The Best Companies to Work for – Vol 16

“The nearest way to glory is to strive to be what you wish to be thought to be.” – Socrates

It’s still a tough job market out there, and although many companies reduced their workforce last year, many actually added jobs. While not every company on the Best Companies list added jobs, many did. Today’s list covers a broad range of companies, from health care to technology. Each of these companies had to earn their place on the list by providing a great working environment.

• Arnold & Porter – Based in Washington DC and number 65 on the list (and also on the Working Mother top 100 list), Arnold & Porter is a Law Firm that covers a broad range of industries. Their career site gives background on the Firm and has a dedicated search for Attorneys as well as a general search function. Their general search function returns jobs for legal secretaries and other support functions. There are special links for Associates, Summer Associates and London Trainee Solicitor. The Attorney search is based on practice.

• Stew Leonard’s – Ranked 64, this company owns supermarkets. Over 2,000 employees and 80 jobs lost last year, their main career page is very interesting. It almost looks like a family web page with pictures of employees across different events. Listed on the left-hand side of the page is information on the company (with various categories), a Current Openings link as well as a Apply Now link. Current Openings (well you can figure this out) is of course current openings. The Apply Now page allows you to register so that they have your information should a job opening that matches your experience become available.

• Southern Ohio Medical Center – Another medical related company on the list, SOMC is ranked 63 this year (up from 68 last year). Over 2,200 employees with 121 jobs added last year, SOMC’s career page is fairly simple. The main part of the page is taken up by an advanced job search function, with special links on the right for Apply online, How to Apply and company information. As with most company career sites, you can register on the site. There were 47 job opportunities when I checked their generic search.

• Kimley-Horn -Based in North Carolina, the company provides design and consulting services for landscape architecture, structural engineering, environmental, water resource, and aviation projects. Number 62 on the list (down from 35 last year), the company has just over 1,800 employees and lost over 300 jobs last year. The main careers page provides a company overview with links to Career Opportunities, College and Grad Students and Apply Online. You must select Apply Online to register for the site and upload your resume. There were more than 30 job opportunities when I checked the site.

• Brocade Communications Systems – The first year the list for this company that provides networking solutions (and ranked 61 in their first year on the list). Their careers page provides a brief overview of the company, followed by links for Job Search and adding a profile. They have almost 2,300 employees in the US and an amazing 806 jobs last year. There were 158 job opportunities when I checked the site.

Good luck in your search.

 

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