Companies Hiring Right Now
By Ashley Jones
A small ray of hope shining through the gloom is the website Indeed.com. This company collects data from job listings globally on the internet. They claim that there are thousands of listings for the likes of government agencies, and big businesses such as Blockbuster and Lockheed Martin. While their data can’t possibly be exact, due to postings not getting deleted when a position is filled, it is a fair representation of some small recovery.
The Top Ten Companies
1) Blockbuster – Only a few of the listings they have are corporate, most are for the various retail locations. Mostly due to the company modifying their structure to compete with other companies.
2) Lowe’s – Like the number 1, most of these jobs are for their seasonal work. Spring is this companies “Christmas.”
3) McDonalds – Need I say more…
4) Petco – Bring your love of animals, most of these are also at retail outlets.
5) J.P. Morgan Chase – I personally found over 1,000 listings in various positions and locations.
6) Bank Of America – These guys have over 17,000 various listings.
7) Department Of Veterans Affairs – A government agency that is listing over 13,000 jobs right now.
8) Lockheed Martin – Mainly a government contractor, but listing 6,500+ jobs.
9) Fastenal – Distribution of industrial and construction supplies. They have 775 postings.
10) Wells Fargo – They have banking positions if you are qualified, they have almost 6,000 listings of openings.
About Indeed.com
Indeed.com is a 6 year old internet based company that gets their information from the giants on the internet and the little ones as well. They also scour the various company website listings for their information. They allow the user to define their search in as much or little detail as they wish. The user has the following categories to refine their job search: salary, title or position, location, company, job type, and recruiters. Their listings look much like a google search result, and just as fast. If you are looking for work I would highly recommend this website.
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Career of the week: Compensation Analyst
Compensation analysts determine whether a company is paying salaries and providing benefits that are competitive and equitable, according to StateUniversity. Their goal is to help companies attract and keep competent employees. Compensation analysts must meet a variety of skills and experience requirements to do their jobs effectively.
- Compensation analysts must be detail-oriented and organized. They should be familiar with laws and regulations associated with affirmative action, fair labor standards, veterans’ preference and salaries as well. These professionals also should have strong analytical, verbal and written skills and understand how an organization functions. In addition, employers look for compensation analysts who know survey methodology or even point-factor job evaluation systems. Compensation analysts additionally must be self-directed, adaptable to change and able to lead a team of people or a project.
- Compensation analysts usually have a bachelor’s degree with no specific major required, but some employers prefer a Master of Business Administration degree or an equivalent in human resources management. Bachelor’s degree majors such as business or public or personnel administration also offer individuals suitable background in the field. Employers additionally might require job candidates to have several years of progressively responsible positions in compensation or human resources. Many compensation analysts also take an exam on the practice and theory of compensation administered by the WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals. Passing the exam earns an individual a Certified Compensation Professional designation and increases advancement opportunities.
- The demand for compensation analysts remains strong with growing emphasis being placed on the concept of “comparable worth.” This idea aims to establish the comparability of job types and job titles for salary purposes across employers and industries, according to StateUniversity. The average compensation analyst salary in 2010 is $72,000, according to Indeed.
Duties
Compensation analysts evaluate existing and proposed jobs and classify them according to their levels of responsibility and importance to the employer. They then research what comparable jobs pay in the marketplace and develop competitive salary and benefit structures to ensure they attract job candidates who can work hard and offer a long-term commitment. Their duties include conducting salary surveys, examining predictions for market changes in salary ranges, interpreting salary data and performing analysis, according to SalarySource. Compensation analysts participate in the communication and implementation of various components of a company’s pay and rewards program as well, which might include base pay, bonuses, incentives and recognition programs, according to Eduers. They also provide guidance on compensation-related issues for the management team of a company. In addition, compensation analysts might even develop appropriate job descriptions or maintain a human resources website for online access to job descriptions and compensation information, according to the Alamo Community College District in Texas.
Skills
Locations
Compensation analysts usually work in personnel departments and can work for federal, state and local governments as well as school systems and universities. In civil service, they can develop compensation structures for entire government bodies. Jobs with government agencies usually require compensation analysts to pass a civil service exam. In addition, these professionals can work for large and medium-sized businesses, where they develop salary structures that remain consistent throughout an entire company.
Education
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What to Expect in a Panel Interview
The panel interview can be intimidating! Know what to expect and prepare to handle the interview in a professional and winning way.
About the Panel Interview
- These type of job interviews are often considered a more time-efficient process for the employer. A number of those involved in the decision-making process from different parts of the organization can interview the candidate at the same time, only one job interview is needed.Each panel member will take turns to ask questions relevant to their interests and after the interview the candidate can be discussed and rated from each member’s perspective.
- Job interviews conducted by a panel are seen to be fair and valid as a number of different opinions and views are taken into consideration when making the hiring decision.
- They are often used in the public sector as they are perceived to be more culturally fair because of the possible diverse demographics of the people on the panel.
- They are also considered to be an effective way to determine how well the candidate handles stress and how the candidate interacts with a diverse range of individuals.
- These type of job interviews are more likely to be used in largerorganizations where the position reports to a number of different people or has multiple supervisors.
- This interview tends to be more detailed, thorough and rigorous than a one-to-one interview as the candidate faces questions from different experts reflecting the different interests of each panel member.
Who will be on the Panel?
- Usually it is a mixture of relevant specialists – human resources,technical experts, line managers and can vary in number anywhere from 2 to 8 people. Try to find out beforehand who will be on the panel and make sure you know their names and job titles prior to the interview. Don’t be afraid of phoning the company, usually thehuman resources department, and asking for this information. Use your company research to determine where they fit in the organization and what their perspectives and interests are likely to be.
- Each panelist will have a different role to play during the interview. For example, human resources will be checking that the candidate is a good fit with the company culture and people. The line manager will want to know about the candidate’s ability to perform in the job, the job-related skills and abilities that they bring to the position and the technical experts will be determining if the candidate has the necessary technical expertise.
Preparing for a Panel Interview
These interviews tend to be formal and organized with a standard set of questions for all candidates. Prepare as you would for a one-to-one interview. Research the company, prepare good answers to common interview questions and formulate the questions you want to ask in the interview, keeping in mind the different individuals you will be talking to.
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