Jobs in Lake Forest, IL
149 active postings tracked in Lake Forest, IL · collapsed to 137 roles.
Lake Forest, IL Job Market Score
- 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 (July 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.
- 100% of postings in Lake Forest, IL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 71 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 92+ days.
- 1% of postings list a salary range (1 of 149).
- The most active employers right now are Northwestern Medicine, Packaging Corporation of America, and Panda Express.
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.
- 149Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 149Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 1%List salary1 of 149
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 71dMedian agep90 92d (long tail)
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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Recent postings
- CT Technologist-Imaging Casual Days
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 months ago
- CT Technologist-Imaging Casual Evenings× 2 openings
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Radiology Technologist-Casual Rotating Shift
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 months ago
- Surgical Technologist -Full Time DaysHealthcare Other
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 months ago
- EMS Educator- Casual Rotating × 3 openings
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Facilities Engineer II-Full Time Nights× 3 openings
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Physician: Emergency Medicine (Nocturnist) - Lake Forest and Grayslake, ILPhysician / Doctor
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 months ago
- Cardiac Sonographer II-Concierge Medicine Part Time DaysHealthcare Other
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 months ago
- Sterile Processing Tech II Days Casual
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 months ago
- Clinical Practice Specialist RN-Mother Baby Full Time DaysRegistered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 months ago
- Registered Nurse-Hospital At Home Part Time DaysRegistered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 months ago
- Registered Nurse-Ortho/Neuro Part Time DaysRegistered Nurse× 2 openings
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Registered Nurse - Medical Inpatient Part Time Nights Sign On Bonus Eligible Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 months ago
- Purchasing Analyst
Packaging Corporation of America · Lake Forest, IL · careers.packagingcorp.com
posted 2 months ago
- Physician: Cardiac Anesthesiologist - NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest HospitalPhysician / Doctor
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 months ago
- Registered Nurse-Cardiovascular Part Time Nights Sign On Bonus EligibleRegistered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 months ago