Aldi to hire 13,000 holiday workers, raising minimum wages up to $23 an hour

Aldi is hiring thousands of workers for the upcoming holiday season and for the opening of new stores in the U.S., while also increasing its minimum wages to $18 and $23 an hour.

These careers make Americans happiest, based on 750K job reviews

A new study, based on 750,000 employee reviews, determined which careers provide the most happiness and fulfillment.

August jobs report shows job losses for US-born workers, gains for foreign-born

The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.

Morning power hour: Tips for job seekers
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In July alone, an estimated 3 million people lost their jobs. Recruiting expert Mary Olson-Menzel shares some tips for job seekers.

How to be happy at work, even if you're not
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Being unhappy at work can take a toll on your mental health. Author and business coach Andrew LaCivita recommends creating a career achievements journal to help gauge how your skills are coming along.

New AAA facility opens in Pullman
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A new AAA facility has opened its doors in Chicago?s Pullman neighborhood.

Alternatives to traditional 4-year degrees grow in popularity
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Jobs that don't require a college degree look more appealing to those who want to avoid student loan debt. Founder and CEO of Transfr Bharani Rajakumar shed light on alternative career pathways.

Job search tips for new college graduates
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Now that college graduates are home from school, recruiters are working overtime to make sure their companies get the best new talent. There are a few ways that candidates can stick out in the crowd in the best way, and joining us with a few tips for college grads on the job search is Thomas Vick, technology jobs expert with recruiting agency Robert Half.

Moving forward after a lost promotion at work
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There are many situations where qualified employees get passed up for promotions. Life coach and stress management expert Mitchell Creasey shares advice for workers dealing with a promotion loss.

Exelon Foundation STEM Academy inspires next generation of leaders
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Despite nationwide initiatives, the gender gap in STEM careers is still startlingly high. Women only make up 28% of the STEM workforce. Exelon Foundation seeks to change that with its annual STEM Academy at UIC.

Illinois and 548 Foundation create more clean energy job opportunities
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The state of Illinois and the 548 Foundation have announced the Climate Works pre-apprenticeship program, aiming to strengthen the career pipeline for the green energy field.

How to deal with 'busy braggers' at work
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TV Personality Mitchell Creasey "The President's Coach," joins Good Day Chicago to break down the phenomenon of busy braggers in the workplace.