5 Companies with More than 5,000 Jobs Openings

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If you’re looking for a career in technology try increasing your options by applying at a place where they have a lot of openings. Check the list of companies below all of which are financially stable and currently hiring over 5,000 employees.

  1. Best Buy is hiring retail associates, management, IT professionals, field leadership and corporate positions.

    Whether you’re just starting out or just wanting a company discount on all your guilty pleasures, Best Buy is a great place to scope out the job scene. If you want to land the position human resources recommends considering, "Candidates impress us when they show insight (understanding customers, company, financial impact) and self-awareness (personal brand, how they are perceived by others, how customers see them). The ability to anticipate a conversation's direction, and the ability to quickly assess customer needs are big. Best Buy recruiters look for critical thinking, self-awareness and fierce devotion to customer service."



    Current openings: 13,919


  2. General Electric is hiring field experts in engineering, information technology, manufacturing, marketing, and sales.



    GE is rapidly growing and a good place for advancement. If you want to apple remember that they "…look for candidates who focus on the customer, are clear thinkers, generate new and creative ideas, value teamwork, and are experts in their field."



    Current openings: 8,320


  3. IBM is looking to add consulting and service reps, hardware engineers, IT staff and telecommunications professionals to their team. According to their website “IBMers value a dedication to every client’s success, innovation that matters for our company and for the world, as well as trust and personal responsibility in all relationships.”



    Current openings: 8,320


  4. Hewlett-Packard is stocking up on new staff in all functions from entry-level to experienced talent. To stand out from the rest, HP HR reps say a "Strong candidates demonstrate a focus on customers, results and performance, business acumen and leadership capabilities. Energetic, passionate and team-oriented individuals integrate well with HP's collaborative culture and values. Our selection process is an iterative one, we get to know the candidates, but also ensure they get to know our world-class organization. Let recruiters see the candidate beyond their resume -- having a creative and authentic voice is a plus."



    Current openings: 6,583


  5. Microsoft is interviewing for variety of professions, including engineering, sales and marketing, customer service and support, and general business operations. Awesome opportunities and discounts are in store if you have a passion for the place. In order for them to show you the money, hiring managers at Microsoft say, "Show us your expertise and interests beyond your resume. Creative projects like blogging and developing mobile applications grow your skills as well as help employers find you. It's harder for us to get to know you if you only excel in a closed environment. Likewise, get to know us. Learn about our technologies and businesses before you apply. This research will help you identify the best jobs for your skills, prepare for your interviews, and show us you're excited and ready to work here."



    Current openings: 6,000



By Heather Fairchild - Heather is a multimedia developer with experience in web, film, photography and animation as well as traditional fine arts like painting and sculpting. In addition to writing for TechCareersBlog.com, she is co-founder of design and promotion company, BlackChip Solutions with fellow Nexxt blogger, Staci Dennis. Heather’s spare time consists of making puppets, teaching Sunday School, building Legos and doing science experiments with her children.
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