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Facebook – Increased headcount by 48%
Mark Zuckerberg is going to need to find some more pinball machines and rock-climbing walls. The social networking company, known for its many perks that make it a regular on the hottest-places-to-work lists, is increasing headcount at an incredible pace. Facebook, which reported that sales fell short of estimates, passed the 10,000-employee mark last quarter. … Continue reading
Lowe’s Canada – To Hire 2,000 seasonal employees
Lowe’s Canada announced today it plans to hire approximately 2,000 seasonal employees at its stores across Canada to support its spring and summer seasons. The company will also host its first ever National Hiring Day on Saturday March 7th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (local time in each city) at all 37 Lowe’s locations … Continue reading
UK – Jaguar Land Rover to create 1,300 jobs
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Though it’s now owned by the Indian conglomerate Tata, JLR employs more than 30,000 people in the UK and is growing fast. Today it announced it’s set to take on 1,300 new staff at its Solihull plant, who will work on a new Jaguar ‘crossover’ SUV model, a 4×4 based on … Continue reading
Canada – Top Jobs for 2015 by CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists Intl
Workers resolving to look for a new job or change careers in the New Year will have ample opportunities, depending on where they are looking. To help workers get an idea of which jobs are growing the fastest in which areas, CareerBuilder.ca and Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. looked at the jobs with the highest projected job … Continue reading
Cloud Computing Jobs in US – 3.9 million jobs
There are 3.9 million jobs in the U.S. affiliated with cloud computing today with 384,478 in IT alone. The median salary for IT professionals with cloud computing experience is $90,950 and the median salary for positions that pay over $100,000 a year is $116,950. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Where … Continue reading
US – Nearly 60 percent of U.S. chief financial officers say their firms are not adapting to attract millennial workers
Nearly 60 percent of U.S. chief financial officers say their firms are not adapting to attract millennial workers – thoseunder age 35. While millennials offer technological and creative advantages, they tend to be less loyal to the company and require more management oversight, some CFOs say. CFOs in the U.S. also expect employment to increase … Continue reading
Best Places to Work in 2015 according to Glassdoor
Glassdoor has announced our seventh annual Employees’ Choice Awards, honoring the Best Places to Work across the U.S. and the UK. Winners were determined by the people who know these companies best — their employees. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Best Places to Work | Glassdoor.
US Federal Government – Internet resources for internships, fellowships, and other work experience opportunities
This report describes Internet resources on major internship, fellowship, and work experience programs within the federal government. It is intended as a selective guide for students of all levels: high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate. The federal government offers many opportunities for internships, fellowships, and work experiences. However, there is no single centralized source for … Continue reading
Google Hire Spree – 30,000 more workers in California
Google may be on course to expand its already large workforce in the San Francisco area by 30,000 more people. With more and more property being leased and bought, Phil Mahoney, a broker with commercial realty firm Cornish & Carey, said,”I’ve never seen anything like this sort of expansion from any one company.” via Google’s … Continue reading
Kohl’s – 67,000 hirings to come this holiday season
Kohl’s Department Stores of Menominee Falls, Wis. announced it anticipates hiring more than 67,000 associates nationwide this holiday season to support seasonal business in stores and growth on Kohls.com. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Kohl’s plans to hire 67,000 associates this holiday season, averaging 50 per store.
UK – Royal Mail Hiring 19,000 Seasonal Workers for Christmas
UK postal giant Royal Mail plans to hire around 19,000 seasonal workers to help sort its Christmas mailbag. The employer, which was privatised in late 2013, said temporary positions across a variety of shifts will be available between mid-November and early January 2015 and that the peak of the additional temporary work will be in … Continue reading
US – Amazon announces 80,000 seasonal jobs
Mike Roth, the vice president of North America operations, Amazon.com, said, “So far this year, we have converted more than 10,000 seasonal employees in the US into regular, full-time roles and we’re looking forward to converting thousands more across our growing network of fulfillment and sortation centers after this holiday season.” “We’re excited to be … Continue reading
Job Search in Tech and Digital – The Mashable Job Board
Are you on the job hunt? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they’re looking to fill positions from Mashable’s community. via 200+ Job Openings at Amazon, Pandora, Tory Burch and More.
Europe – Major companies pledge 100K for new youth jobs
Some 200 companies on Thursday pledged to create new work and training opportunities for Europe’s young jobseekers, of which one out of four is unemployed. The alliance of major companies set a goal of creating tens of thousands in additional jobs — or apprenticeships and internships that lead to jobs — over the next several … Continue reading
UPS – To Hire up to 95,000 seasonal workers
UPS plans to hire up to 95,000 seasonal workers to help with package deliveries during the busy holiday season. The Atlanta company said Tuesday that the positions will include package sorters, loaders, delivery helpers and drivers. The company did not immediately say how the hiring compares with previous years. Last year, a last-minute surge in … Continue reading
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