In the morning paper and on the evening news, these buzzwords have become synonymous with the "Great Recession," a time of chronically high unemployment with no end in sight.
Businesses continue to scale back, leery of increasing taxes, regulations and mandates that have them hamstrung. Making matters worse is that the unemployment rate, typically a lagging indicator of recovery, is likely to deteriorate before it improves.
It is often said that perception is reality, which is why it seems like nobody is hiring. The reality is that nobody is advertising, but there are jobs. The key to finding those jobs is by adopting a new paradigm of seeking out not jobs, but business opportunities.
While the direction of employers will be away from hiring people in the traditional 9 to 5 sense, there is actually an uptick in independent contracting or business to business (B2B) relationships that limit a company's exposure to the rising costs of healthcare, workers' compensation, litigation and disability.
To succeed, one must now think outside of the box. Searching classifieds, enduring cattle calls and answering questions from personnel that have nothing to do with your ability aren't going to land you in that dream position. Rather, consider the following:
· What talents do I have?
· How can I put those talents to work?
· How can someone benefit from what I have to offer?
· How much am I willing to risk for more personal freedom?
· What price would I pay for a better home/work balance?
As an individual looking for a job, you now have the power to create the product to present to the potential employer from the perspective of a self starting entrepreneur. By actively seeking out decision makers in venues such as rotary clubs, chambers of commerce or trade organizations, you are taking proactive steps to move to the front of the line. By devising solutions and positioning yourself as a business partner willing to absorb some costs and risks traditionally borne by employers, you have become the embodiment what will define employment in the 21st century
In my own situation, I saw a 20 year career fall apart as a bank too big to fail nearly fell into the abyss. Despite the overwhelming odds, I used the knowledge that had been gained during my tenure to develop multiple business solutions, which in turn are being sold to a variety of organizations looking to decrease costs while increasing productivity and income. This success came because I embraced a new paradigm, recognized the changing economy and understood that my full time job was to identify new revenue streams.
Through the prism of history we have seen recession followed by prosperity time and time again. Without fail, those who took the greatest risks reaped the greatest rewards. Carpe Diem is Latin for "seize the day" and that day is now, for businesses and individuals alike, to begin their quest for a more prosperous and successful tomorrow.
We have provided you First 11 best companies hiring information in They're Hiring! - Part 1, and now today we have providing you Next 11 best companies hiring information. These 22 Best Companies to Work For have at least 500 openings each, totaling more than 87,750 jobs. What are they looking for in a new hire? Before you apply, check out these excerpts from our interviews with HR professionals and others in the know. Today we provide you Next 11 best companies hiring information.
Great salespeople and professionals who can help in areas of the business that interact with customers.
What are you looking for?
We want people who will have a relentless focus on helping us get better at taking care of our customers -- one at a time, each and every day. Understand there is just one rule at Nordstrom: Use good judgment in all situations.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter?
Be real, be yourself and be motivated. We empower our salespeople to earn as much as they can sell. This is a place where success depends on your ability to help lots of customers and to make it your own business. --Interview with Colin Johnson, Nordstrom PR spokesman
Full and part-time positions for sales consultants, customer assistance reps, business office associates, technicians, parts associates, detailers, inventory/logistics associates, purchasing professionals, managers, IT analysts, attorneys, call center and collections reps, and credit analysts.
What are you looking for?
Strong integrity [and] customer service. A dependable, high-energy team player [who's flexible] with changing projects, environments and retail schedules.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter?
Our best candidates communicate using 5 "E's" - energy, enthusiasm, eye contact, experience, and examples. --Interview with Elia Imler, public relations
Opportunities range from interns to analysts to senior consultants, managers, directors and partners. In consulting, Deloitte seeks professionals in healthcare and life sciences, technology, financial services and the federal practice. On the tax side, it seeks international, multi-state and federal tax experience. In financial advisory, openings focus on analytics and forensics. In audit and advisory, technology and business risk professionals are needed.
What are you looking for?
We're looking for innovators -- people who will discover new ways to help our clients build stronger businesses, those who are not afraid to suggest how we can make the workplace more productive and bring ideas that can change the marketplace.
We seek motivated individuals who want to continue to learn and be challenged, who have superior interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to travel.
We also look for candidates who show interest in serving the communities in which our people live and work.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter?
Display a great attitude as well as a strong work ethic.... Understand who we are and what we do and demonstrate [your] level of interest and preparation by not only emphasizing relevant strengths, but asking insightful questions. --Interview with Diane Borhani, recruiting director
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PricewaterhouseCoopers
PWC employees work with foster youth as part of a community service program in Denver.
Opportunities in accounting, tax, advisory, marketing and other professional services for everyone from interns to senior managers and directors. Financial services is particularly hot.
What are you looking for?
We want to develop future leaders - candidates who can demonstrate the ability to produce results that will drive our high-performance culture. We're looking for people with great technical skills... passion for client service and proven relationship skills. In particular demand are those [with] intellectual curiosity -- a willingness to seek new opportunities and learn new skills.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter?
Confidence and comfort with yourself helps others, including recruiters, be more comfortable with you. Communicate the skills and talents that differentiate you from other candidates. Don't be afraid to talk about your accomplishments and interests outside the office. Community service can show leadership traits that might not be apparent otherwise. --Interview with Genevieve Girault, communications
Key areas of growth are for customer-service professionals, relationship managers and research analysts.
What are you looking for?
Talented, confident individuals with the appropriate skills and experience.... Team players who understand the importance of relationships and who can demonstrate their experience and passion for delivering exceptional customer service will be on top of our list.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter?
It's no secret but it is critical that candidates be clear and specific about what they are seeking. Be sure you know what you want and clearly articulate this in your resume and personal interactions. If you have a clear picture of where you want to be - even if the role you are interviewing for does not work out - we may come across another opportunity that would be a better fit for the goals you have set for yourself. --Interview with Joanna Lambert, VP, corporate communications
Mostly hotel operations positions in rooms operations; food & beverage/culinary; engineering; and facilities maintenance. Opportunities also exist for qualified people in sales and marketing, finance/accounting and HR. Recruiting focuses on hourly-paid positions, but management positions also are available.
What are you looking for?
We look for high energy, hospitality and team-oriented individuals with the spirit to serve (a strong part of Marriott's culture and values). [They should have] experience in the industry or portable skills from other sectors.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter?
Eye contact, an outgoing persona [and] concrete examples of how you work individually and in teams. --Interview with Debbie Chelson, Senior director, global internal communications
Entry-level and experienced professionals to work in the firm's consulting and outsourcing businesses. Key areas include SAP, security operations, network engineering, data center operations, Java, Oracle, SmartGrid and OpenLink, as well as expertise in public service, banking/capital markets and health care. Candidates with government security clearances are sought in the Washington, D.C. area.
What are you looking for?
Accenture seeks highly motivated and talented individuals with well-developed skills. The ability to communicate with people at all levels and a passion for working on teams are...critical. Ultimately, we look for people who can create real value, are good business operators, have good management skills and have the potential to become leaders.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter?
Understand Accenture. Give a compelling explanation of why you want to work at our company... and articulate what differentiates you from other candidates. --Interview with Stacey Jones, spokeswoman
Mostly entry-level store positions, such as stock clerk, cashier, deli clerk. Also needed: cake decorators, bakers, meat cutters and support staff such as maintenance technicians, systems analysts, and managers in medical administration, marketing and telecom.
What are you looking for?
A passion for serving, a strong ethical foundation of honesty and intolerance of waste, initiative to work effectively on your own and the ability to work well in a team setting.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter?
Make sure your resume and application are error-free and accurate. Research as much as you can about our company to determine if it is a good fit for you, and communicate your conclusions during the interview. --Interview with Jennifer Bush, manager, Special projects
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KPMG
Employees put together holiday packages for children's hospitals during KPMG's "Operation Holiday Bear Hugs."
KPMG's audit, tax, and advisory practices are hiring entry-level candidates to start in the fall, as well as interns to start this summer.
The tax practice is hiring managers and senior managers to work in federal tax, economic and valuation services; international corporate and executive services; mergers and acquisitions, and state and local tax services.
The advisory business is hiring professionals with business performance, technology and regulatory experience across such industries as financial services, insurance, consumer, industrial, and the federal government.
In audit, there's particular interest in federal government audit/accounting experience.
What are you looking for?
We look for candidates who can thrive in a high-performing, team environment.... We're also looking for people who demonstrate our firm's core values and have high integrity. From a client service perspective, we want people who have good technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and commercial focus.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter?
Our firm has a well-defined and oft-communicated set of seven core values that we expect all of our employees -- and prospective candidates -- to demonstrate, which includes traits such as leading by example, respecting the individual, being open and honest in communication, and above all, acting with integrity. --Interview with Raymond Zardetto, senior director, communications
Everything from drivers, package-handlers and customer-service reps to salespeople, operations managers and professionals in IT, engineering, marketing, finance and HR.
What are you looking for?
Motivated individuals who can deliver on the FedEx goal to give our customers, and employees, the best experience possible, worldwide.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter?
Candidates should be able to articulate their qualifications and aptitude for the position in addition to their passion for delivering excellent customer service, 100% of the time. --Interview with Cathy Bowsher, manager, human resources
Recent college grads and experienced professionals to work in engineering and technical fields, including circuit design, validation, software, process and hardware and system design.
What are you looking for?
People who wake up every day with a passion to create technologies that transform people's lives in every corner of the world. We have a culture of innovation and your talent, experience, and passion will truly define the future. If you are passionate about technology and ready to take on what others may think is impossible, then we are looking for you.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter?
Show a solid progression of accomplishments, articulate examples of innovation and risk-taking, and be a strong communicator. Tell us about your last science fair, team project, or the technical paper you authored. Since we are in a dynamic, fast-paced industry, you should also demonstrate flexibility, collaboration, and the ability to cope with change. --Interview with Monique Hayward, marketing manager
These 22 Best Companies to Work For have at least 500 openings each, totaling more than 87,750 jobs. What are they looking for in a new hire? Before you apply, check out these excerpts from our interviews with HR professionals and others in the know. Today we provide you 11 best companies hiring information.
Current openings: 631 Financial advisors and branch office administrators.
What are you looking for? For financial advisors, we look for... self-starters who enjoy working with and helping other people. For branch office administrators... we look for energetic individuals who can take the initiative to anticipate client and financial advisor needs.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter? For financial advisors: Our recruiters approach each candidate from a career management standpoint, attempting to ensure each candidate has a solid understanding of the work, the emphasis on putting clients' interests first and the appropriate commitment level to be successful.
For branch office administrators: Our recruiters are impressed with a candidate's past work experience and stability or loyalty with past employers. We look for an affable personality to meet and greet our clients. --Interview with Regina DeLuca-Imral, spokeswoman _________________________________________
Current openings: 1,500 Mostly in store operations, including customer-service team members, chefs, team leaders and department managers. There also are opportunities in distribution and manufacturing.
What are you looking for? We look for employees [who] are food enthusiasts and passionate about providing incredible service to customers. Because we focus on helping customers make great meals easy, we look for employees willing to share their knowledge.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter? We focus on people who have diverse experiences and ideas, and exemplify our values by caring about and respecting others. We also look for people committed to continuously learning. --Interview with Wendy Gallucci, spokeswoman _________________________________________
Current openings: 1,000 Positions across the globe and at all levels, ranging from software engineers and user-experience researchers to product marketing, finance and human resources professionals.
What are you looking for? While we don't look for one type of person, Googlers do have a number of traits in common. Most notably, we find that the people who thrive here get energized by the challenge of solving complex problems, share our passion for using technology to make a difference in the lives of our users, demonstrate commitment to the broader community, and thrive working in ambiguous situations.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter? There really is no secret sauce. What we want most is for a candidate to be himself or herself. Candidates should bring their whole selves to the interview and not try to fit some mold that they think Google wants. We encourage you to be candid and active in your interview. Clearly articulate what skills you bring and how a role at Google fits into your broader career p ath. --Interview with Ann Pellegrini, people programs specialist _________________________________________
Current openings: 617 Engineering and business positions such as Linux software engineers, digital design e ngineers, 4G systems engineers, patent counsel, Smartbook architects, and product market ing director.
What are you looking for? Candidates that have a passion for technology, a desire to innovate, and the skills to exceed the expectations of our customers.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter? An impressive candidate does their research on the company and on individuals they are going to interview with. They are also self-aware: confident in their strengths and honest about areas where they can improve. --Interview with Talia Tortora, corporate communications _________________________________________
Current openings: 595 45% are in Cisco's engineering and design organization, with job roles requiring networking, software, and/or electrical engineering expertise. 25% are in services, with roles for engineers (advanced and technical services) and project managers. Most opportunities are in sales, finance, marketing, IT, manufacturing, supply chain and HR.
What are you looking for? First and foremost, strong collaborators. Candidates should have a focus on execution; they should be able to accelerate delivery of a product or project in a manner that meets quality standards while emphasizing speed and impact. We look for people with a track record of continuous learning who have been innovators -- and even disruptors -- within their respective disciplines.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter? Know the needs of the organization for which you're applying. Listen well and ask good questions. Chances are, if a candidate is being interviewed, Cisco already has a sense that he or she possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and experience. The interview team is assessing "organizational fit," and whether the candidate will be successful leveraging his [abilities] to make a sustainable impact. --Interview with Jennifer Ho, HR communications manager
Current openings: 1,160 Store positions in seafood, prepared foods, customer service, produce, floral and other areas.
What are you looking for? We hire passion over experience.... We especially appreciate candidates who are regular shoppers at our stores or consumers of natural foods and products. And of course, a great smile and a sense of humor also go a long way at Whole Foods Market.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter? Be prepared for the interview (company research, prepared questions to a sk, be on time). Demonstrate knowledge of our company philosophy and core values. Exhibit passion for our products and [desire] to share that information with our store customers. --Interview with Lisa Lavender, communications advisor
Current openings: 523 A wide range of positions, including opportunities for top-notc h research scientists, clinical specialists, sales managers, medical directors, manufacturing technicians, packaging operators and IT specialists.
What are you looking for? The ideal candidate has job-specific skills, of course, but we're also looking for individuals with curiosity, creativity, the ability to bring new ideas forward, a willingness to take intelligent risks, a collaborative spirit and passion for his or her area of expertise.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter? Be smart. Be up for a rigorous interview process. Be clear about why you want to work here. (Hint: not the free espresso.) --Interview with Amy Gartner, corporate relations _________________________________________
Clinical positions such as registered nurses, imaging techs, laboratory and ph arm acy staff; managers and professionals in accounting, finance, IT, HR, compliance, biomedical an d quality assurance; as well as clinical trials assistants, clinical lab staff and scientists for its research and genomics divisions.
What are you looking for? Talented and compassionate [people].... If you are enthusiastic about your interests and passionate about your profession and what you give back to an organization, then you might possibly be the next Scripps new hire.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter? It's key for potential employees to find a position they love, and that their values match... our values of quality, respect and efficiency
Our total focus is on providing patients with the best medical care possible in a supportive and compassionate environment. To impress our recruiters, share an experience or story where you made a positive change in someone's life or provided the best customer service or patient care. --Interview with Vic Buzachero, corporate senior VP, human resources
Current openings: 622 Opportunities in a wide range of areas, including finance, taxes, supply chain, customer, strategic direction and program management; IT, people and organizational change consulting. Skills in demand include finance transformation, business performance management, procurement, logistics, pricing as well as Oracle, SAP, Hyperion and other technology platforms and tools. Experience in restructuring, valuation, transaction integration and transaction tax also is in sought.
What are you looking for? In addition to having the requisite technical experience, we want candidates who are truly proactive, strong team members. [They should be] highly adaptable to change and have a high amount of intellectual curiosity.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter? Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, be passionate about what you do, and describe specific experiences and results you've achieved [as well as] what you want to achieve. --Interview with Larry Nash, recruiting director _________________________________________
Wealth relationship managers, financial advisors, financial planners, bank originator s, software systems engineers, credit risk advisors, marketing managers, business technical architects, and business planners.
What are you looking for? People "with the heart and passion to serve our members - the men and women in the military and their families." It helps to have military affiliation or knowledge. The best-qualified candidates have diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter? We're impressed by a crisp resume, knowledge of our company, and a passion for wanting to be part of the USAA family. --Interview with Robie Cline, executive director, public communications _________________________________________
Current openings: 695 Entry-level and experienced professionals in such areas as cyber software and systems engineering, information technology, health, energy, and intelligence.
What are you looking for? People are the center of what we do because we don't sell the kind of product you can roll off an assembly line.... We believe the best teams are comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
We hire a lot of experienced government and industry hires and former military personnel as well as undergraduates. So we have four generations of talent, with a breadth of experience and perspective, to apply to our clients' toughest problems.
In addition to talent and intellectual prowess, [candidates should have] dedication to our firm's core values of client service, diversity, excellence, entrepreneurship, teamwork, professionalism, fairness, integrity, respect and trust. If these values resonate, [you] can be pretty sure Booz Allen will be a good fit.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter? Christopher Carlson, manager of university recruiting for Booz Allen Hamilton, says: "Consider jobs outside of your area of study, be open to relocation, and refer a friend to a recruiter if the job is not right for you." --Interview with Jennifer Lucas, media relations manager
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