Jan. 29 - Feb. 4
We know that your job search can get quite frustrating these days, with so many people competing for employment opportunities.To ease the burden, we've tracked down 10 top companies that are hiring this week -- from sales jobs to finance jobs, full-time to part-time. We hope you'll find a job that's perfect for you.
Good luck job hunting!
1. Sears
Most people recognize Sears as the department store common to countless shopping malls. While its department stores are certainly popular, Sears Holdings operates several other brands as well.Sears recently named Ron Boire as its new retail chief. The company has ambitions of transforming its retail business after posting poor holiday sales with both its Sears and Kmart brands.
Employee Review: "My favorite thing 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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2. Citi
With the world's largest financial services network, Citigroup Inc.
spans 140 countries and employs roughly 260,000 worldwide. After
suffering from massive losses during the financial crisis of 2008, the
company fell from the esteemed title of "largest bank in the world by
assets." They are, however, still one of the "big four" banks in the
United States. By the end of 2010, Citigroup repaid in full the
emergency government aid it had received.In a recent report, Citi said it increased loans to small businesses in the U.S. throughout 2011. This amount is over 30 percent higher than their small business lending in 2010.
Employee Review: "Nice co-workers, good hours, pleasant management, good location, interesting work spanning decades of involvement in the country. Good springboard for future jobs."*
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3. Chrysler - Mopar
Although the term "Mopar" has come into use for any Chrysler-branded
product, it is officially the parts-and-service division for the
Chrysler Group, which includes Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands in
North America. Mopar is based in Center Line, Mich.Pietro Gorlier, CEO of Mopar and former vice president of Fiat, says that Fiat saw a great deal of untapped potential in the Mopar brand. Fiat took control of the Chrysler Group in 2009, and not long ago announced a new management structure as part of the merger.
The company recently announced the addition of 400 to 500 new jobs in Illinois. These jobs will support the production of the new Dodge Dart compact car, and augment the approximately 2,700 current jobs at the Illinois plant.
Employee Review: "The company is extremely adaptable and resilient after its financial distress in recent years, and the company is very hopeful for the future. The need for young and creative people is overwhelming -- those without automotive background may be better positioned than they think!"*
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4. AT&T Retail
With over 96 million mobile customers, AT&T Wireless is the 20th largest mobile phone service provider in the world, and according to Forbes, the 14th largest company in the world by market value.AT&T's mobile division is headquartered in DeKalb County, Ga., just outside of Atlanta. Between 2005 and 2007, the company acquired Cingular Wireless and BellSouth. Until recently, AT&T Wireless was the exclusive carrier of Apple's popular iPhone line in the United States.
The company was recently named the "Top Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities" by DiversityBusiness.com.
Employee Review: "They provide great benefits and pay. I know they match quite a bit for 401(k) investment. It is a great job for someone interested in technology and learning about new technologies. Also, it is great to know that you are helping others out on a daily basis."*
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5. 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.
Of the major department store brands (Macy's, Dillards, Sears, Saks Fifth Avenue and J.C. Penney), Macy's was the highest performer throughout 2011, according to a recent report. Retail sales in December were weak, yet still strong enough to post an overall record for 2011, and the largest annual increase in over a decade.
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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6. Terminix
Founded in 1972, Terminix is the largest pest-control company in the
world. It operates in 45 states in the U.S. and 14 countries worldwide.
Although originally operated independently, Terminix is now a division
of ServiceMaster and headquartered in Memphis, Tenn.The company offers franchise opportunities to areas not directly represented by Terminix.
Terminix, along with sister company TruGreen, is hosting job fairs in the hopes of filling new positions in the Dallas, Texas, area. They hope to fill at least 150 positions during the first quarter of 2012.
Employee Review: "Flexible work environment. Good products and service to sell. They would give you very good product backup to use as leverage against competition."*
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7. TruGreen
TruGreen provides a
variety of lawn-care-related services including fertilization, targeted
insect control and tree care. The company was purchased in 1990 by
ServiceMaster, which is one of the nation's largest commercial and
residential service networks.ServiceMaster is the company behind brands such as Terminix, American Home Shield and Merry Maids.
All lawn specialists at TruGreen are full-time employees who must complete a training program before they are certified to work in the field. In its lawn care services, the company uses its TruNatural fertilizer, a completely natural and organic "lawn feeding program," derived from both plant and animal sources.
Employee Review: "TruGreen Landcare is a very good place to work; they pay well and the work keeps you in great condition."*
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8. UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group currently provides health insurance services to over 75 million people worldwide. It also 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.The company recently reported earnings for the fourth quarter of 2011. They met the expectations on revenue, and exceeded their expectations on earnings per share. This bodes well for the start of 2012.
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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9. Snap-on Tools
Founded in 1920, Snap-on designs, manufactures and markets
professional-grade tools in the United States. It operates on a
franchise model, with dealer vans that function as mobile showrooms.
This sales and marketing method has proven successful and is the basis
for the company's entire business model.Snap-on has a history of involvement in the automotive and motorsports industries. Snap-on tools are popular among mechanics, and the company has traditionally sponsored various motor sport teams in the U.S., including Roger Penske Racing and Penske's Sprint Cup Series team.
The company recently announced the expansion of its production facility in Elizabethton, Tenn. The 23,000 square-foot expansion will provide opportunity to hire many new workers, although Snap-On would not estimate how many new employees it expected to bring on.
Employee Review: "Progressive environment, clear strategic business objectives and communications, clear mission. Vision values communications. Company going through changes for the better."*
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10. Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo is the fourth-largest bank in the United States by assets,
and the 11th largest company in the U.S. Headquartered in San
Francisco, it employs nearly 300,000 and has over 70 million customers
nationwide.The company recently agreed to a partnership with the Obama administration, in which it pledges to provide part-time summer jobs to young people. The federal program will, in total, provide approximately 180,000 paid jobs and Wells Fargo has committed to approximately 1,000 of them.
Employee Review: "Large company with a lot of training; encouraged to change positions/departments within bank to grow and learn; good senior management and diversity commitment."*
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