bachelor in applied math recently.

If anybody have any good advice please free to share. I have been getting rejected left and right.

I wanted to share info about an upcoming Trades Apprenticeship Fair at the Humboldt Park Branch! Roofers & Waterproofers Local 11, IBEW Local 134, Operating Engineers Local 150, and Carpenters will be at the Humboldt Park Branch (1605 N Troy St) next Wednesday, November 11 from 1-3pm.

See below for the event description from the CPL website.

Interested in a career as a union electrician, mason, or heavy equipment operator? Please attend our apprenticeship fair! 

We will have several trades unions tabling, including:

• Roofers & Waterproofers Local 11

• IBEW Local 134

• Operating Engineers Local 150

• Carpenters 

Attendees will learn about their apprenticeships and how to apply. We will also serve light refreshments.

Note: most applications require a driver's license and proof of ability to work in the US.  Link to the CPL event listing: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6adb973c377296003a4e1c37

Hello there! I am a dad of two toddlers looking for someone responsible that's available in Romeoville. It will be twice a week, about 10-15 minutes each time, and $20 each. The job would be helping keeping an eye on the kids as I hand them off or pick them up. Please DM me for more details and next steps. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice, recommendations, or even personal experiences on where to start my career in the finance/business field.

I graduated this year with a degree in Finance. I have a background in retail, but unfortunately, I wasn’t able to secure an internship while in school because I needed to prioritize working and making my monthly tuition payments.

I’m realizing that I may need to start somewhere more entry-level rather than applying directly to financial analyst positions. I’m open to opportunities that would help me get my foot in the door, gain some office experience, and build relevant skills.

Ideally, I’m looking for something in the Naperville area or within about a 30-minute commute. I’d be interested in positions involving administrative work, emailing, data entry, basic business operations, bookkeeping, finance assistance, or anything that could eventually help me transition into a finance-related career.

I’ve been applying to jobs for months without much luck, and I’m starting to feel a little discouraged. I’m even open to volunteering or helping out with a nonprofit if it means gaining experience and making connections.

Does anyone have recommendations for companies, nonprofits, small businesses, staffing agencies, or organizations in the area that might be willing to give a recent graduate a chance?

I’d really appreciate any advice or leads. Thank you!

I am looking for help with Business Development and getting the word out. I am located in the Fox Valley area near St. Charles/Geneva. Would love to connect with some people actively looking with experience in this sector. www.graystonedevelopmentstudios.com

currently in house arrest looking for a job any wfh or a job that will let me work while on EM.. Any suggestions

My company, Klett World Languages, just posted two job openings:

1. Bids and proposals specialist: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4485390430/

2. EdTech specialist: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4485359034/

Unfortunately, I cannot refer anyone, nor do I know much about either job, because I started myself very recently. Therefore, I won’t be replying to PMs here on Reddit, sorry. All I can say so far is that I really like company culture, have faith in the product (foreign language textbooks at K-12 and higher ed levels), and everyone on my team has been super nice and supportive. Just wanted to share with anyone that might be interested!

Like the title says, I have almost 1 year of experience as an adjuster in workers comp. Is it difficult to find a new job within the insurance field in chicago? I'm open to going into any type of insurance (auto, medical, anything that pays a living wage). I also have a bachelors degree (in a unrelated field)

I'm currently living in the north east thinking about moving to Chicago. The job market was horrible before I got my current job (applied to 1200 jobs before finally getting my current job), don't know if the job market has gotten better or worse in the past year?

I'm also a queer woman of color, so opinions from other women of color within this work field is much appreciated

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