After facing a Huge jobs turmoil in 2008-09 in each industry vertical, there are still couple of companies who've sustained not only to hold up on it's existing Workforce but also managed to get new projects from thier clients and thus are in a Hiring mode enthusiastically.
Here I'm going to talk about few specifics of 5 out of 22 companies which are still counting on thier Human Resources and amongst the best companies to work for.
This article is Inspired from a Series of Financially Fit posted in Yahoo Finance and adds couple of other information about these company's Strengths & Weeknesses.
These 22 Best Companies to Work For have at least 500 openings each, totaling more than 87,750 jobs. How these companies are doing? 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.
2010 Best Companies rank: 2
Industry - Investment Services
Revenue - ▲ $3.8 billion USD (2008)
Statement of Financial Condition
Business Model -
Edward Jones financial advisors sell commission-based and fee-based financial products. Offices are usually staffed by two associates: one Financial Advisor (see Financial Adviser, a licensed broker) and one Branch Office Administrator. The one-broker-per-office model allows clients to choose their broker directly and deal with just that broker. This model also allows the firm to open offices in areas and towns where a large office staffed by many brokers would be unprofitable. This model is also the reason that Edward Jones currently has the largest number of branch offices among brokerage firms in the United States.
Current openings: 631
Financial advisors and branch office administrators.
Edward Jones' career site:
http://www.careers.edwardjones.com/
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
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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. ***
2010 Best Companies rank: 3
Industry - Retail (Grocery)
Revenue - ▲$4.8 billion (2008)
Revenue Growth (1Yr) - 6.70 %
Business Model
Wegmans Inc. is a 71-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia. Wegmans has been named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE magazine for eleven consecutive years, ranking #3 in 2008. Known for its fresh produce, restaurant-quality prepared foods, artisan breads, consistent low prices and incredible customer service,
Current openings: 1,500
Mostly in store operations, including customer-service team members, chefs, team leaders and department managers. There also are opportunities in distribution and manufacturing.
Wegmans Food Markets' Careers site:
http://bit.ly/bZVvR5
What are you looking for?
We look for employees [who] are food enthusiasts and passionate about providing incredible service to customers. Because we focus on helping customers make great meals easy, we look for employees willing to share their knowledge.
Any secrets to impressing your recruiter?
We focus on people who have diverse experiences and ideas, and exemplify our values by caring about and respecting others. We also look for people committed to continuously learning. --
Interview with Wendy Gallucci, spokeswoman
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Qualcomm ***
2010 Best Companies rank: 9
Industry - Wireless (Telecom)
Revenue - ▼ US$ 10.416 billion (2009)
Total assets - ▲ US$ 27.445 billion (2009)
Total equity - ▲ US$ 20.316 billion (2009)
Business Model
Qualcomm is the inventor of CDMAone (IS-95), CDMA 2000, and CDMA 1xEV-DO, which are wireless cellular standards used for communications. The company also owns significant number of key patents on the widely adopted 3G technology, W-CDMA. The license streams from the patents on these inventions, and related products are a major component of Qualcomm's business.
Current openings: 617
Engineering and business positions such as
Linux software engineers, digital design engineers, 4G systems engineers, patent counsel, Smartbook architects, and product marketing director.
Qualcomm's career site:
www.qualcomm.com/careers/index.html
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
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CISCO ***
2010 Best Companies rank: 16
Industry - Computer Networking
Revenue - ▼ US$36.117 billion (2009)
Total assets - ▲ US$68.128 billion (2009)[1]
Total equity - ▲ US$38.647 billion (2009
Business Model
Cisco (CSCO) is the leading supplier of networking equipment and network management for the Internet. Products include routers, hubs, ethernet cards etc. In late March 2000, at the height of the dot-com boom, Cisco was the most valuable company in the world, with a market capitalization of more than US$500 billion.In July 2009, with a market cap of about US$108.03 billion, it is still one of the most valuable companies. CSCO was voted stock of the decade on NASDAQ
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.
Cisco's career site:
www.cisco.com/web/about/ac40/about_cisco_careers_home.html
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
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Ernst & Young ***
2010 Best Companies rank: 44
Industry - Professional Services
Revenue - $24.523 billion USD (2008)
Business Model
Ernst & Young (EY) is one of the largest professional services firms in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Deloitte and KPMG.Ernst & Young is a global organisation of member firms in more than 140 countries. According to Forbes magazine, as of 2008[update] it is also the 9th largest private company in the United States.
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.
Ernst & Young's career site:
www.ey.com/US/Careers
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
Conclusion -
Required Skills on which Recruiters of hiring companies are counting on Job Seekers are;
- Candidate's past work experience and stability or loyalty with past employers.
- An affable personality and commitment towards continuous learning.
- Self-awareness: confident in strengths and honest about areas where you can improve.
- Be clear about why you want to work here and always ready to answer situational based questioning
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude, be passionate about what you do.
- 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.
