The Work Buzz's Latest News: “22 companies hiring in large volume” plus 1 more

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22 companies hiring in large volume Posted: 02 Feb 2012 12:46 PM PST During President Barack Obama's recent State of the Union speech, he went to great lengths to emphasize the importance of job creation in the U.S. Even if this wasn’t an election year, you'd be hearing a lot of talk from politicians and the media about job growth. Although we've seen an upward trend of job creation in the past two years, the workforce is still reeling from the 2007-2009 recession. Although the job market has changed for job seekers, some things are still the same. Workers want to find jobs that they're qualified for, that align with their interests and that have a future. Job seekers don't just want any job, they want options. Luckily, many employers today are hiring aggressively. Below is a list of 22 companies that are hiring in large volume. Each company below is looking to hire at least 300 new employees, and some companies, such as Starbucks and Amazon, are looking to hire thousands. These companies cover many industries and job titles, so job seekers of all backgrounds are in demand. Whether you're in health care, manufacturing or finance, you might find your new job at one of these companies. (As one radio station points out, these are not only jobs available now but they’re also jobs with companies that treat their employees well. You can’t beat that.) 1. Starbucks Number of jobs: 13,000 (retail) 400+ (professional services) Sample job titles: Retail, information technology, supply chain operations and finance 2. Amazon.com Number of jobs: 3,000+ Sample job titles: Software development engineers, product managers, operations managers, and communications and product marketing managers 3. The Boeing Company Number of jobs: 500+ Sample job titles: Engineering, airplane manufacturing, cyber security and intelligence and business functions like finance 4. Citibank Number of jobs: 2,500 Sample job titles: Customer service, personal banker, home lending specialist, business development officer – commercial banking 5. Adventist Health System Number of jobs: 2,500+ Sample job titles: Allied health professionals, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, registered nurses 6. Time Warner Cable Number of jobs: 500+ Sample job titles: Direct sales reps, customer service reps, technicians and IT and engineering 7. State Farm Insurance Number of jobs: 2,600 Sample job titles: Actuarial, agency department, banking, claims, creative services, customer service, information technology/systems, legal/litigation, public relations/communications, underwriting 8. Deloitte Number of jobs: 3,300 Sample job titles: Client service professionals in all business segments including accounting, assurance and advisory, risk, tax, strategy, financial, technology and human capital 9. URS Number of jobs: 4,300 Sample job titles: Engineering, logistics/supply/procurement, business operations/admin/IT, construction, project/program management, aviation, environmental/sciences, health and safety/homeland security operations and maintenance 10. ADP Number of jobs: 2,000+ Sample job titles: Sales, implementation, JAVA development, client services, HR 11. T-Mobile USA Number of jobs: 1,000+ Sample job titles: Retail sales, business sales, corporate and technology 12. Humana Inc. Number of jobs: 2,200 Sample job titles: Various, including sales, pharmacy, nurses, physicians, service operations, IT 13. Bridgestone Retail Operations Number of jobs: 1,000+ Sample job titles: Retail sales managers, service managers, automotive technicians, master technicians 14. Universal Health Services Number of jobs: 1,500+ Sample job titles: Accounting, allied health, education, executives (CEO, CFO, CNO, COO), food and nutritional services, healthcare—rehab, ICU, IT, L&D, nursing and office/clerical 15. Koch Industries Number of jobs: 1,000 Sample job titles: Engineers, IT, operations 16. Black and Veatch Number of jobs: 500 Sample job titles: Mechanical and electrical engineers, project managers 17. Advanced Technology Services Number of jobs: 1,000+ Sample job titles: Manufacturing maintenance technicians – field service representatives 18. Burns & McDonnell Number of jobs: 300 Sample job titles: Civil and environmental engineers, project managers 19. Gentiva Home Health and Hospice Number of jobs: 1,800+ Sample job titles: Home health and hospice registered nurses, home health and hospice LPNs, nurse management, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, single site and multi-site operation management, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, sales executives 20. USA Number of jobs: 320+ Sample job titles: Install technicians, customer service, IT tech 21. Certified Payment Processing Number of jobs: 366 Sample job titles: Sales/account management 22. Bayada Home Health Care Number of jobs: 300+ Sample job titles: Nursing, assistive care, therapies, medical social work, rehabilitation, hospice, non-clinical support and marketing/sales

Brady vs. Manning: How their strengths could help them in a job search Posted: 02 Feb 2012 11:04 AM PST This weekend, the New England Patriots will take on the New York Giants in what is sure to be an exciting game. As the game edges closer, there's been tons of coverage analyzing the two teams, their strengths and weaknesses and the odds for and against each team winning. Also being compared are the two quarterbacks, Tom Brady and Eli Manning, so we thought it would be interesting to see how their qualities would help them in a job search. To assist, I enlisted Ben Finfer, producerand on-air host at 670-AM The Score in Chicago, who provided insight into both players' strengths and weaknesses. Quantifying accomplishments on a résumé A strong résumé not only speaks to the success of a candidate but it also quantifies his success. Brady has many quantifiable results to share, including winning three NFL championships and two championship MVPs, as well as holding the NFL record for most touchdown passes in a single regular season. Manning, on the other hand, could play up his championship win in the 2007 season against the previously undefeated New England Patriots, showing that he can tackle even the toughest of challenges. Manning could also highlight his championship MVP win. Both Brady and Manning have won numerous accolades and broken several records. So they would both need to be careful that their résumés don't just turn into a long list of accomplishments, but instead highlight the accomplishments that pertain to the specific jobs for which they are applying. Emphasizing strengths on a cover letter Cover letters are the place where candidates can expand on both their hard and soft skills and give their "pitch" on why they are the best candidate for the job. Both Brady and Manning could use the cover letter to speak to their leadership experience, since quarterbacks are often seen as their team's leaders. They can also reference how they are good in the clutch, meaning, they can turn things around in the fourth quarter to win a game. Giving specific examples of how they've done this will help paint a picture for prospective employers. Performance during an interview Some people are more naturally articulate than others and can handle high-pressure situations without appearing nervous, while others hone their speaking and performance skills through practice and experience. While Brady’s charisma may make him more of a natural at giving media interviews, both have had plenty of experience talking to reporters, since, as Finfer points out, quarterbacks are often their team’s spokesperson. Brady and Manning have represented their teams well in both the good times and bad, experiences that would help them in a job interview, where it’s important to appear calm and confident. Handling tough interview questions Sure, it's easy to speak to your day-to-day tasks and accomplishments during an interview, but the true test comes when asked tougher interview questions. Both the way you answer the question and the answer itself are important. Here, some potential questions Brady and Manning could get asked during a job interview, and how they could answer them successfully. Loyalty/commitment to a company: Brady was drafted to the New England Patriots in 2000 and hasn't left the team since, and although Manning was drafted to the San Diego Chargers, he was immediately traded to the New York Giants, his current team. So both Brady and Manning could speak to their commitment and loyalty, having only worked for one organization. That's something that is very rare in today's workforce and could help them stand out in an interview.   Flexibility: Flexibility is a quality that many employers look for in a candidate given today's up-and-down economy. Employers want someone who can easily adapt to changing situations and is open to taking on a variety of tasks, even if outside his main responsibilities. Finfer notes that both Brady and Manning receive scrutiny, being two of the most high-profile players in the league, so they've learned to roll with the punches. In addition, Finfer notes that they've both handled frequent roster changes well — something that could easily shake up a team – and have been able to sustain success. Overcoming adversity: Employers also like to hear examples of how a candidate handled a difficult situation and persevered. Manning could speak to how he comes from a family of famous football players, so he's had to prove his own worth and come out from under his successful family's shadow. Brady could reference his knee injury – how he dealt with it without letting it get him down and eventually led his team to another national championship game.  Learning from mistakes: According to Finfer, some people believe Manning has made mistakes on the field, but instead of letting it faze him, he's been able to learn from them and move on. Everyone makes mistakes on the job once and awhile, so job seekers shouldn't be afraid to address those errors. What employers want to see is what lesson the candidate took away and how it made him a better employee. Networking and references Networking is a key part of the job-search process, because it helps you establish relationships with contacts that could potentially lead to a job opportunity. Manning already has an established network, given his family connections, but it would still be helpful for him to go out on his own and meet new people so he can build relationships that are his alone. When seeking job references, you want to enlist people with whom you've worked closely, so they can speak to your specific skills and accomplishments. Finfer notes that Brady has a great relationship with his boss, head coach Bill Belichick, so that would be a good reference pick for him. Both Brady and Manning have the qualities of a star quarterback, so either one could lead his team to victory this Sunday. And hey, if football doesn't work out, at least we know they’ve got what it takes to conduct a successful job search.

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How To Get Lucky While Jobsearching Posted: 04 Feb 2012 07:50 AM PST Ed. Note: The last time we heard from journalist, social media strategist, and MJD friend Alexis Grant, she was telling people how to turn their traveling dreams into reality without hurting their careers. Here's another post of hers, this one about getting lucky, or rather, making your own luck while you're searching for a job. She also asks that we mention her new online course about how to use social media to Make Your Own Luck. If you feel like you're not getting the most out of your social networks, now's the time to sign up! When it comes to looking for a new job, we often credit luck with bringing us success. Someone important noticed how awesome you are and recommended you to a recruiter? How lucky! You heard about an open position before it was listed on job boards? Just your luck! A hiring manager reached out to you on Twitter? You lucky duck! But in truth, luck rarely shows its face without being summoned. Most of these "lucky" situations only occur when you set the right foundation and go out of your way to make strategic connections. In other words, you have to make your own luck. But how the heck do you do that? How do you help opportunities come your way? Years ago, this would've required a ton of legwork. And while legwork can still be part of that equation, we now have a way to get far more bang for our buck: social media. Now you can get the right people to notice you without getting up from your desk. Here are a few tips for doing just that: For the love of God, get on Twitter. LinkedIn and Facebook are great networking tools, but Twitter is by far the most effective network for getting on the radar of people you don't already know. And let's face it, you probably don't yet know most of the people you want to hire you. So if you've been putting off joining Twitter and – even more importantly – learning how to use it well, you're at a disadvantage. This should be a priority for your career. Recognize the power of the RT. If you want to get someone's attention without getting in their face, retweeting one of their (quality) tweets is a subtle way to do it. A RT is Twitter's version of giving props, and who doesn't love a little flattery? Better yet, add a thoughtful comment to that RT, so they quickly realize what a smart cookie you are. Stop trying to remain anonymous on LinkedIn. Why does everyone not want their name to show up in someone else's list of who has viewed them that week? Don't look at that hiring manager's profile from your friend's account just to remain under-the-radar. You want that person to know you took the time to look them up on LinkedIn and learn what you have in common – it shows your resourcefulness. In fact, even if you already know everything about the person you want to notice you, go view their profile just so they see that you did. Use your cyber-stalking abilities for good. Know those sleuthing skills you relied on to find juicy details about your ex's new flame? Dig for info on the company or person you want to hire you with that same passion. Rather than relying on your application alone, try to make contact – in a non-creepy and non-annoying way – on your social networks. This is where Twitter is super important, because it's not creepy to interact with people you don't know on Twitter, where it might be perceived that way on Facebook or LinkedIn. With so many qualified workers applying for most journalism and media positions, filing an application is no longer enough. Make return-stalking work to your advantage. If you do catch the eye of the right person, they'll turn around and check you out right back. Are your profiles set up in a way that will make the most of that return-stalking? Are you providing value on your channels? Showcasing your expertise? All your efforts are likely to fail if you haven't followed through on this essential step. Target, target, target. These strategies work best if you know exactly who you want to notice you. That means which company, which recruiter, which boss, even which co-workers. So hone in not only on the type of job you want, but the company or organization you want to work for. The more specific you can be, the more effective these strategies. And that's when you'll really start making your own luck.

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• I Think I Was Fired Because I’m Pregnant
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I Think I Was Fired Because I’m Pregnant Posted: 04 Feb 2012 10:00 PM PST Do you believe you were fired because you were pregnant? Before starting your job search, check out these tips from career experts. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.

Can I Use Family Members as References? Posted: 04 Feb 2012 09:30 PM PST Is is okay to use family members as references? Absolutely not. Here are some ways to find legitimate references for a potential employer. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.

Will Employers Take Me Seriously? Posted: 04 Feb 2012 09:00 PM PST Are you afraid that employers won't take you seriously due to your limited experience? Check out these tips to land the job you want. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.

7 Reasons to Own Your Own Franchise Posted: 04 Feb 2012 10:46 AM PST The franchise industry is booming with opportunities for smart professionals looking to own a turn-key business. Here are seven reasons to own one. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com.

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