Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week
By AOL Jobs Contributor, Posted Apr 7th 2010 @ 2:22AM
May 30 - June 5
We know that your job search can get quite frustrating these days with
more people trying to find a job and fewer employment opportunities
available.
To ease the burden, we've tracked down 10 top companies that are hiring
this week -- from sales jobs to finance jobs, full-time jobs to
part-time jobs. We hope you find a job that's perfect for you.
Good luck job hunting!
01. Aflac
The company was founded
in 1955 by brothers John, Paul, and Bill Amos. In 1964 the company
pioneered the concept of "cluster-selling" insurance, where sales agents
would go to corporate offices to give groups of workers insurance
presentations, as opposed to presenting each person individually.
Now that Aflac has found a new voice for their iconic duck mascot, they're looking to hire thousands of sales agents. Although sales agents are independent (and therefore not actually employees of Aflac), there are corporate positions open as well.
Employee Review: "Great product that provides piece
of mind. This is an easy sell if you point out why there is such a need
for it. Nice incentives, but the bar is set high."*
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02. GE
As the third-largest company in the world, according to Forbes, GE is made up of many facets. Their businesses are organized among five overarching categories: energy, technology/infrastructure, GE Capital, home & business and NBC Universal.
Originally located in Schenectady, N.Y.,
the company's headquarters are now located in Fairfield, Conn., and
they have offices across the United States. Regardless of location, GE
employees are constantly pursuing innovative technologies, such as a gas turbine to help stabilize power grids.
GE has been hiring new employees en masse since 2009. They recently announced the creation of 1,000 jobs for GE Capital in Chicago, Ill.
Employee Review: "Outstanding products and
technology. The best colleagues ... smart and helpful. Outstanding
training and development opportunities. Very global ... a great place to
learn the world."*
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03. Macy's
Originally founded as Federated Department Stores in 1929, the company was officially renamed Macy's in 2007. With over 800 stores
across the nation, Macy's is one of the largest retail companies in the
United States. Macy's sales rose throughout 2010 and it already has
announced plans to hire 3,500 employees in the next two years.
Employee Review: "The management is competent.
Employees are given a good discount and still able to use coupons. You
can pick up more hours online when they become available."*
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04. T-Mobile Retail
T-Mobile's
U.S. operations, currently employ about 42,000 workers. The company is
owned by Deutche Telekom AG, one of the world's largest communications
companies. T-Mobile recently announced the launch of a new international calling plan
for businesses with employees traveling abroad. The plan is innovative
in that it charges the users a base yearly fee and provides reduced
roaming charges.
Employee Review: "The culture is a plus. Our previous
CEO, Robert Dotson, said that his experience from managing volunteer
missionaries has really affected his leadership style, and it shows.
After all, how do you motivate someone to do something if you can't fire
them?"*
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05. Chase
As the retail and commercial banking arm of financial services company
JPMorgan Chase and Co., Chase is one of the largest banks in the United
States, in terms of both deposits and market-capitalization. This
qualifies Chase as one of the so-called Big Four U.S. Banks. As a whole, JPMorgan Chase employs over 200,000 employees in 60 countries around the world.
Employee Review: "Good benefits. Incentive pay is
upwards of 20 percent of base salary. Chase is all over the country.
Variety of positions available."*
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06. Bed, Bath & Beyond
Founded in 1971 and headquartered in New Jersey, Bed, Bath & Beyond has achieved success thanks to a unique blend of merchandise, store layout and management techniques.
The company has over 1,000 stores and operates under a few brand names, including Bed, Bath & Beyond, Christmas Tree Shops and Harmon. They purchased Buy Buy Baby, Inc. in 2007, in order to better appeal to prospective and current parents.
Employee Review: "I love working for a company that
is actually concerned about customer service. We put customer service as
our No. 1 priority. Too often you feel like you are an inconvenience
when you shop and need assistance. I am glad to be working for a company
that allows me to put my customer first and take care of them the way I
would want someone to do for me."*
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07. Sears
Most people recognize Sears as the department store common to
countless shopping malls. While their department stores are certainly
popular, Sears Holdings operates several other brands as well.
The company was the ninth-largest retailer in 2010, behind other giants like Wal-Mart, Target and Costco.
Employee Review: "My favorite things about working
with Sears is the stability. The company has been around for over 100
years and is one of the largest in the world. It has great benefits and
work-life balance is excellent. I don't have to worry about being
on-call on nights and weekends. They have really great quality people
who are easy to get along with."*
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08. UnitedHealth Group
United Health Group currently provides health insurance services to over 75 million people worldwide. The company recently has been actively involved in creating several technological advancements
in the health care field, including the development of video
conferencing systems for patient/doctor communication, the creation of
electronic health records systems, and the release of an iPhone app to
locate participating physicians.
Employee Review: "I really enjoyed my time at
UnitedHealth Group. The trainers were very knowledgeable and were always
there to answer any questions that I had. I worked as a Claims
Associate for just a few short months before being promoted to another
department. I then went on to work from home! Only left this company
because of personal issues not related to my job. Great place to work!"*
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09. Ernst & Young
Headquartered in London, England, Ernst & Young is one of the so-called Big Four accounting firms. The company's activities consist mainly of doing financial audit
work for other corporations. Additionally, the company is actively
involved in areas such as actuarial consulting, as well as due diligence
research for mergers and acquisitions.
Most of the major U.S. accounting firms have been in a hiring frenzy
as of late. Ernst and Young is no exception: The company recently
announced that it is looking to hire 7,000 from college campuses (2,500
of which will be interns) and an additional 6,000 experienced workers.
The company is currently celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Entrepreneur of the Year program. Regional winners for 2011 will be honored next month, with the national title to be awarded in November.
Employee Review: "Excellent brand, great client base,
excellent opportunity to work globally. Focus on people is strong given
the nature of consulting."*
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10. IBM
Affectionately known as "Big Blue"
by some, the computer hardware and software giant has been in business
since 1911. Historically a leader in the field of technology research,
the company holds more patents than any other U.S.-based company.
In addition to its server and software products, the company produces chip-sets used in most modern video game systems, including the Xbox, Wii, and Playstation 3. The new Wii 2, set to be unveiled at next month's E3 Video Game Expo, will also be powered by an IBM chip-set.
In March, the company's supercomputer, Watson, went head-to-head
in a "Jeopardy" match against two teams of college students, one from
Carnegie Mellon University and the other from the University of
Pittsburgh. The event was hosted at CMU and ended with Watson earning
$52,199, Pitt making $12,937, and CMU bringing home $7,463.
Employee Review: "There are a lot of gurus here who can assist you at any time and help with any technical questions or issues."*
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