We know that your job search can get quite frustrating these days with more people trying to find a job and fewer employment opportunities available.
To ease the burden, we've tracked down 10 top companies that are hiring this week -- from sales jobs to finance jobs, full-time jobs to part-time jobs. We hope you find a job that's perfect for you.
Good luck job hunting!
01. Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin, based in Bethesda, Maryland, is one of the largest defense contractors in the nation, and currently employees somewhere in the neighborhood of 140,000 employees worldwide. The company was recently awarded a contract worth nearly $140 million to produce artillery rocket systems for the U.S. Army, as well as a $48 million contract to develop an undersea warfare system for the Navy.Employee Review: The senior leadership is very competent and there are many opportunities to move around in your career. The offer great benefits and the work that you do is fulfilling.*
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02. Concentra
This Addison, Texas provider of outpatient heath care was recently purchased for $790 million by insurance-giant Humana. Concentra currently operates around 300 medical centers in 40 states. Additionally, the company runs 250 workplace health centers which provide health screenings, as well as athletic training, vaccinations, and medical advisory services.The company recently acquired 2 more hospitals in New Jersey bringing their total presence in the state to 13 locations.Employee Review: Concentra is constantly trying to improve its position in the marketplace. Pursuing this type of flexibility provides plenty of challenges. If that's your thing, you'll find plenty of people around you that make the challenge fulfilling.*
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03. ADT Security Services Inc.
ADT was originally founded as the American District Telegraph company in 1874. Over time the company evolved from delivering messages by telegraph, to providing home security services. The company now provides both residential and commercial service to roughly 230 major U.S. markets. The company recently released ADT Pulse, which allows homeowners to manage their security system, as well as regulate thermostat and lighting levels in their home, via smartphone app.Employee Review: I feel good about a job that helps protect people and property. The 401K is really good with a full match up to 5 percent of income. We provide great, cutting edge technology for customers.*
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04. Dell
As one of the leading PC and laptop producers worldwide, Dell is a household name virtually anywhere you go. The company has grown through innovative marketing strategies including direct mail catalogs, online sales, and most recently, mall kiosks. The company recently announced plans to ship servers designed to be used for cloud-based streaming of video games -- think Netflix for video games.Employee Review: Excellent focus on the work/life balance. They are also really good about allowing people to work remotely. Good timeoff policies including vacations, personal days, and holidays.*
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05. CarMax
Beginning with a single store in Richmond, Virginia, in 1993, the company has grown to its present size of over 100 stores across the country. To date the company has sold over 2 million cars, and appraised over 5 million. CarMax is currently a member of the Fortune 500, and has also been included in Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For." The company had a good year last year due to the fact that new and used auto sales were up 20 percent from 2009.Employee Review: CarMax is an associate focused company. There are some that struggle with working retail hours, but management does its best to facilitate scheduling. CarMax is a growing company, so if you are willing to move, you can be promoted. Loved working there and I would go back if possible.*
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06. Dollar General
Dollar General is a discount retail operation which operates primarily in markets which are too small to sustain a Walmart Store. Regardless of what their name implies, the company sells items which range in price from less than a dollar all the way to around the $60 mark. The company has around 9,200 stores, in 35 states, and also operates 9 distribution centers. With their corporate headquarters located in Goodlettsville, Tenn., the company employs over 87,000 employees. Dollar General recently announced plans to open 625 additional stores and hire more than 6,000 workers in 2011.Employee Review: Small box retail with a focus on customer service. As the manager, you are the voice of Dollar General, helping customers save money and acting as a positive influence in the community. Tons of opportunity to advance, with over 9200 stores and thousands more planned, you can't deny we are doing something right!*
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07. T-Mobile
T-Mobile's U.S. operations, currently employ about 42,000 workers. The company is owned by Deutche Telekom AG, one of the world's largest communications companies. T-Mobile recently announced the launch of a new international calling plan for businesses with employees traveling abroad. The plan is innovative in that it charges the users a base yearly fee and provides reduced roaming charges.Employee Review: The culture is a plus. Our previous CEO Robert Dotson said that his experience from managing volunteer missionaries has really affected his leadership style, and it shows. After all, how do you motivate someone to do something if you can't fire them?*
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08. American Cancer Society
Founded in 1913, the American Cancer Society is actively involved in the prevention and treatment of cancer throughout the United States. The organizations primary activities include funding cancer research, public health advocacy, and fundraising. The company has recently started a high-profile initiative to raise awareness for colon cancer screenings. If successful the program could increase demand for certain types of endoscopy technicians.Employee Review: The organization maintains an amazing connection to their mission. We have an unbelievably dedicated and sharp group in our senior leadership. If you know how to work well with volunteers, there is no limit to what you can accomplish at ACS.*
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09. Averitt Express
The company was originally founded by Thurman Averitt in 1958, and then sold in 1971, to 21 year-old, Gary Sasser. At the time of the sale, the company's fleet consisted of three tractors and five trailers. Today the company is a leading provider of supply chain management and freight transportation services. The company operates more than 80 facilities across 18 states, mostly in the south-eastern U.S. Due to increased demand; the company has been expanding the size of its flatbed fleet.Employee Review: They have decent marketing strategies, and are privately owned and operated. The training processes are pretty good as a whole. The equipment that Averitt provides its employees, is for the most part well maintained, and safe.*
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10. Siemens
Siemens AG is leading provider of electrical engineering and electronics services to the healthcare, energy, and manufacturing industries. Siemens currently employs roughly 405.000 workers, in 190 countries, 60,000 of which work in their offices in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The company has been in the news quite a bit recently for its development of a cloud-based communications platform for businesses, as well as its proposal to build high-speed trains in Turkey and a R&D center which it recently opened in Saudi Arabia.Employee Review: The company's stability is extremely high, even in tough economic times recently, they have had extremely few lay offs. The company encourages the continuing training and education of its employees*
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