Companies Having Tons Of Jobs
Post Updated: 22 July, 2011
Ten of Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For have at least 500 job openings each. What are they looking for in a new hire? Here are some words of wisdom from their recruiters and human resources teams.
Booz Allen Hamilton
2010 Best Companies rank: 52
Current openings: 1,102
The consulting firm is recruiting entry-level and experienced professionals to work on projects related to combating global terrorism, improving cyber capabilities, transforming the health care system, improving government, and protecting the environment.
What are they looking for?
New hires range from recent college graduates to former military personnel, staff with high-level security clearances, and experienced government or industry professionals.
How to impress their recruiters
Do your homework and be prepared to engage the recruiter with questions about the organization. Asking the right questions can be a strong indicator of a good consultant. Work to engage the interviewer in a dialogue. When you are asked questions, answer thoroughly, yet concisely.
Job openings…at Booz Allen Hamilton
The Container Store
2010 Best Companies rank: 36
There are 735 open seasonal positions for The Container Store’s transition team, which will focus on converting the store from the holiday season to the company’s annual elfa sale. The retailer also needs to hire 245 people for in-store positions.
What are they looking for?
Successful candidates have strong interpersonal skills and understand the value of teamwork. The Container Store is looking for people who take ownership of their own education and share their knowledge and expertise with others.
How to impress their recruiters
To differentiate yourself, learn more about the company history and foundation principles.
Job openings…at Container Store
Accenture
2010 Best Companies rank: 84
Accenture expects to hire 7,000 people in fiscal year 2011 in the U.S. — and, a total of 60,000 globally. Currently, they have more than 1,000 positions posted on the Accenture Careers site.
What are they looking for?
Entry level and experienced professionals to work in its consulting and outsourcing businesses. Ideal candidates have technology skills, including digital media, Oracle, SAP, Java/J2EE, SmartGrid, and expertise in banking, capital markets, healthcare provider and payer, or retail practices.
How to impress their recruiters
Accenture seeks candidates who can communicate with people at all levels and work with teams, have good management skills and have the potential to become leaders.
2010 Best Companies rank: 4
Google is hiring across the board, with an emphasis on sales and engineering.
What are they looking for?
People who are passionate about solving problems that make an impact at scale. Ideal candidates are well-rounded with interesting and unique accomplishments — in sports, for example, or music, starting a business, writing a book, or other activities.
How to impress their recruiters
On the day of your interview, come prepared to discuss what makes you an interesting and unique candidate.
NetApp
2010 Best Companies rank: 7
What are they looking for?
NetApp has openings in all groups across the company, with an emphasis in engineering and sales.
How to impress their recruiters
Describe your previous experience in going above and beyond what’s expected of you, and share how you are a good fit with the company’s culture. Do your homework on the company. Understand its product lines, finances, culture and history.
Intuit
2010 Best Companies rank: 94
Intuit has openings for software engineers, Web engineers, data architects, product managers, mobile developers, service and support reps, and tax preparers.
What are they looking for?
People who want to create simple, innovative solutions to customer problems and be part of a team that rewards taking risks and trying new things.
How to impress their recruiters
Use social media to connect with recruiters and hiring managers. When you connect, don’t just ask the status of the job you applied for. See what the company is doing, and find ways to interact with them at events or in discussions online. Instead of asking a recruiter if there are positions for which you might be a match, review the company’s website in advance. Then you can tell the recruiter about specific opportunities that interest you.
Recreational Equipment
2010 Best Companies rank: 14
The sporting goods enterprise has 35 open positions in its corporate offices in Kent, Wash., and close to 600 seasonal opportunities in its stores, distribution centers, and call centers nationwide.
What are they looking for?
SAP talent for the information technology division as well as designers and sourcing managers in the gear and apparel division. The majority of openings at call centers, data centers and retail stores are seasonal positions that will support customers during the company’s busy fourth quarter.
How to impress their recruiters
Pay close attention to the qualifications outlined in REI’s job postings and apply for roles they are truly qualified for. Recruiters appreciate a cover letter that not only describes why you’re interested in working there, but also how your qualifications make you a great candidate for the advertised opportunity.
Job openings…at Recreational Equipment
Novo Nordisk
2010 Best Companies rank: 25
The company is expanding its field sales and diabetes education, and its openings run the gamut from administrative staff through senior management.
What are they looking for?
About two-thirds of Novo Nordisk’s openings are for pharmaceutical sales reps in the field. The majority of openings in their call centers, data centers and retail stores are seasonal positions that will support customers during the fourth quarter.
How to impress their recruiters
The company looks for the following qualities: honesty, professionalism, enthusiasm, attitude, teamwork, flexibility, functional knowledge, and commitment to quality work.
Mayo Clinic
2010 Best Companies rank: 55
What are they looking for?
Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, pharmacists, coders, and clinical laboratory technologists.
How to impress their recruiters
A well thought out and fully completed application and resume is a great start, but the ability to demonstrate strong teamwork qualities and a patient-centered approach also helps.
OhioHealth
2010 Best Companies rank: 46
What are they looking for?
OhioHealth is looking for nurses, patient service assistants, medical assistants, patient registration, environmental, food service support, patient transport support, and medical technologists.
How to impress their recruiters
Energetic candidates who have strong customer service skills are sure to impress OhioHealth’s recruiters.
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