I'm moving to Chicago in the fall. I have no job prospects at the moment, but I'd like to before I get there. Ideally I would like to work for a non-profit theater in some capacity to build up my applicable skills for later on, but ultimately I'd be fine working for any kind of non-profit. I've found a few websites with job listings, and I know I should probably start sending out my resume to places I'd like to work that don't have current postings, but I'm not quite clear on the timing. It seems awkward to say, "Hello, I'd like this job... in 4 months." But I don't want to arrive with a lease, a rapidly diminishing bank account and nothing else. Advice? If nothing comes through, I will become a barista. Again. But I'd rather not.
posted on May 2, 2008 - 5 answers

Temping in Chicago [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2007 - 9 answers

Creative type recruiters/job counselors in Chicago? [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2007 - 3 answers

I'm a Linux systems administrator / web programmer looking to relocate to the Chicago area in the next couple of months. Where do I start my job hunt? [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2007 - 11 answers

Chicago vs. St. Louis: I have job offers in both cities. I have never lived in either city, and I would have to work quite a bit harder at the Chicago job. I have specific questions inside, but the bottom line question is: Is the Windy City worth it? [more inside].
posted on Aug 24, 2004 - 24 answers