No one really wants to spend time applying to jobs when food, family, and holiday cheer are top of mind. But there are plenty of good reasons to keep at it. Number one? Companies (like the ones on this list) are still recruiting candidates—and you could even land a solid offer by the New Year.
Here, you’ll find businesses in all kinds of industries, from healthcare and education to e-commerce and aerospace. And they are actively hiring for all kinds of roles, from entry-level to senior management positions.
The best part? On The Muse, you can learn more about each company by hearing directly from employees. For example, Caitlind Douglass of Fisher Investments shares how the firm helped her—an education major—build a career in finance. Fisher helped her “become a savvy businesswoman who is gaining knowledge,” she says.
Keep reading to learn more about all of the amazing employers that are currently hiring. You might just find the perfect next step for you in the list below.
1. Fisher Investments
We’re a different kind of investment firm than most others in our industry and work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe by helping our clients achieve their investment goals. Everyone is welcome at Fisher because we believe that to succeed, we must have an inclusive culture. We seek those who believe in our mission and aren’t afraid to find better ways to help our clients. We value diverse perspectives and encourage innovation. We provide ongoing development opportunities and coaching so each of our 5,500+* employees is empowered to achieve excellence and grow a unique, lifelong career.
*Employee data as of July 2024
2. Success Academy Charter Schools
Working at Success Academy means joining a leading-edge organization where remarkable people are working boldly and urgently to overturn educational inequities. Our teachers bring their creativity, passion, and drive for excellence to help us build extraordinary K-12 public schools where children—and the adults who work there—are nurtured and empowered to reach their fullest potential.
At SA, you’ll receive training, career development, mentorship, and coaching from the moment you start, so you can quickly grow your skills and build a strong professional foundation. You’ll work closely with a team of smart, committed colleagues and be supported at every step with a fully resourced classroom, an innovative curriculum, and cutting-edge technology. Start here and gain valuable and transferable job skills, while building a network of lifelong friends and contacts.
3. GeoBlue
Maybe it is our beautiful home office. Or our “roll up your sleeves, can do” attitude which you can see in action, from the team in the mailroom to the CEO. Or the 20+ languages you can hear in the halls as we interact with our members around the world. There is something that makes GeoBlue a special place to work. We offer the best of both worlds: a place where professional ambition meets work-life balance. A company that’s small enough for you to make your mark, but big enough to offer the security that comes from being part of a large entity in a growing industry.
4. Duo Security
Duo Security’s culture is built on the belief of enabling and empowering people to follow their passions inside and outside of the office. Collaboration is a way of life, and employees at Duo actively seek to reduce barriers to brilliance. Duo is excited to fill their bench with a star lineup that guides growth and innovation. From the West Coast to the Midwest to the U.K., employees join Duo from top information security and tech companies like Google, Facebook, McAfee, RSA, and Zendesk, driven by the belief that they can revolutionize the industry and product by making security hassle-free and human-centered.
5. General Motors
At General Motors, our vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We wholeheartedly embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all.
Our industry and company are undergoing a once-in-a-lifetime technological transformation, which is reshaping our approach to technology and innovation. We are expanding our horizons through new technology platforms and driving innovations that deliver exceptional value to our customers.
6. Chewy
At Chewy, our mission is to become the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. We view pets and pet parents as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction.
Behind the scenes, our talented teams are made up of innovators, delighters, big-thinkers, and, of course, passionate pet people. We’re creating a place where you’ll be empowered to build, grow, and unleash your fullest potential—just the way pets would want it.
7. Visa
At Visa, we are driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. As our products and technology have evolved with the world, Visa remains ubiquitous, reaching new customers in new and often invisible ways. We are at the center of this digital revolution with a network that connects people with over 80 million businesses all over the world. And Visa’s network is expanding, accelerating our growth. Our resilient business model, with its strong track record of success, will provide you with amazing opportunities to grow in your career, as well.
We are looking for people like YOU. Come join a people-centric company where you can invest in your career.
8. Accolade
At Accolade, employees start every day inspired by the possibility of reinventing healthcare. From offering highly personalized support for its members to developing an array of world-class technologies, Accolade is a trusted resource that empowers people to make educated health decisions—all while saving them money.
9. Philips
Philips is committed to making life better for millions of people around the world. Its teams pride themselves on the meaningful innovations and solutions they are providing to healthcare challenges around them and recognize that individuals who are part of Philips should be led and supported to develop to their fullest potential. At Philips, people can make an impact where it matters. Check out their careers site.
10. Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense, and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of customers worldwide. Their 95,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology, and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products, and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as candidates’ interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow them to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions, and disciplines.
11. Appfire
Appfire is about people, first and foremost. At Appfire, our people — our family of 500+ Fireflies — can bring their whole selves to work and thrive. We live this out through seven core values: be human; make it, and make it matter; light the way; getting it right is better than being right; thrive on change and grow as a family; add to the awesome; and build the flame. Appfire leadership emphasizes an open and inclusive environment built on trust, transparency, and collaboration. We recognize that not all employees have the same roles, needs, or backgrounds. For this reason, we prioritize a character-forward approach to talent acquisition that favors curiosity and resilience over technical skills and education.
We are proud to be a fast-growing organization — crossing the $100 million mark in Annual Recurring Revenue in early 2022 — backed by strong financial sponsors and advisors.
12. Miro
Miro is an innovation workspace designed for teams of every size, everywhere, to dream, design, and build the future together.
Over 80 million users around the world rely on Miro to untangle complex ideas, put customer needs first, and deliver products and services faster. All supported by best-in-class security, compliance, and scalability. Miro was founded in 2011 and currently has more than 1,800 employees in 12 hubs around the world.
Our mission? To empower teams to create the next big thing, powered by AI at every step of the way. Read on to discover more about us and the opportunities we can offer you.
Here at The Muse, we partner with a lot of great companies to bring you insider looks at their offices and awesome job listings. These employers pay us to be featured on the site, but these Muse-worthy brands made this list not just because they want to be included, but because their culture, policies, and employee feedback showed us that they deserve to be.
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