Good news does still happen. A very good article by CNN’s new partner CareerBuilder.com just came to my attention through my social media “broadcasting and research” tool Twitter.com. The CNN article is titled “13 companies hiring this year” by Careerbuilder.com’s Rachel Zupek.
I am going to provide the highlights of what each company is looking for in human capital along with the list of the 13 companies.
Tip: Go to Google and input each company name along with the word “blog.” If any of the companies interest you, it is a fundamental idea to know if they support a blog and Web 2.0 social media tools.
1. 7-Eleven: Convenience retailer
Description of Needs: “In 2009 we seek candidates for operations, accounting, information systems, merchandising and marketing.”
2. Banfield: World’s largest general veterinary practice
Description of Needs: “Our plan for 2009 calls for hiring quality associates to staff our new hospitals. . . To staff our hospitals, we are looking for veterinarians, PetNurses, office managers and client service coordinators.”
3. Farmers Insurance
Description of Needs: Entrepreneurs who want to grow their own business. They are especially interested in bilingual individuals to continue to expand their position in diverse markets.
4. Gentiva Health Services: In-home care services
Description of Needs: Nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and other clinicians; as well as sales, management and administrative support professionals are in demand.
5. HealthMarkets: Health insurance provider
Description of Needs: Agents willing to build their own business.
6. ITT Corp’s Advanced Engineering and Sciences division
Description of Needs: Defense electronics and services “Our primary focus will be on candidates with a strong engineering background or those with prior military experience.”
7. M.A.R.S. International: Mobile cosmetic and reconditioning services
Description of Needs: “Technicians to execute repairs and for managers to oversee the technicians . . . These technicians will have some aptitude for working with their hands, enjoy working outdoors and managing their own time.”
8. PricewaterhouseCoopers: Tax and Advisory services
Description of Needs: “We’re currently looking to fill roles across our organization. We have needs in each line of service — audit, tax and advisory — as well as our internal firm services organization, such as marketing, sales, HR and IT.”
9. ServiceMaster: Landscape maintenance, restoration, pest control, home inspections cont.
Description of Needs: all positions relating to all their businesses.
10. State Farm: Insurance provider
Description of Needs: “We have opportunities in claims, underwriting and systems/IT. We are also always looking for that next State Farm agent.”
11. Sutter Health: Health care providers
Description of Needs: “From providing care at the bedside to implementing lifesaving technology and administrative professionals, there are a variety of positions available throughout our Sutter Health network.”
12. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company/Scotts LawnService
Description of Needs: “We’re hiring for territory service representatives, sales representatives and customer service representatives.”
13. URS Corporation: Engineering, construction, and technical services provider
Description of Needs: “In 2009, we will be looking for talent in key areas such as engineering, construction management, program management, power, environmental, health and safety, homeland security, logistics, operations and maintenance and more. Positions are available at all experience levels — from new graduates to seasoned professionals.”
14. One final possibility Kaiser Permanente: Health insurance and care
Description of Needs: Physical Therapists, Senior Physical Therapists and Speech Therapist II