Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week
By AOL Jobs Contributor , Posted Apr 7th 2010 @ 2:22AM
Feb. 5 - Feb. 11
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. 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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3. 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." It is, 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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4. 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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5. Concentra
This Addison, Texas, provider of outpatient heath care was purchased for $790 million last year by insurance-giant Humana. Concentra currently operates approximately 300 medical centers in 40 states.
Additionally, the company runs 250 workplace health centers that provide health screenings, as well as athletic training, vaccinations and medical advisory services. In February the company acquired two more hospitals in New Jersey, bringing its total presence in the state to 13 locations.
Concentra has announced publicly its commitment to improving customer service and patients' overall experience. As President Ted Bucknam has said, "We wanted to change the health care experience to one where patients were more confident and engaged in their own health and treatment, instead of anxious and apprehensive about the level and cost of care, and the experience they might have."
Employee Review: "Concentra is constantly trying to improve its position in the marketplace. Pursuing this type of flexibility provides plenty of challenges. If that's your thing, you'll find plenty of people around you that make the challenge fulfilling."*
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6. 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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7. 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. It met the expectations on revenue, and exceeded its 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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8. 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 motor-sports industries. Snap-on tools are popular among mechanics, and the company has traditionally sponsored various motor-sports 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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9. T-Mobile Retail
One of the four major wireless providers in the U.S., T-Mobile is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., and continually ranks high in retail-store satisfaction and customer care. It's the fourth-largest carrier in the United States, with approximately 33 million customers. The company has begun a rollout of its new HSPA+ "4G" network, with speeds comparable to the high-speed LTE networks on AT&T and Verizon Wireless.
T-Mobile's U.S. operations currently employ about 42,000 workers. The company is owned by Deutsche Telekom AG, one of the world's largest communications companies. T-Mobile recently announced that it will begin sales of the Square credit card reader in stores. This is part of an effort to emphasize small businesses.
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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10. Avis
Avis Budget Group, headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., is a leading vehicle rental agency in North America, Australia, New Zealand and other regions that the company serves. The company's fleet has more than 350,000 vehicles and ABG completed more than 23 million rental transactions in 2009.
Among the company's efforts to streamline the car rental process is its iPhone app, which allows customers to make, change or check reservations on the go. The company is also keen on using surveys to solicit feedback. Such surveys led them to be the first company in the industry to offer a completely smoke-free fleet.
Avis Budget Group's recent completion of its "Performance Excellence" initiative helped generate over $65 million in cost reductions and revenue enhancements. That initiative also improved its customer experience and reduce the depreciation of fleets.
Employee Review: "You do get good health benefits and a company car. Airports are the best places to work in this company...."*
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*All employee reviews provided courtesy of Glassdoor.com.
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