EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT



     THIS AGREEMENT, by and between Jeffrey K. Cordes (the "Employee") and

Apropos Technology, Inc., an Illinois corporation (the "Company"), is made as of

the 27th day of November, 2002.



     In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and in

consideration of the employment of Employee by the Company, the parties agree as

follows:



     1.  DUTIES AND SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT.



     (a) POSITION. The Company agrees to employ the Employee under the terms of

this Agreement in the position of Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources,

Recruiting and Learning Systems. As SVP, Global HR, Employee shall report to the

President of the Company. The primary duties and responsibilities of the SVP

Global HR are defined in Exhibit A. Exhibit A is intended to demonstrate

Employee's primary duties and responsibilities as envisioned by the President as

of the date hereof. The Employee's duties shall not be limited by this Exhibit.

Accordingly, Employee's responsibilities may be modified, reduced or expanded at

any time to accommodate the Company's needs, consistent with Employee's position

as SVP Global Human Resources of the Company. Employee shall use his best

efforts to fulfill his duties and responsibilities. The Employee commenced

employment with the Company on July 1st, 2001 (the "Commencement Date").



     (b) OTHER ACTIVITIES. During the term of this Agreement, the Employee shall

devote his full business efforts and time to the Company during normal working

hours. Employee shall not be involved in any other activities with an

expectation of profit, other than passive investments, during these hours.



     2.  COMPENSATION.



     (a) BASE SALARY AND BONUS. Beginning on the effective date of this

Agreement, the Employee shall be paid a base salary (the "Base Compensation") of

$170,000, per year, payable in accordance with the Company's standard payroll

policies. The President shall review Employee's performance and the Company's

financial and operating results on at least an annual



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basis and shall report his findings to the Compensation Committee. The

Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion, may increase Employee's base

salary as it deems appropriate based on such review.



     (b) BONUS. Employee shall also be eligible for a bonus of $40,000 for each

full fiscal year. The objectives shall be determined by the President on an

annual basis. The bonus shall be due and payable on the 15th day of February of

each year, commencing with February 15th, 2003, if the Compensation Committee,

in the exercise of its reasonable judgment, believes that the objectives have

been obtained. In the event Employee's employment with the Company terminates

for any reason other than pursuant to Section 6(c) hereof (voluntary termination

by the Employee) or 6(b)(ii) hereof (Termination for Cause), Employee shall be

entitled to receive a pro rated bonus for such year, determined by multiplying

the aggregate bonus that he would have earned for the entire year by a fraction

representing the portion of the year during which he was employed. Such bonus

shall be paid on February 15th of the following year. If Employee's employment

with the Company terminates pursuant to Section 6(c) hereof or Section 6(b)(ii)

hereof, Employee shall be deemed to have forfeited his entire bonus for such

year and no such bonus shall be due or payable by the Company.

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