Resources for Diverse Job Searching

When choosing where to apply, it’s important not only to find a role you’d enjoy, but also a company where you feel welcome and represented. At May 7th’s “Culture & Careers: A Job Search Summit for Underrepresented Students,” Career Center advisors and ambassadors shared lists of the top diversity employers, diversity job boards and some of the top ranked companies for diversity in Illinois. Explore the lists and maybe find the next step in your career path while you’re at it!

Employer Lists

Forbes – America’s Best Employers for Diversity

Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to survey 50,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees and pinpoint the companies they identified as being most dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. The final list ranks the 500 employers that not only received the most recommendations, but also boast the most diverse boards and executive ranks, as well as the most proactive diversity and inclusion initiatives. Features of the list include searching nationally or by state and links to company profiles.

Diversity Jobs – Top Diversity Employers 2021

Diversity Jobs has compiled a list of employers who value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. These organizations have shown consistent outreach and dedication to recruiting and hiring from all diversity groups. The list is categorized into 25 industries.

Fortune – The 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity

Fortune’s list of best workplaces for diversity provides detailed information on 100 companies. Details include percentages of various underrepresented groups including minoritized groups, women, people with disabilities and lgbtq. Other features include links to company profiles and “Great Places to Work” reviews.

Diversity Job Boards

Top Illinois Companies for Diversity

Company	Industry
JLL	Business Services & Supplies
Zurich North America	Insurance
Grainger	Retail & Wholesale
AbbVie	Drugs & Biotechnology
U.S. Cellular	Telecommunications Services & Cable Supplier
Brunswick	Engineering & Manufacturing
Ann & Robert H. Lurie’s Children’s Hospital of Chicago	Healthcare & Social
Ulta Beauty	Retail & Wholesale
Exelon	Utilities
Discover Financial Services	Banking & Financial Services
BMO Harris Bank	Banking & Financial Services
Adtalem Global Education	Education
DuPage Medical Group	Healthcare & Social
Rush University Medical Center	Healthcare & Social
YMCA of the USA	Travel & Leisure
Baxter International	Drugs & Biotechnology
Boeing	Aerospace & Defense
US Foods	Food, Soft Beverages, Alcohol & Tobacco
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions	Healthcare Equipment & Services
Gallagher	Insurance
Motorola Solutions	Aerospace & Defense
Caterpillar	Engineering & Manufacturing
R.R. Donnelley & Sons	Media & Advertising
Conagra Brands	Food, Soft Beverages, Alcohol & Tobacco
Advanced Technology Services	Business Services & Supplies
Hyatt Hotels	Travel & Leisure
BDO USA	Professional Services
Abbott Laboratories	Healthcare Equipment & Services
Deere & Company	Automotive & Suppliers
United Airlines	Transportation & Logistics
Walgreens	Retail & Wholesale