Job Search News

In a 2010 study we did,  96% of the Fortune 1000 employers posted their jobs on their Websites!  And, we found internships posted on more than 60% of the Fortune 500 company websites.

Most employers see the value of  having those job postings on the corporate website.  A link directly to “Careers” or “Employment” is often in the top right of the home page or in the housekeeping links at the bottom of every page.

Working for one of these employers can be great experience, and add an impressive name to your resume.  As with any employer, they can be a great or a terrible place to work.  Some pay very well; some pay very poorly.

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While you are organizing your job search and career planning, consider these companies which have been selected for inclusion based on their size (Large General Company Lists) or based on some criteria as  “best employers” or “top companies” (“Best” or “Top” Companies Lists).

These employers may or may not be the best place for you to work, but the lists are good starting points and food for thought, hopefully introducing you to employers you had never considered before. (more…)