Careers in Illinois

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in Illinois? Here's an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have entry level and internship opportunities that will interest you.

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Located in the midwestern United States, Illinois comes with a variety of industries and companies to dive into, including 32 of the 2012 Fortune 500 companies. With one of the world’s busiest airports, access to the Atlantic Ocean via the Saint Lawrence Seaway, and a passenger and freight rail system, Illinois has made a place for itself as a transportation hub in the Midwest.

Illinois is also one of the nation’s leaders in manufacturing. Approximately 75% of the state’s manufacturers are located in northeastern Illinois. Agriculture is also a large industry for Illinois, particularly in the production of soybeans and corn. Most of the state’s meat processing centers are located in Chicago.

Energy resources also create opportunities in Illinois, both in traditional and alternative energy sources. Illinois has been a leader in nuclear power, with six plants and eleven reactors producing over a quarter of the state’s energy in 2010.

Chicago, the largest city in Illinois, is home to a major business district and a growing number of web companies (did you know One Day One Job is based in Chicago?). Some other cities to look at in Illinois include Chicago, Aurora, Springfield, Peoria, and Naperville.

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Illinois

Emmi Solutions - Emmi Solutions is a Chicago based healthcare communications company that has developed “interactive solutions to achieve meaningful business and clinical outcomes.”

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Job Title	Location
Multimedia Health Writer/Production Intern	Chicago, IL
Medical Artist	Chicago, IL
Assoc. Desktop Support Analyst	Berkeley Heights, NJ
Help Desk Analyst	New Providence, NJ
Assoc. Desktop Support Analyst	Berkeley Heights, NJ

See all 14 job postings

Liferay - Liferay is a Diamond Bar, CA based company that helps clients “build modern websites and portals to engage customers, partners, and employees.”

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Job Title	Location
Java / Open Source Developers	Minnetonka, MN
Solution Architect - Client Side Development	Minneapolis, MN
Software Engineer Intern	Warrenville, IL
Java Developers	Glen Allen, VA
Contract Developer-Liferay Content Management	Red Bank, NJ

See all 365 job postings

xAd - xAd is a New York, NY based company that allows advertisers to pinpoint “target audiences at pivotal moments during the consumer’s decision-making journey.”

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Job Title	Location
Design Intern	New York, NY
Publisher Intern	New York, NY
Brand Journalist Intern	New York, NY
Software Engineer - Intern	New York, NY
Marketing Department Intern	New York, NY

See all 32 job postings

Kellen Company - Kellen Company is a "professional services company serving associations, companies and foundations” with offices in Atlanta, New York, Denver, Chicago, and D.C.

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Job Title	Location
Full TIme Intern	New York, NY
Digital Development Internship, Atlanta	Atlanta, GA
Certification & Education Specialist	United States
Account Executive, Washington	Washington, DC
Manager	United States

See all 19 job postings

Worthee - Worthee is a Chicago, IL based company that offers premium dog walking and care services through a simple mobile app.

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Job Title	Location
Sales & Marketing Intern - Dog Lovers Only	Chicago, IL
Dog Walker	Chicago, IL
Senior Developer	Chicago, IL

See all 2 job postings

Friends of the Forest Preserves - Friends of the Forest Preserves is a Chicago, IL based non-profit that "exists because the Cook County forest preserves need help."

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Job Title	Location
PP Interpreter - #003J	West Chicago, IL
Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled - (PTA)	Eureka, CA
Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled - (PTA)	Eureka, CA
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent - #1151	Addison, IL
ENT Grounds Worker - #005P	Wood Dale, IL

See all 12 job postings

Hanley Wood - Washington, DC based Hanley Wood is “the premier media, event, information and strategic marketing services company serving the residential and commercial design and construction industries.”

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Job Title	Location
Global Marketing Director - Ophthalmology	Whippany, NJ
Interactive Design Intern	Washington, DC
Account Executive	Irving, TX
Advertising Operations Coordinator	Rosemont, IL
Payroll Assistant	Washington, DC

See all 32 job postings

Digital Intent - Digital Intent is a Chicago, IL based company that helps clients "create and grow digital businesses."

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Job Title	Location
UI/UX Visual Designer - Contract	Foster City, CA
Intelligence Analyst Asc	Herndon, VA
Manager, Brand Development	Cincinnati, OH
Information Technology Consultant (Wheeling, WV)	Wheeling, WV
Associate Campaign Manager, SEO	Emeryville, CA

See all 803 job postings

Bottom Line - Bottom Line is a Boston, MA based non-profit that “has helped thousands of low-income and first-generation students stay in college and earn their degrees.”

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Job Title	Location
Investment Counselor (Financial Advisor/Stock Broker Alternative)	San Mateo, CA
Onsite Bridge Operator/Field Technician	New York, NY
Corporate Registered Principal II - Communications	Minneapolis, MN
Actuarial Assistant	Chevy Chase, MD
Not Your Typical Investment & Financial Sales Job	San Mateo, CA

See all 9,744 job postings

kCura - kCura is a Chicago based company that offers "web-based e-discovery applications for managing large volumes of electronic evidence during litigation or investigations.”

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Job Title	Location
Case Manager	New York, NY
Relativity Project Manager	New York, NY
Relativity Project Manager	New York, NY
Case Manager	New York, NY
eDiscovery Project Manager - New York, NY	New York, NY

See all 106 job postings

The Learning Experience - The Learning Experience is a Boca Raton, FL based company that aims to "give every child the opportunity to develop to their greatest potential.”

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Job Title	Location
Public Health Nurse	Walla Walla, WA
Middle School Athletic Coordinator	New York, NY
Clinical Pharmacist- Per Diem	Portland, ME
Quality Improvement Coach	Honolulu, HI
Communications Planning Supervisor	New York, NY

See all 158,239 job postings

Optimal - Optimal “is the leading social advertising and analytics platform, with offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York, Chicago, and London.”

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Job Title	Location
Physical Therapist / Therapy (PT) - SNF - Part Time	Oskaloosa, IA
Weekend Clinical Practice Coor	West Springfield, MA
Marketing Field Associate	Island Park, NY
Physical Therapist Assistant	Weirton, WV
Poultry Manager: Required - Degrees in Poultry Science and Agribusiness/Business/Economics, must be ...	Clarence, NY

See all 38,387 job postings

Munchery - Munchery is a San Francisco, CA based company that offers wholesome dinners prepared by top chefs delivered to your door for a reasonable price.

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Job Title	Location
Food Photographer	Seattle, WA
Designer	San Francisco Bay Area, CA
City General Manager	New York, NY
Warehouse Crew Member	San Francisco Bay Area, CA
People Operations Manager	San Francisco Bay Area, CA

See all 20 job postings

CafeMom - CafeMom is an NYC based digital media company for moms that reaches more than 20 million users every month

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No current job openings.

Hillshire Brands - Hillshire Brands is based in Chicago, IL and aims to be “the most innovative meat-centric food company in the U.S.”

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Job Title	Location
Financial Reporting and Corporate Accounting Intern	Chicago, IL
Maintenance Manager - Claryville, KY	Claryville, KY
Internal Audit (Staff)	Chicago, IL
Plant Manager - Kansas City, KS	Kansas City, KS
Data Management Lead	Chicago, IL

See all 141 job postings

Instacart - Instacart is a San Francisco, CA based startup that offers personal grocery shopping/delivery in a growing number of markets (Chicago and the Bay Area now).

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Job Title	Location
City Launcher	United States
Operations Manager	Philadelphia, PA
General Manager (Multiple Cities)	Chicago, IL
City Manager (Seattle)	Seattle, WA
Personal Shopper - $25/hr during peak times	Manhattan, NY

See all 22 job postings

Dinner Lab - Dinner Lab is a New Orleans, LA based “membership-based social dining experiment that unites undiscovered chefs with adventurous diners."

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Job Title	Location
Lab Administrative Assistant	Houston, TX
Event Staff (multiple positions)	New York, NY
Front of House Manager	Miami, FL
Administrative Assistant	Milford, MA
Front of House Manager	Denver, CO

See all 92 job postings

Alta Bicycle Share - Alta Bicycle is a Portland, OR based company that provides "solutions for all aspects of bike share" programs.

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Job Title	Location
Marketing Manager	Seattle, WA
Operations Manager	Seattle, WA
Rebalancer - Divvy / Logistics Associate - Gap, Inc.	Chicago, IL
Field Bike Technician - Capital Bikeshare	Washington, DC
Safety and Workers' Compensation Coordinator	Portland, OR

See all 26 job postings

BidPal - BidPal is an Indianapolis, IN based company that uses technology to “improve charitable fundraising events from start to finish."

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Job Title	Location
BidPal Assistant - Louisville, KY	Louisville, KY
Sales & Events Area Director - Central Florida	Tampa, FL
SECRETARY III	Neptune City, NJ
Event Manager - Raleigh, NC	Raleigh, NC
Support Analyst	Indianapolis, IN

See all 21 job postings

Rand McNally - Rand McNally is a Skokie, IL based company that was founded in 1856. Since then they’ve been specializing “in maps, navigation, road travel, and trip planning.”

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Job Title	Location
KLLM Transport Services, LLC - Trucking - Independent Contractors - Paid Plates, Permits, and Tolls	United States
CDL A Flatbed Lease Purchase Program (4234509)	Fort Wayne, IN
GREAT HOME TIME** Class A OTR Truck Driver	Hazelwood, MO
KLLM Transport Services, LLC - Trucking - Independent Contractors - Southeast Regional, Great Benefits!	Texas
CDL A Flatbed Owner Operators (4234415)	Coon Rapids, MN

See all 269 job postings

Social Media Beast - Social Media Beast is a Chicago, IL based agency that is helping some of Chicago’s most notable brands do social right.

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Job Title	Location
Interactive Design Intern for Web & Graphics	New York, NY
Administrative/Marketing Assistant	New York, NY
Digital Content Creator Internship	Chicago, IL
Social Media, Marketing, and Communications Internship	New York, NY
Social Media Editor	New York, NY

See all 14 job postings

Tecture - Tecture is a Chicago, IL based firm that "designs and builds custom web and mobile applications, ecommerce websites, and custom content-managed websites”

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Job Title	Location
Need a Popcorn Texture Remover	San Diego, CA
Computer Science Web Developer Intern	Chicago, IL
Web Designer and Front-End Developer Intern	Chicago, IL
Entry-level Web Designer and Front-end Developer	Chicago, IL
Advanced Services Architect	Paris, TX

See all 7 job postings

Poetry Foundation - The Poetry Foundation is a Chicago, IL based “independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture.”

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Job Title	Location
Summer Intern, Business Development & Design	New York, NY
Summer Intern, Business Development & Design	New York, NY
Science Master Teacher	Brooklyn, NY
Bilingual Assistant Physical Education Teacher	United States
Financial Associate	Chicago, IL

See all 12 job postings

DataXu - DataXu is a Boston, MA based company whose “platform enables clients to manage and optimize marketing investments across all digital channels."

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Job Title	Location
Engineering Intern	Boston, MA
Sales Analyst Intern	New York, NY
Engineering Intern - Cloud, Map Reduce & Big Data	Boston, MA
Engineering Intern - Databases & Big Data	Boston, MA
Engineering Intern - Real Time System (Java)	Boston, MA

See all 40 job postings

National Collegiate Scouting Association - NCSA is a Chicago based company that helps "student athletes and their families navigate the cutthroat, competitive, and confusing world of college recruiting.”

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Job Title	Location
Men's Lacrosse Sports Club Head Coach (5047U) #17623	Berkeley, CA
Product Research Internship	Chicago, IL
Men's Lacrosse Sports Club Head Coach 5047U)	Berkeley, CA
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach/Head Women's Golf Coach	Dubuque, IA
Sports Operations Intern	Chicago, IL

See all 34 job postings

SocialCode - SocialCode is a Washington, DC based “social marketing solutions provider” that “builds targeted communities, engages those audiences and converts them to customers."

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Job Title	Location
Freelance Designer	New York, NY
Consumer Insights Analyst	New York, NY
Account Manager	New York, NY
Agency Partnership Manager	New York, NY
Account Manager - Detroit	Chicago, IL

See all 13 job postings

View The Space - View The Space is a New York, NY based startup that is built around streamlining the commercial real estate leasing process.

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Job Title	Location
Human-Computer Interaction (UX) Designer	Arlington, VA
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Coordinator	Los Altos Hills, CA
Sr. JavaScript Engineer	Philadelphia, PA
Product Manager	New York, NY
Principal Interaction Designer, Design Innovation Group	Mountain View, CA

See all 4,057 job postings

Chicago Run - Chicago Run is a non-profit that uses running to promote “the health and wellness of Chicago children through innovative, engaging, and sustainable youth programs.”

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Job Title	Location
Orthopedic Surgery Sports Med Physician	Illinois
Outside Sales Representative	Chicago, IL
eCommerce Marketing Manager	Bannockburn, IL
Search Engine Optimization Specialist	Bannockburn, IL
Design Intern	Chicago, IL

See all 1,644 job postings

BrainJuicer - BrainJuicer is a U.K. based market research firm (with offices in NYC, LA, and Chi) that aims “to inspire brave clients to do great marketing."

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Job Title	Location
BrainJuicer - Senior Research Executive	Studio City, CA

See all 0 job postings

Base CRM - Base CRM offers is a Chicago, IL based company that “is paving the way by building the next generation of CRM software.”

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Job Title	Location
Installation Specialist - Commercial Vehicle	Cincinnati, OH
Associate Advisor	Parsippany, NJ
Internet Sales Person	Oklahoma City, OK
Sales Associate- entry level (Healthcare / Technology / Multimedia)	West Warwick, RI
Inside Sales Specialist (DC)	Washington, DC

See all 6,358 job postings

FROSCH - FROSCH is a New York, NY and Houston, TX headquartered company that provides “high-touch leisure and corporate travel to individuals and companies.”

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Job Title	Location
Script Writer	United States
Trainer	United States
Travel Assistant - Leisure Department	Washington, DC
Private Client Services Intern	Chalfont, PA
ACCOUNT MANAGER	Burlingame, CA

See all 19 job postings

Brandwatch - Brandwatch is a New York, NY based company that is “all about monitoring what people say about your brand, products, competitors, industry or any related topics.”

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Job Title	Location
NY- Associate Analyst Consumer CPG brands	New York, NY
SOACC - Non-US Research and Event Monitoring Specialist (Asia Pacific Region) 3rd Shift	Charlotte, NC
Social Media Analyst	New York, NY
Social Media Analyst -Cake, NY	New York, NY
Community Manager	Brooklyn, NY

See all 21 job postings

Unified - Unified is an NYC, SF, and Chi based company that has developed a platform that helps brands "measure, engage and advertise across social media.”

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Job Title	Location
IP Communications Product Manager	McLean, VA
Intern	Burlington, MA
AV System Designer	Sterling, VA
Mobile Developer (iOS)	Boulder, CO
Executive Assistance	White Plains, NY

See all 12,110 job postings

Chicago Botanic Garden - Back in 2008, I wrote about the Chicago Botanic Garden. I had never even visited at the time, but today I’m getting married there!

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Job Title	Location
Intern Environment Health & Safety (EHS) & Sustainability Group	Round Lake, IL
Line Cook: Full-Time, Short Order Cooks Needed In Northern Suburbs!	Chicago, IL
Prep Cook: Full-Time, Short Order Cooks Needed In Northern Suburbs!	Chicago, IL
Fry Cook: Full-Time, Short Order Cooks Needed In Northern Suburbs!	Chicago, IL
Grill Cook: Full-Time, Short Order Cooks Needed In Northern Suburbs!	Chicago, IL

See all 21 job postings

Vibrant Media - Vibrant Media is the NYC based world "leading provider of in-content contextual technology that gets brand content and advertising discovered across platforms."

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Job Title	Location
Social Solutions Consultant	New York, NY
PPC INTERNET MARKETING EXPERT	Scottsdale, AZ
Client Services Engineer - Boston	Boston, MA
Real Estate Agent	New York, NY
Director/Sr. Director of Demand Sales - New York City	New York, NY

See all 1,043 job postings

Chicago Architecture Foundation - Chicago Architecture Foundation is a non-profit organization that is “devoted to celebrating and promoting Chicago as a center of architectural innovation.”

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Job Title	Location
UI Developer (.NET, CSS, MVC, JavaScript)	Chicago, IL
Physical Therapist Outpatient Foot and Ankle opportunity, close to Chicago	Hinsdale, IL
Specification Sales	Chicago, IL
Business Analyst	Chicago, IL
Sr. Developer / Tech Lead	Hartford, CT

See all 153 job postings

UrbanBound - UrbanBound is based in Chicago and "helps companies offer a comprehensive transition system to their newly hired and transferring employees" over the web.

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Job Title	Location
Account Executive	Chicago, IL
Marketing Intern	Chicago, IL
Content and Copywriting Intern	Chicago, IL
Sales/Business Development Intern	Chicago, IL
Business Development Manager	Chicago, IL

See all 10 job postings

OpenMarkets - OpenMarkets is an Evanston, IL based company that has created “a network of healthcare providers joined together to create cost-savings for capital equipment.”

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Job Title	Location
Careers at CME Group	Chicago, IL
SharePoint Designer/BSA	Torrance, CA
Careers at CME Group	Houston, TX
Data Integration Analyst	Northbrook, IL
Tableau Data Visualization - Report Developer- Timonium, MD	Lutherville-Timonium, MD

See all 3 job postings

Alinea, Next Restaurant, and The Aviary - Alinea, Next Restaurant, and The Aviary are members of a Chicago, IL based group of restaurants that has elevated fine dining to amazing new heights.

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No current job openings.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop - Potbelly Sandwich Shop is a Chicago, IL chain of sandwich shops that is aiming to "be the best place for lunch."

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Job Title	Location
Marketing Intern - Consumer Insights	Chicago, IL
Associate, Shift leader, and Delivery driver	Houston, TX
Restaurant Team Member - Crew	Glen Allen, VA
Musician	Jersey City, NJ
Job Fair for Associates, Prep People and Delivery Drivers	Glen Allen, VA

See all 740 job postings

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