Professional Development Opportunities Jobs in Chicago, IL

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GM and Food (General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment, Inbound, Food and Beverage , Food Service, Starbucks) (T2414)

Company: Target

Location: O'Fallon, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Target, a Fortune 50 company, is hiring for a General Merchandise Expert role. The position involves creating a welcoming experience for guests, ensuring product availability and accuracy, and executing various operational processes. The role requires a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Target offers comprehensive training and competitive benefits.

Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T0895)

Company: Target

Location: Bourbonnais, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Target, a Fortune 50 company, is offering a Guest Advocate role with a starting hourly rate of $15.50 USD. The role involves providing exceptional guest service, promoting Target's benefits and services, and maintaining a clean work area. The job requires strong communication skills, a welcoming attitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Target values teamwork, guest satisfaction, and continuous learning.

Senior Security Engineer, GCP IAM

Company: CVS Health

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Food and Beverage , Starbucks, Deli, Bakery (T0533)

Company: Target

Location: Rock Island, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Target, a Fortune 50 company, is seeking a Food & Beverage Expert. The role involves delivering an exceptional guest experience, maintaining food safety standards, and executing Food & Beverage processes. Previous food or grocery experience is preferred but not required. The position offers opportunities for skill development and career growth. Target values teamwork, guest service, and a fun, energetic work environment.

Pharmacy Intern - Grad

Company: CVS Health

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

CVS Health offers challenging opportunities for pharmacist interns to learn and grow professionally, contributing to better healthcare. As a Graduate Pharmacist Intern, you'll work under a licensed pharmacist, ensuring patient safety, and delivering exceptional care. Key responsibilities include leading with heart, supporting pharmacy staff, identifying business opportunities, and driving growth. Required qualifications include a PharmD degree, relevant work experience, and valid pharmacist intern/technician licensure. Preferred qualifications include immunization eligibility and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Personal Banker

Company: PNC

Location: St. Charles, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

PNC is seeking a Spanish bilingual candidate for a Personal Banker position in St. Charles, IL. The role involves strengthening customer relationships through a defined sales process, identifying appropriate financial solutions, and driving proactive sales conversations. The ideal candidate should possess skills in accountability, banking, client loyalty, customer experience, customer service, identifying opportunities, leveraging technology, and proactive sales. PNC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/prescription drug coverage, dental and vision options, life insurance, disability protection, 401(k) with PNC match, and more. The base salary ranges from $46,800.00 to $57,500.00.

Prisma Cloud Sales Specialist, Strategics

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Major Accounts Manager with 7+ years of experience in exceeding sales quotas. The role involves managing a territory, driving sales for Prisma Cloud security solutions, and achieving ACV sales quotas. The candidate should have a deep understanding of Public Cloud, DevOps, and cloud native technologies. They will be responsible for winning new logos, renewing existing customers, and expanding business within their territory. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities.

Wealth Management Specialist - NPD

Company: Merrill

Location: Northbrook, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Merrill Wealth Management, a leading global provider of wealth management and investment services, is seeking an EGP Specialist Trainee. This role involves a training program to prepare candidates for the EGP Specialist position, focusing on marketing and sales development. The trainee will support the FA team in developing and enhancing client relationships, assisting with client meetings, and managing client service processes. Key responsibilities include tracking client activities, attending review meetings, and executing the team's service model. The ideal candidate should possess Series 7 and 66 or 7, 63, and 65 licenses, and have strong communication, organizational, and client management skills. The role is eligible for a formulaic incentive plan and offers a pay range of $24.00 - $48.08 hourly, based on experience, education, and skill set.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Professional Development roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level Learning Specialists earn $50k–$70k, mid‑level L&D Managers command $80k–$110k, and senior L&D Directors receive $120k–$160k. Executive roles such as VP of Learning can exceed $200k, especially in large tech firms.
What skills and certifications are most valued in PD positions?
Key skills include proficiency with LMS platforms like Cornerstone, SAP Litmos, or Moodle; instructional design frameworks (ADDIE, SAM); microlearning authoring in Articulate 360 or Captivate; data‑analytics tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI); and video production. Certifications such as ATD Associate, CPLP, CILIP, or Microsoft Certified: Learning Designer boost marketability.
Are Professional Development jobs available for remote work?
Yes. Instructional Designers, Learning Technologists, and Training Specialists frequently work remotely or in hybrid models. Corporate Trainers and Learning & Development Managers may require occasional on‑site presence for workshops or pilot programs.
What career progression paths exist within PD roles?
Typical advancement moves from Training Coordinator to Instructional Designer, then to L&D Manager, followed by Director of Learning, and finally VP of Learning or Chief Learning Officer. Each step adds responsibility for strategy, analytics, and budget oversight.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Professional Development?
AI‑driven adaptive learning, microlearning on mobile, learning analytics dashboards, gamification, and skill‑marketplace platforms are elevating PD. Companies are also prioritizing continuous learning cultures to close skill gaps in data science, cybersecurity, and cloud management.

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