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Why Chicago Jobs?

Tired of feeling like you're shouting into the void on LinkedIn, only to get buried under irrelevant job spam while Chicago's real opportunities slip away? In a market where professional services jobs dropped 2.8% last year (losing 23,400 positions), missing the right opening could set your career back months – or worse. Briefsy changes that. We track Chicago jobs across 50+ sources daily, including IDES labor projections, the new City of Chicago Workforce Vacancy Dashboard, BLS data, and major boards like Google Jobs. You'll get only the matches that fit YOUR skills and interests, delivered in one clean email alongside whatever else keeps you sharp – like industry insights or local events. Imagine starting your week confident, armed with personalized intel that lands interviews, not frustration. Join thousands already ahead of the curve – your edge is one click away.

Quick Facts

Chicago's metro area employs 4.8 million in nonfarm jobs – stable but ripe for targeted moves (BLS, Nov 2024)
Other services sector booming +4.7% (9,300 new jobs) – outpacing national growth
Professional services down 2.8% (23,400 jobs lost) – time to pivot to growing fields
IDES tools track high-opening occupations by education level – perfect for your background
City of Chicago's new Vacancy Dashboard reveals 100s of public sector openings monthly
80% of jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights – focus here for max opportunities

Tired of Missing Out?

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Missing hidden job postings because you're juggling IDES, BLS, LinkedIn, and local boards

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Generic alerts that ignore your specific skills, wasting hours on dead-end searches

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Overwhelmed by market noise – like the 2.8% drop in professional services you didn't see coming

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No time to dig into Chicago trends while balancing a full-time hustle or job hunt

How Briefsy Helps

ONE newsletter blending Chicago jobs + YOUR picks (e.g., tech news, salary trends, local economy)

Personalized matches based on your background – no more sifting through irrelevant listings

Daily scans of 50+ sources like IDES projections and City vacancy data – catch opportunities first

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Major Chicago Employers & Industries

Chicago's job scene is a goldmine if you know where to look – from stable government roles to booming service sectors. With 4.8 million nonfarm jobs anchoring the economy, top employers are hiring now through public dashboards and projections. Here's where the action is, backed by fresh data to fuel your next move.

City of Chicago Departments: Hundreds of vacancies in public roles like admin and services – new monthly dashboard tracks them for transparent hiring (launched March 2025)
Professional & Business Services: Despite 2.8% decline (23,400 jobs lost), giants like consulting firms still seek skilled talent – pivot to resilient subsectors
Other Services Sector: +4.7% growth (9,300 jobs added), 91% in core Chicago area – opportunities in repair, personal care, and non-profits exploding past national 1.1% gain
IDES-Tracked Industries: High annual openings in healthcare, education, and logistics – sorted by your education level for targeted applications
Government & Metro Employers: 80% of 4.8M jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights – leverage BLS data for roles in Lake County-Kenosha (9% of total)

Chicago Job Market Trends You Should Know

Arm yourself with insider intel to outsmart the competition. Chicago's market is shifting – professional jobs dipped, but services are surging. Use these trends to refine your search, spot undervalued openings, and position yourself as the candidate they can't ignore.

Stable Total Employment: 4,817,600 nonfarm jobs (no significant change YoY) – means steady demand, but you need tools like IDES projections to find the 1.4% national outperformance pockets
Services Boom: +4.7% growth vs. national 1.1% – target 'other services' for quick wins in personal care and maintenance, especially in the 80% job-heavy core division
Professional Services Dip: -2.8% (vs. national +0.3%) – shift to growing areas; IDES Help Wanted Online tracks ads to reveal hidden demand in related fields
Vacancy Transparency: New City Dashboard exposes city-wide openings – use it to apply early for government roles, beating the bureaucracy
Metro Divisions Insight: Focus on Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights (3.8M jobs) for 80% of opportunities – BLS data shows little change, but IDES occupation stats highlight high-openings by skill level

Common Questions

How is this different from LinkedIn job alerts?

Briefsy creates ONE newsletter combining Chicago job opportunities + any other topics you care about (industry news, tech trends, local events, etc.). It's completely personalized to your unique interests - not just generic job listings.

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