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Lake Forest, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)

Lake Forest, IL job market overview (June 2026)

The Lake Forest, IL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 149 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and nurse practitioner, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in registered nurse and nurse practitioner.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lake Forest, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lake Forest, IL.

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse22
  • Nurse Practitioner7
  • Medical Assistant7
  • Healthcare Other6
  • Physician / Doctor6
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare130
  • Manufacturing12
  • Financial Services3
  • Food Service / Restaurants2
  • Consumer Goods2
  • Retail1

Employment mix

  • Full-time63 · 42%
  • Unspecified55 · 37%
  • Part-time31 · 21%

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