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Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Here are 10 companies with the most job openings this week. Provided by AOLJobs.com.

Provided by AOLJobs.com

By Mariya Pylayev 

A job search can be quite frustrating these days, with so many people competing for too few openings. To ease the burden, AOL Jobs tracked down the 10 top companies that are hiring this week. From sales jobs to finance positions, full-time to part-time, these employers have a plethora of openings they're looking to fill.

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1. Petco Jobs: 10,983 openings.

Petco isn't just where the pets go; it's also a place for many new hires. The pet supplies store continues to expand and is the perfect place for lovers of our furry, feathered and scaly friends.

Employee Review: "I met some great people and work with even more amazing people. The management was fantastic. I was paid fairly and had reasonable hours. I also was able to work around my school schedule which helped me pay for tuition. Plus, who doesn't like getting to play with puppies every Saturday?"*

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2. Pizza Hut Jobs: 6,162 openings.

Pizza Hut continues to expand, adding new locations nationwide. For those with a knack for customer-service-with-a-smile, these jobs could be for you. Work in the store, or behind the wheel as a delivery driver.

Employee Review: "Decent hours, fun working environment, challenging (but not too much), rewarding, quick training (I was cross-trained, so I could fill any role necessary)."*

3. UnitedHealth Group Jobs: 4,467 openings.

UnitedHealth Group currently provides health insurance services to more than 75 million people worldwide.

Employee Review: "Good, steady work. Great learning opportunities. Very little favoritism, you get ahead based on your own work. Work at home opportunities help on commuting costs. Great work-life balance, ample vacation time."*

4. Winn-Dixie Jobs: 4,005 openings.

Winn-Dixie is a supermarket chain based in Jacksonville, Florida. Although it went through some rough times recently, the company looks to be back on its feet and has ramped up hiring.

Employee Review: "Benefits 401k, life, vacation, weekly pay. Chance for promotions from within. Company paid parties on holidays. Management cares about employees safety."*

5. Vector Marketing Jobs: 3,753 openings.

Vector Marketing is the domestic sales arm of a knife-making company. People looking for sales jobs, but have little experience: this one's for you!

Employee Review: "The pay, flexibility, environment were all outstanding."*

6. Firestone Complete Auto Care Jobs: 2,971 openings.

Firestone Complete Auto Care is a car maintenance company with over 1,600 locations nationwide. Whether you're mechanically inclined or would rather work on the retail side of things, they could have the job for you.

Employee Review: "Higher than average compensation for retail, good camaraderie with co workers. Nice working for large company that you know will be there tomorrow. "*

7. Macy's Jobs: 2,297 openings.

Even though sales are down slightly, the retail giant continues to hire in large quantities nationwide.

Employee Review: "The management is competent. Employees are given a good discount and still able to use coupons. You can pick up more hours online when they become available."*

8. Combined Insurance Jobs: 2,240 openings.

Combined Insurance is a global supplemental insurance provider that provides accident insurance, life insurance, critical care coverage and other services.

Employee Review: "A solid company with an honest and ethical core belief system. It is a fully commission job so if you are not working effectively then you are not getting paid."*

9. Christus Health Jobs: 2,124 openings.

Christus Health is a Catholic nonprofit healthcare system that needs registered nurses.

Employee Review: "Love the staff. They're all "healing heroes" in my book."*

10. AT&T Jobs: 1,980 openings.

Wireless giant AT&T continues to hire in large volumes, as many customers upgrade their smartphones and purchase tablets that require LTE data plans.

Employee Review: "They provide great benefits and pay. I know they match quite a bit for 401(k) investment. It is a great job for someone interested in technology and learning about new technologies. Also, it is great to know that you are helping others out on a daily basis."*


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