Many of the companies listed here deal with computer and high-tech jobs. Some allow a direct exchange of information between job seekers and prospective employers; others allow those looking for employment to post their resumes online.

CareerBuilder
From the Chicago Tribune. Site includes career management advice, message boards, and more.

Careers
From the Chicago Sun-Times. Site includes weekly articles, a Job Hunt FAQ, a Tech Watch, and more.

Chicago Computerwork.com
For computer and tech pros seeking IT/IS jobs. Submit resume to a resume bank or to a job board.

Chicago's Preferred Jobs
Job listings, resume posting, career guide and more. (You'll need a wide screen to view site in comfort.)

ComputerJobs.com
Dedicated to helping computer and information technology professionals. An award-winning site.

CreativeSourcing
Few listings because site specializes in seeking specially qualified or difficult to locate candidates.

Employment Agencies:

Some of the employment agencies listed below can deal with permanent as well as temporary staffing needs. Others are highly specialized, dealing only with attorney placement, travel assignments for healthcare pros, and the like. Some employment agencies can provide companies with consulting and training services.

A-PRO Temporaries
A wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Morris College (a private, not-for-profit degree granting institution).

Aquent
Graphic and Web Designers, Production Artists, Presentation Graphics experts, Writers, Illustrators, Project Managers, and Desktop Support talent.

CCB Services
Also does temporary staffing, consulting, and training. Twice named SBA's "Business of the Year."

Chicago Legal Search, Ltd.
Attorney placement. Firm also has a relationship with a company that places legal support staff.

Excell
Founded in 1987. Engages in permanent, temporary, and temporary to permanent placement.

First Search, Inc.
Specializes in communications and electronics industries (contract staff, temp-to-perm, and payrolling).

HR Search, Inc.
Recruits secretarial, administrative and human resource pros. Site has resume and interview tips.

Inteli Staf
Serving the employment needs of healthcare pros (contract, travel assignments and perm placement).

Lakeshore Staffing
No. 12 on Crain's Chicago Business list of top professional staffing firms (admin., financial and tech jobs).

Management Recruiters
MR Chicago specializes in information technology; telecommunications; and printing, graphics, labels.

New Office
Permanent, temp-to-perm, and temporary positions. Located on Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago.

Smart Staffing, Inc.
Specializes in admin support staff. Pays for referrals. Site is not easily viewed by those with small computer screens.

Veterans Leadership Program
A free service. The primary mission of the VLP is to secure long-term employment for Illinois veterans.