Amazon (Stock Quote: AMZN)
Amazon’s stock is actually up 10% this year, perhaps giving way to the approximately 400 jobs current listed on the web retailer’s site.

"We’re always seeking to grow and expand our business and innovate and…we need talented individuals who can help us,” says Patty Smith, Amazon.com spokesperson.  Most of the job openings are tech and software-related. “For the majority of jobs in corporate, they’re going to require a college education,” Smith adds.  Apply online.

Whole Foods (Stock Quote: WFMI)
With more than 50 new locations underway in the U.S., the natural and organic grocery chain is currently looking to hire up to 1,000 new positions that are mainly store-based.

“We need an ongoing supply of team members,” says spokeswoman Cathy Cochran-Lewis. Right now there are openings in all 11 of Whole Foods’ regions, ranging from administrative jobs to store specific posts in all departments such as bakery, produce, meat and seafood. Apply online.

Raytheon (Stock Quote: RTN)
The giant defense contractor has more than 1,500 full-time positions nationwide, according to its jobs search web site. Positions include administrators, managers, directors and more. If you have a degree in science, engineering, communications or business, you may be a good fit. There are also temporary and part-time posts.   The company is faring well in the recession, having just received $163.5 million through a new Army contract to provide surveillance equipment. Apply online.

 

 

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