Seven Places to Turn in Your Job Application

It’s true; they’re hiring

Yes, joblessness is still going up. A total of eight states now have double-digit unemployment rates. However, there are still jobs out there. Earlier, I covered the cities in the U.S. that have the lowest unemployment rates. But there are some companies that operate nationwide and have openings, so these will be good options if you want to stay put. These seven Fortune 100 companies have at least 150 job openings.

1. Wal-Mart

The recession hasn’t had any negative effects on retail giant Wal-Mart. In fact, this company has only brought in more profits since consumers started aggressively seeking the bargains. Wal-Mart is has thousands of job openings across the country. The company is hiring store managers, human resource managers, pharmacists, customer service associates, cashiers and others. So, if you need some extra cash to pay off installment loans, check out the nearest store.

2. UPS

According to Fortune, UPS has 3,070 openings in the U.S. UPS is seeking part-time package handlers, mechanics, warehouse personnel, sales representatives and information technology professionals. UPS offers a huge variety of shifts, so people can work at night or other odd hours. A lot of the openings are probably graveyard or swing shifts, so if you’re willing to work a nontraditional schedule, or better yet if you are a night owl, check it out.

3. Lowe’s

Lowe’s hardware store is hiring for pretty much every position. The retail chain has 7,900 openings nationwide, and is looking for everything from part-time seasonal employees to executives to work in the corporate office. I’m sure we’ve all needed help from one of those store workers who knows where the light fixtures or the PVC pipes are. And isn’t it nice to be needed?

4. Sears

One of the nation’s oldest retailers is looking to hire more than 500 employees. Sears is hiring in information technology, eCommerce, finance, audit, marketing, brand management, merchandising, distribution, associates, store managers and in-home technicians. There are 926 Sears stores in the U.S., so there’s bound to be one nearby.

5. Coca-Cola

Another age-old brand that is near and dear to many Americans’ hearts, Coca-Cola is also seeking employees. It is seeking workers to fill jobs in finance, bottling, retail operations, production and customer service, delivery and food chemistry. Fortune doesn’t say whether free product samples are part of the job, but you can always ask when you pick up your application.

6. Johnson Controls

If you want to jump on the green wagon, check out Johnson Controls. The company has more than 750 job openings, and most of them are in the energy efficiency field. This is a rapidly growing field, and it will only continue to grow under the current White House administration. Plus, it’s good for the planet!

7. Comcast

Everyone has heard of the nation’s main cable television provider, Comcast. While many people choose to cancel the cable when they get laid off or otherwise into a financial pinch, the company is still doing very well. Through its expanded offerings including Internet, it has manged to keep the cash rolling in. Comcast has about 1,000 jobs available in call center operations, field operations, warehousing and sales.