Moving to Chicago: How’s the Job Market ?

Did 7 months of IB, then 1 year of Corp Dev M&A where I currently am.

Looking to move to Chicago, but having a hard time finding any jobs.

Targeting everything from RE, AM, Corp Dev to PE. Don’t want to do banking.

Any idea if this is feasible? I’m just not seeing any postings.

Thanks !

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