FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES THAT ARE HIRING AS OF APRIL 2009
You may be hearing that there are no jobs out there, but with an impressive, well-written cover letter and resume, networking skills, and interviewing preparation you may find agreat job at one of these Fortune 500 companies. Even when companies are laying off, they are often still hiring. The companies planning to hire more than 150 employees as of April 2009 include:
Wal-Mart
Headquarters: Bentonville, AR Number of job openings: Thousands
What they're looking for: To staff new locations, Wal-Mart is hiring store managers, human resource managers, pharmacists, customer service associates, and cashiers, among others.
Hewlett-Packard
Headquarters: Palo Alto, CA Number of job openings: 150*
What they're looking for: HP is hiring in several areas of its businesses, including information technology, human resources, research and development, marketing, finance, and administrative.
Bank of America Corp.
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC Number of job openings: 150*
What they're looking for: HP is hiring in several areas of its businesses, including information technology, human resources, research and development, marketing, finance, and administrative.
State Farm Insurance
Headquarters: Bloomington, IL Number of job openings: 800+
What they're looking for: State Farm Insurance is hiring new insurance agents. There are positions in a variety of areas including claims and underwriting, finance, accounting, and legal. The company aims to add 800 to 1000 new agent positions across the country, specifically in the Northeast, Texas, and California.
WellPoint
Headquarters: Indianapolis, IN Number of job openings: 1,225
What they're looking for: WellPoint is hiring health outreach specialists, nurse case managers, accountants, actuaries, claims representatives, customer care representatives, enrollment and billing representatives, account managers, marketing managers, business analysts, and sales assistants.
Boeing
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Number of job openings: 2,400
What they're looking for: Positions are available in various areas such as engineering, finance, communications, contracts, intellectual property, information systems, program and project management, operations, quality, marketing, supplier management and supplier quality, legal, business development, and some administrative and support positions.
Microsoft
Headquarters: Redmond, WA
Number of job openings: 630*
What they're looking for: Positions are available in marketing, software development, customer service, information technology, operations, program management, small and medium business sales, software testing, administrative services, operations, user assistance and education, game design, content publishing, marketing communications, legal, and finance.
MetLife
Headquarters: New York, NY
Number of job openings: 1,000+
What they're looking for: MetLife is hiring in the areas of information technology, human resources, finance, operations, call center, administration, and sales (including individual policies, group, home loans - mortgage and reverse mortgages).
United Parcel Service
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Number of job openings: 3,070
What they're looking for: UPS is hiring part-time package handlers, mechanics, warehouse personnel, sales representatives, and information technology professionals.
Medco Health Solutions
Headquarters: Franklin Lakes, NJ
Number of job openings: 300+
What they're looking for: There is selective hiring companywide. One division in particular, Liberty Medical, which serves the needs of patients with diabetes, is hiring for a number of customer service positions.
Lowe’s
Headquarters: Mooresville, NC
Number of job openings: 7,900
What they're looking for: A variety of jobs are available in corporate, stores, and distribution centers. Positions range from seasonal employees in Lowe's stores, to team members in regional distribution centers, to miscellaneous positions in the corporate office.
Time Warner
Headquarters: New York, NY
Number of job openings: 480
What they're looking for: Openings posted online include positions in creative, editorial, marketing, media, finance, accounting, graphics design, animation, new media, ad sales, film/television production and programming, administrative, information technology services, and online.
Sears Holdings
Headquarters: Hoffman Estates, IL
Number of job openings: 500+
What they're looking for: Sears is hiring in information technology, eCommerce, finance, audit, marketing, brand management, merchandising, and distribution. Positions are also available for associates, store managers, and in-home technicians.
SuperValu
Headquarters: Eden Prairie, MN
Number of job openings: 180+
What they're looking for: Corporate positions are available in various departments including advertising, marketing, retail operations, merchandising, and finance. In addition, there are open positions in retail stores and supply chain services.
Johnson Controls
Headquarters: Milwaukee, WI
Number of job openings: 750
What they're looking for: Most of the openings are positions related to energy efficiency.
GMAC
Headquarters: Detroit, MI
Number of job openings: 750
What they're looking for: Positions include project managers, mortgage loan officers, underwriters, servicing call center representatives, and loan loss mitigators. Additional openings are available in information technology, finance, compliance, risk, and treasury.
Comcast
Headquarters: Philadelphia, PA
Number of job openings: 1,000
What they're looking for: Comcast is hiring primarily in call center operations, field operations, warehousing, and sales.
Northrop-Grumman
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Number of job openings: 3,700
What they're looking for: Openings include positions in information technology, engineering, production/manufacturing, supply chain management, program management, product development, and administration (including human resources and finance).
Coca-Cola
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Number of job openings: 160
What they're looking for: Coca-Cola is hiring for a variety of different functions on many levels including finance, bottling, retail operations, production, customer service, delivery, and food chemistry.
New York Life Insurance
Headquarters: New York, NY
Number of job openings: 3,640
What they're looking for: Positions are available in accounting, actuarial, auditing, customer support, information technology, investment management, legal, life insurance and annuity products, product development and strategy, sales, and underwriting.
AETNA
Headquarters: Hartford, CT
Number of job openings: 550
What they're looking for: The majority of openings are in customer service, claims and health care, including nurses.
Motorola
Headquarters: Schaumburg, IL
Number of job openings: 520
What they're looking for: Openings are in engineering, sales, finance, marketing, and project management.
Abbott Laboratories
Headquarters: Abbott Park, IL
Number of job openings: 260*
What they're looking for: Abbott is hiring in sales, legal, information technology, administrative, engineering, clinical research, manufacturing, quality assurance, and accounting.
General Dynamics
Headquarters: Falls Church, VA
Number of job openings: 2,365
What they're looking for: General Dynamics is hiring in many areas, but most job opportunities are in technology and manufacturing fields, and include administrative, engineering, design and development, production, and installation positions.
Prudential Financial
Headquarters: Newark, NJ
Number of job openings: 235
What they're looking for: Most openings are in financial, actuarial, market research and analysis, operations, and administrative.
Humana
Headquarters: Louisville, KY
Number of job openings: 265*
What they're looking for: Humana has openings in sales, nursing, actuarial, finance, project management, information technology, pharmacy, medical, health, insurance, administrative, compliance, communications, and legal.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Number of job openings: 500+
What they're looking for: Positions are available in finance, nursing, legal, claims, and sales.
HCA
Headquarters: Nashville, TN
Number of job openings: 9,000
What they're looking for: HCA is hiring registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, clinical technicians, and patient care support workers. Source: Fortune.com
