My first major in college was music. My “dream” was to be a successful entertainer. The definition of “success”, of course, is much like the definition of “happiness”. It is a personal definition that is particular to the individual (“one man’s success is another man’s hell”). When reality hit and I realized that I was not likely to make a living as an entertainer any time soon, I did the next best thing – I worked for an entertainment company doing an entry level accounting job. To me this was the next best thing – if I couldn’t be an entertainer, maybe I could still be involved in the entertainment industry. In the short term it was an interesting experience. In the long term, it was not a viable career option for me (but that’s a story for another time).

So, if you could work at any company in the world, what would it be? I’m assuming you know, regardless of whether you’ve told anyone else or it is your deep dark secret (I already told you mine). Hopefully, your dream company is on your targeted job search list for the right reasons.  Maybe they specialize in what you do (or what you would like to do). Whatever the reason, there should be some logic behind your choice. Some of us would like to work for the most admired companies in the world, while other prefer the biggest or most innovative.

Whatever your preference, a good place to start is the companies at the top of of the heap. Today’s post (the first in a series on this topic) provides a list of the top companies that are also hiring and links to over 5,000 job opportunities.

Best Companies to Work For (and hiring):

• Google – I (hopefully) don’t have to tell you what this company does. Number 1 on Fortune’s list, they continue to hire as they continue to grow and expand into other products. “Let’s work together” is the theme of their careers page (link is at the start of this paragraph). With over 32,000 employees they are considered a large company at this point. They showed up again on the “best companies” list, which is driven by all of the perks and benefits they offer employees (free gourmet food, dry cleaning and much more). You can search by location and/or job category. There were over 1,400 job opportunities when I checked the site.

• Boston Consulting Group – Number 2 on Fortune’s list, BCG (as they are known in the industry) is a top tier consulting company. Over $3 billion in revenue and an average salary of $139,000 per year – need I say more? While they don’t disclose all of their open positions on their site (at least I could not find the link), they have indicated that they are hiring 100′s of consultants this year.

Biggest Companies to Work For (and hiring): (based on the Fortune 500) – Sometimes bigger is better.

• Wal-Mart – Based on sales, Walmart tops the list. Continuing to expand, Walmart has over 1,900 job opportunities posted on their website. Their careers page has a robust job search function. Their lead Careers page lists careers by category. If retailing is your thing, this is the place to get started.

• Exxon Mobil – “There’s gold in them there hills” and there are jobs at Exxon Mobil. Their careers page has a map of the world. Select the region, followed by the country where you would like to work and you are on your way. Jobs are split by experience hires versus campus recruiting. Whatever your level, I’m sure there is a job for your. There were several hundred job search opportunities when I checked the site.

Most Admired Companies: Sometimes life is like a beauty contest, but if you can put up with that you can land a job with one of these companies. The top 50 an impressive list.

• Apple – Not a surprise here. Known as a leader in technology and the customer experience, it is no wonder they are on the top of the list.    Their careers page is pretty neat, and jobs are split along the lines of Corporate, retail stores and students and college grads.

• Amazon – Is number three on the list (Google is number two and we’ve covered that above). Their careers page is really functional, with links to benefits, careers and training available. select your country and the next link will take to a listing of jobs for that location.  As an example there were over 191 job opportunities for the US when  I checked the page.

More leads to follow in the next installment.

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So when you look for job opportunities, do you just do a search based on job openings or do you have a “list”? If you are now thinking “what list?” then this post is for you. So, just like today’s quote, getting the right job is worth doing right. Part of your plan for job search should include making a list of companies where you would like to work. Not to say that you should only consider the companies on your preferred company list, but the list should form a large part of your foundation for job search. Of course, lots of work goes into coming up with your preferred list. Today’s post is a first in series of “Top Pick” lists and will help with some of your research.

• The Best Companies to Work For – If you are a long time reader of CareerAlley then you will have seen some of my posts on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For“. For the most part, no matter what your field, you should be able to find some companies from this list to add to your list. And, according to Fortune’s summary, these companies have (collectively) over 150,000 jobs to be filed. So, to help you with your research:
• The Full List – The full list can be found at this link. Each company has an embedded link which will take you to a summary page listing why they are considered one of the “Best” along with a link to their website (always look for “careers” when you are on a company website).
• Jobs at the Best Companies to Work For – Powered by SimplyHired.com, this is a  job search focused specifically on the Best Companies List. You can modify your search by using the criteria boxes at the top or the criteria to the left of the page.
• Best Companies Near You – This link allows you to select the best companies near you. Use the drop down box to put in your state.

• The Fortune 500 – This is the annual list of America’s largest companies. Now big may not be your thing, but if it is, this is a great list to start with. In terms of industries and locations, this list is more diversified given the number of companies on the list. From retail to oil to telecommunications to financial services, I’m sure your industry is represented on the list. And, according to the article, the top 100 have over 96,000 job opportunities!
• FORTUNE 500 best companies to work for – This list is a cross reference between the Best Companies list and the Fortune 500 (in case you are looking for the best largest companies). If you like big, then go for the best as well.
• Industries – You can use this list to cross check your industry and pick companies that better represent your interests.
• A Fortune 500 Company Near You – Like the Best Companies, this list provides the largest companies by location. Use the drop down box to put in your state.
• Jobs at the Fortune 500 – Also powered by SimplyHired.com, this is a  job search focused specifically on the Fortune 500 List. You can modify your search by using the criteria boxes at the top or the criteria to the left of the page.

• Other Ways to Conduct Research – If the two lists above do not meet your needs (or you just want additional resources), the following links should help in your list building:
• LinkedIn Company Directory – This is LinkedIn’s directory of companies listed by industry. The list starts with an alpha listing followed by the actual industries. Click on a category and this will lead to a full page for that industry based on location. Click through to find your companies. Click on any company for background and associated links.
• Vault.com Company Listing – A very different format from LinkedIn, but an amazing amount of information is available on this site (way too much to discuss here).

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I traveled down to Wall Street in NYC from my midtown location the other day having not been down there in a few years. I was on my way to meet someone and was taking a stroll on John Street heading towards William Street. Taking in the sites on John Street, I thought back to the beginning of my career (some time before personal computers) and I remembered how John Street had been lined with lots of recruiting firms. In those days, job hunting meant that you would go from recruiter to recruiter, sit in their reception area, fill out an application and then sit through an interview with the recruiter. And, if you were interested in working for a specific company, you would have to go to that company’s HR department, fill out an application and then leave a resume (which would have been “offset printed” on nice paper).  Have I mentioned mailing (as in “snail mail”)? This meant typing your resume, having it printed (as in at a printing shop), typing mailing labels (as in on a typewriter)

Job search has come a long way since I started working and, while the Internet has made job search so much easier, the shear volume of information and choices can be overwhelming. Everything is at our fingertips, yet job search can and does take a lot of time and effort. So, what if there were tools you could use to “ease the pain”? Better yet, what if these tools were free and would save you countless hours of research? Like everything else in life, there always a better way. Today’s post will focus on tools to streamline your job search.

Company Jobs: Save time researching and applying for jobs online.

• MyJobApps – This website provides a central place to find specific jobs, companies or industries and job applications. The site is well designed, with multiple ways to search for your job. As an example, you can type a job type in the company search bar on the top right hand side of the page. If the job exists, the search will return a listing of each company with that job type. Click on any of the companies to see a full page review of the company, including types of jobs, company rating (from employees), salaries, benefits, how to apply and a link to the companies career site. Back on the Home page, there are links at the top of the page to search by company, sector or job type salary. Down the center of the page is a listing by sector and along the right hand side of the page is a sort by industry and alpha by company name. Scroll down the page to see helpful information on how to apply. The site is definitely worth a look.

• Company Research – Although not even close to the integration that MyJobApps.com offers, Vault.com also offers company and employer research on their site.  You can search by name, industry, state, country, number of employees, etc. (or any combination). There is basic information on each company on their list as well as the company’s website (which will have additional information). Vault Rankings are on the main page (tagged as “Best Companies to Work for”).

Cut Down on Repetitive Typing: If you’ve spent any time filling out HTML forms at company or recruiter websites, I’m sure you’ve been wishing for some way to automate the process. Take a look at some of these tools to automate your job search process.

• Autofill 0.4 – This tool, from Softpedia.com, can automatically fill out HTML forms for you. This particular tool is an extension for Firefox, but similar functionality exists in Safari (version 5.1 or higher) to auto fill information from your address book and other forms. Similar tools exist for IE like IE AutoFill (30 day free trail, $25 to purchase).

Job Alerts: If you’ve not discovered automated job alerts by now, you are missing a big time savings tool. The flexibility, accuracy and value of Job Alerts varies from site to site but if you are diligent you can find the sites that work best for you and automate the job search function. You don’t want to over-do this by setting up so many alerts that you are buried in emails. Similarly, you want to make sure that you have a good mix of company websites and job search sites. A few of the more popular Job Alert services are listed below.

• LinkedIn Jobs – I won’t go into my usual “You’re not on LinkedIn?” and just assume you are on the bus with the rest of us. LinkedIn’s Saved Searches (in the Jobs tab). Start with Advanced Search, enter your criteria and hit the “search” button. From the results page, modify your results (if necessary) from the left hand side of the page. Once you are satisfied, click the “+Save” link towards the top left hand side of the page, type in the name of the search and the frequency (remember, not too often but not too infrequently), hit Save and you are done. You will now get an updated of your results based on your criteria.

• Job Search Sites – Most (if not all) of the major job search engines have some form of “job alerts”. You will want to pick one or two and try to mix the site types (like those that focus on company job sites versus those that may be more focused on recruiter listings). They are fairly straight forward. I’ve listed two examples below.
• SimplyHired.com – Click the Advanced Job Search link, enter your information, use the filters on the right hand side of the page, enter a name at the bottom under “save this search as” and hit search. You can then edit the details as necessary. You can also link your resume information by linking your LinkedIn account. Use the My Jobs link at the top right hand side of the page to see all of your saved searches and job alerts.

• Indeed.com – Similar to SimplyHired, click the Advanced Job Search link, enter your information and hit search. Once you get the results, click “get email updates . . . “. You can then edit the details as necessary. You can also link your resume information by linking your LinkedIn account.

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You’ve had a late night and work and are headed to the subway and a very late dinner at home. It’s raining out tonight, so you decide to take an underground short cut that ultimately leads to the subway. The underground passage is a city block long and just about empty. About half way down the passage you hear someone walking maybe 100 feet behind you. You take a quick glance and see a man in a raincoat walking in the same direction you are headed. All of a sudden the man yells “hey you, I’m talking to you! I’m going to shoot you!”. You decide not to turn around because you are worried you will see a gun and then it will be all over. You make like you did not hear the man yelling and keep walking. Now the man starts running, so you start running, hoping you will get to the exit before he does. You reach the exit, race up the stairs and quickly enter a crowded department store. The man looks at you through the window, and then heads off. You are safe and decide on the spot that you will never head down an empty hallway late at night again. So by now I’m sure you are asking “and what does this have to do with job search?”, everything.

There are so many job search “hallways and passages” available to you. Some are crowded, some are empty, some are worth your time but probably none are life threatening. That  being said, if you are out of work, time is of the essence and lack of a regular paycheck can sometimes feel like someone has a gun to your head. And, if you are like most people, it is sometimes difficult to focus and often times easy to get distracted and head down a long dark passage. You need to balance your job search across all resources available to you (The Four Legs of Job Search). One often overlooked resource are company career sites.

Why You Should Leverage Company Career Sites:

• The Jobs are Real Opportunities – All jobs posted on company career sites are “real” jobs (as compared to some opportunities on job search sites where some of the jobs are either already filled or are there to lure you in). You can spend your time looking at true opportunities and know you are not wasting your time when you apply for the job. =>> The Quintessential Directory of Company Career Centers

• Companies Hire from Career Sites First: Most companies will post jobs on their career site for a period of time before they open them to recruiters. They do this to save on recruiting fees, but are also interested in people who seek out their company by posting their resume or applying for jobs. Most company career sites allow you to post your resume and to sign up for job alerts. =>> Checking Out the Best Corporate Careers Sites

• Cut to the Chase: “What you see is what you get”, with a company career site, your first call will be from an internal career specialist, not an external recruiter. So, you’ve actually skipped a few steps (getting a recruiter to notice you and then getting the recruiter to convince a company to interview you). And, if you pass the internal recruiter screening, you are headed right to an interview with the hiring manager. =>> Career Sites That Best Meet Student Expectations

• Pick the Perfect Employer: Do you have that “dream company” or “dream career”? Now is the time to focus on realizing your dreams by targeting specific companies. Use your list or preferred employers (and if you don’t have one, create one) and then start to target your dream companies. To get started, research the companies that specialize in your career and then target their websites by posting your resume and adding a targeted cover letter. =>> Company/Career Research

• Leverage Your Network: While you don’t want to burden everyone in your network with helping you find a job, you can ask those in your network that you don’t know as well to submit your resume internally at their company. It is a step shy of referring you for a specific job, but it does get your resume in the door and it will get more attention than a resume that is emailed or posted. Best of all, it is an easy task to ask and does generally not put your friends/acquaintances on the spot =>> 5 Tips for Leveraging you Social Network in Your Job Search

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Back to basics with one of my more popular topics – targeted job search. Specifically, job search leads for specific industries. An the most popular of my popular posts is of course jobs in technology. So at first glance you might wonder why anyone would have to tell a technologist how or where to look for jobs on the Internet. But, you may be good at technology but that does not necessarily mean you know where to look for a job. And, like everything else in life, technology jobs come in all sizes and shapes. There are jobs at actual technology companies or tech jobs at non-tech companies. Today’s post focuses on the “not in the top ten tech companies” because sometimes size or popularity does not matter.

Some of the Companies you Know and Love:

• Google -”Let’s work together” is the tag line for Google’s careers page. And, they have a pretty neat careers site (as you would expect). There are all of the stories about the difficult job interview process, but people do get hired. Top left hand side of the page has links to Joining Google and Life at Google (along with office locations). Center page is the job search function (key word, locations and categories). Browse by locations or visit their social media channels.

• Apple – “Jobs at Apple – Part Career, part revolution” – the tag line on their careers page. Apple has been on the upswing for some time now, and they are admired on many fronts (with or without Steve – and we will miss him). A fairly simple page, which has Start Your Search at the top right hand side or select Retail or Corporate jobs center page. Clicking Search Jobs links to a job search engine (where you still need to select Retail or Corporate). You can register for the site or just search. A generic search returned 2,006 job opportunities in corporate and tons more in retail.

Some of the Other Companies you Know:

• Intel – Intel is known for computer chips and their careers page is well put together. The left hand side of the page is filled with relevant links (like Job Search, Intern/Grad Opportunities, Student Center and so much more). The center of the page starts with a brief overview, followed by a quick Jobs Search box (below which are links for advanced search and recent grad/student searches). Bottom center page has a few targeted searches. The right hand side of the page has an enhanced applicant tool with an additional job search link. There were 677 job opportunities when I checked the site.

• Cisco Systems – Cisco is known for network communications and their career site is fairly simple. The left hand side of the page has links for Featured Jobs, Search Jobs, Graduate & Intern Career Programs and more. There is also a small video you can play. The right hand side of the page has related links and search career opportunities at Cisco. There were 1,269 job opportunities when I checked the site.

Where to Find Technology Jobs: Not sure where you want to work? Check the link below.

• CareerAlley Technology Job Search – Yes, my very own site (powered by SimplyHired), this will link you to a search of technology jobs on my job search site. You can further refine your search by using the companies, titles, location and job types on the left hand side of the page. You can also use the boxes at the top of the page.

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“The man who carries a cat by the tail learns something that can be learned in no other way.” – Mark Twain

I’m switching it around a bit and starting from the top of the list for this post. Large companies and lots of jobs, the companies range from Oil and Gas (which dominate the top of the list) to retail, Financial Services and Manufacturing. Each of the companies listed have mature career sites with many resources. If you are really interested in any of these companies, take advantage of their registration and submit your resume.

• Wal-Mart Stores – Number 1 on the Fortune 1000 list, Wal-Mart is a well known name. There are a number of options when visiting the Wal-Mart Careers page: Sam’s Club, Corporate Careers, Logistics Careers and quite a few more. Their main careers page has a large Apply label right in the middle of the page (which does not link to anything unless you select a career). If you would like to explore first, the right hand side of the page has a few options. In addition to the ones I listed, there is also College and Recent Grads, Military, Driving Careers and many more. You can also check for jobs in your area by clicking “in your local area” center page. There is a way to search across all jobs by selecting Apply and then editing the options. There were 1,535 career opportunities when I checked the site.

• Exxon Mobil – Exxon Mobil is, of course, is in the Oil and Gas business and is ranked number 2 on the list. Their career page has a few tabs at the top where you can select your region and then country.  Once you’ve done that, there are a number of links, including links for Campus Recruiting, Experienced Professionals  and more. There is also a link for submitting your resume. Click “Click to Apply” and you can search all opens. There were 46 job opportunities in the US when I checked the site.

• Chevron – Ranked #3, Chevron is another Oil and Gas company. Their Careers page is crisp and easier to navigate than many career pages. There are tabs at the top for Find a Job, Types of Jobs, Students and Recent Grads and Working at Chevron. On the right hand side there are a few links: Look for Jobs Around the World, a careers link in Spanish and College Recruiting. Clicking  Jobs Around the World leads to the Find a Job page where you will need to select a country. There were 184 job opportunities in the US when I checked the site.

• General Electric – Another company we’ve all heard of, GE is ranked 4th on the list and is involved in way too many businesses to list here. There are over 300,000 people in over 100 locations (according to the website). Their careers page has a company overview followed by segmented opportunities – University and R&D are featured. You can create a profile or just click on Search next to “Start your Job Search”. There were 8,000 job opportunities when I checked the site.

• Bank of America Corp. – Ranked number 5, B of A is also on the most admired.Their career site has links on the left for Job Search, Job Areas, Campus Recruiting, Global Careers and more. The center of the page has an overview followed by a  simple search engine (select your country first). Once you do that, you can either select additional criteria or just search everything. You can also create a profile. There were 4,176 job opportunities in the US when I checked the site.

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The vast volume of job search information on the Internet is overwhelming. From countless job search sites, to endless blogs and company career sites you could spend years just looking at all of the data. Of course the real key to finding a job is actually spending time making contacts (including applying to advertisements or search site postings). There is a fine balance between spending the time to prepare (resumes, cover letters, researching companies, etc.) versus spending the time searching (applying for jobs, searching job search sites, networking, etc.).

Schedule Your Time – Of course it all depends whether you are looking for a job full time or if you are currently working and looking for a job in your spare time. You should set a schedule to ensure you balance your search. Doesn’t matter whether you pick specific days to do specific tasks or limit your time each day to specific tasks, the key is to plan your time.

• Create your Job Search Schedule – Great “how to”article from Gettheperfectjob.com.
• Your Job Search Schedule – Quick job search schedule article from Collegegrad.com.

Make Your Target List – Take the time to create a list of recruiters, job search sites, companies and your network. It’s worth the effort to do your research up front rather than an unorganized “hunt and peck” approach.

• Creating a Target List of Companies – Great article on creating your list of companies you want to work for from About.com.
• Targeted Job Hunting – A list to start your targeted search from Careerflorida.com.

Advertise, Advertise, Advertise – If no one knows you are looking for a job they can’t hire you, can they. There are many ways you can raise your profile, from LinkedIn to Job Search Sites to Company Career sites.

• Secure Your Job by Raising Your Own Personal Profile – Some good ideas to improve your job search profile.
• Ten Ways to Use LinkedIn in Your Job Search – The best business social network, LinkedIn is a great resource for your job search.

Search While You Sleep – Leverage job alerts from a selected number of job search sites and company career sites. Done correctly, you will get email notices when jobs are posted that match your search criteria.

• 5 Ways to Use Google Alerts for Your Job Search – Yes, even Google can help you look for a job. Take a look at this article on using Google alerts
• Checking Out the Best Corporate Careers Sites – Great list of companies, sign up for their’ email alerts for job openings.

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Most people have heard of the Triple Crown (and you know I’m going to tell you anyway). So, in horse racing, the Triple Crown is (according to Wikipedia), the Triple Crown (of Thoroughbred Racing if you want to be exact) is three races for three year olds (horses that is). If a horse wins all three races, they win the Triple Crown.

Now I know you are thinking what can this possibly have to do with job search? Lots. I am creating a new list called the Triple Crown of Job Search. The requirements are that the companies must be on:

1. The Fortune 500 List
2. Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For List
3. Working Mother 100 Best Companies List

As you might imagine, not too many companies make it to all three lists (a mix of financial requirements and qualitative requirements).  There are five companies for today’s post, and they are:

• American Express – Amex is a financial services company. Known for their credit cards and travel services, American Express’ career site is easy on the eye. There are tabs at the top for Search Jobs, Working at American Express, Campus Recruiting and more. There is a company overview center page and a search box towards the bottom of the page. Start by selecting a country in the box or clicking Search Jobs (you will need to select US or Outside the US). There were 1,199 job opportunities when I checked the site.

• Goldman Sachs – Goldman is much in the news, and they do have jobs. Their main career page is pretty impressive. Several tabs at the top for Careers, the Firm, Begin and Search, click Begin to (you guessed it) begin. Click begin and you will see more tabs on this page, with Key Dates, Unique Positions, Search Jobs and Apply, Recruiting Events and Summer Intern Toolkit, plan to spend a fair amount of time surfing this site. While you can’t search for a list of jobs on Goldman’s site, you can use this link for Indeed.com – Goldman Sachs Jobs.

• Intel -Known for computer chips, Intel’s careers page is well put together. The left hand side of the page is filled with relevant links (like Job Search, Intern/Grad Opportunities, a Jobs Blog and so much more). The center of the page starts with a brief overview, followed by a quick Jobs Search box (below which are links for advanced search and recent grad/student searches). Bottom center page has a few targeted searches. The right hand side of the page has an enhanced applicant tool with an additional job search link. There were 2,659 job opportunities when I checked the site.

• Microsoft – With over 90,000 employees worldwide, I think we’ve all heard of this company. Microsoft is based in Redmond Washington and their Careers page is streamlined and follows the “minimalist’s view”. Job search is at the top of the page, enter keyword, job category and location to start. There is a link for students and graduates below the search engine and you can select your country of choice from the center of the page.  You can register, search jobs, submit your resume and create a job agent.

• Marriott International – Marriott is a hotel chain with over 133,000 employees globally (110,000 in the US). Their careers page has a basic company overview in the center with all of the links listed below the overview at the bottom of the page. Plan Your Career lists a number of career choices. The “Apply Now” link lists locations which then links to a list of opportunities.

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The beauty of a “functional job” (like Technology, Finance, HR, etc.) is that you can either work for a company that specializes in what you do (Technology Companies, Financial Institutions, Executive Recruiters, etc.) OR you can practice your function within any company (most companies have IT, Finance and HR departments). If you are a “purist”, you probably want to work in a company that specializes in what you do, but either works (no pun intended). Today’s post will focus on both.

Technology Companies:

• Google -Google has a pretty neat careers site (as you would expect). There are all of the stories about the difficult job interview process, but people do get hired. Top left hand side of the page has links to Joining Google and Life at Google. Center page is the job search function (key word, locations and categories). Browse by locations or visit their social media channels.

• Apple – “Jobs at Apple – Part Career, part revolution” – the tag line on their careers page. Apple has been on the upswing for some time now, and they are admired on many fronts. A fairly simple page, which has Start Your Search at the top right hand side or select Retail or Corporate jobs center page. Clicking Search Jobs links to a job search engine (where you still need to select Retail or Corporate). You can register for the site or just search. A generic search returned 2,008 job opportunities when I checked the site.

• Hewlett Packard – HP’s career website provides an overview of the company with links to Search Job and Submit your Profile at the bottom of the page. The right hand side of the page has “find your fit” where you can search for jobs or submit your profile. Their are separate tabs for Students & Graduates and Diversity. Searching all HP jobs returns over 9,108 opportunities with Information Technology returning 412 jobs (additional technical jobs can be found under other categories).

Jobs in Technology:

• Simply Hired Technology Jobs – According to Simply Hired, there are more than 804,000 Technology job opportunities. The link to the left will search technology for you. On the left hand side of the page, jobs are listed by title followed by additional filters and lists. At the top of the page you can click for email alerts based on your selection. You can also click to save the search. The REALLY neat button is the “Who Do I Know” button. Click this button, sign in to LinkedIn or Facebook and Simply Hired will tell you which of your contacts are somehow associated with the companies listed (for the jobs you’ve selected).

• Indeed Technology Jobs – Indeed.com has a similar number of technology opportunities – over 829,000. Indeed has filters on the top left hand side for salaries, title, company, location and a few more. At the very top there are links for forums and trends. “Email this search to a friend” is on the right hand side of the page. There is a “get emails update” box on the bottom of the page for the related search.

Good luck in your search.


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“And the winner is . . .”. How many times have you heard those words? Better yet, how many times have you heard them followed by your name? It’s great to be the winner, “the best”. Not all of us are destined to be “the winner”, but being the best does not mean that you always need to be in first place. Inspiration drives the best in most people, and the companies listed today are all about providing the best environment to work in.

• Mayo Clinic – Ranked at 55 on the list, the Mayo Clinic is the largest integrated non-profit group practice in the world.  They have almost 42,000 employees and added 36 jobs last year. The main careers page leads with Jobs (by location) at the top, followed by information about the company.  You can follow Mayo Clinic jobs on Twitter and you can register on the site and upload you resume. There is no way to look for all jobs available unless you register, so you will need to select the location of your choice to search for jobs. For each location, the job search page has additional resources, such as preparing for your interview.

• Paychex – Paychex provides Payroll and HR services and is ranked 54 on this year’s list. Based in Rochester, NY, they have over 12,000 employees and added 221 new jobs last year. Their careers page has a brief overview, followed by two search categories (Job Opportunities or Additional Sales Opportunities). There is a section for “Find out more” for benefits, interviewing and recruiting events. offers a number of choices – Sales, All Other Jobs, Register and Apply now. There were 297 job opportunities when I checked the site.

• Nordstrom – Ranked at 53, this high end retailer has over 45,000 employees but lost over 2,100 jobs last year. Their main career page has tabs at the top for “working at Nordstroms” and “Search Current job Openings”, both of which have related sub-menus. You can search jobs by a number of categories (Retail, Support, etc.). With Career Path you can create your own path. From quick search you can set your own criteria. There were over 1,500 job opportunities when I checked the site.

• Booz Allen Hamilton – This consulting company is ranked 52 and is also on the best IT companies to work for. They have 21,000 employees and added more than 2,300 jobs last year. Their careers page has links on the left hand side of the page for Search, Featured Opportunities, Student Center and links to post your resume and profile. Center page is all about Booz Allen with career related links on the right hand side of the page. There were 980 job opportunities when I checked the site.

• Microsoft – Ranked 51 on the list with over 90,000 employees worldwide, I think we’ve all heard of this company. In addition to being on this list, Microsoft is also at the top of Fortune’s most profitable list and is based in Redmond Washington. The Careers page has been streamlined and follows the “minimalist’s view”. Job search is at the top of the page, enter keyword, job category and location to start. There is a link for students and graduates below the search engine and you can select your country of choice from the center of the page.  You can register, search jobs, submit your resume and create a job agent.

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