We’ve all seen the news reports…the economy is majorly suffering right now, thousands of people are getting laid off, businesses are shutting their doors…With everything going on right now, it may be tough to stay positive and consistent in your job search.
As a note of encouragement, there are companies that are still hiring amidst the global pandemic, some of whom are actually ramping up their recruitment efforts right now. If you’re job hunting, it’s in your best interest to stay up-to-date on news within your industry. What major players are leading the charge during the nationwide shutdown?
While we don’t recommend camping out in front of the “News” tab on Google, it’s a good idea to stay relevant and keep up your daily knowledge of what companies in your industry may be looking for new hires. Keep in mind, this may not be your dream job, but especially given the current economic situation, it could be a great opportunity for you to get your foot in the door and gain experience in the working world.
From our research, here are 20+ companies looking to hire during the pandemic (in no particular order):
- Frito Lay
- Kroger
- Unilever
- GSK
- Wells Fargo
- Squarespace
- UnitedHealth Group
- Deutsche Bank
- Charles Schwab
- Clearlink
- Broadridge
- Prudential
- Lockheed Martin
- Merck
- TEKSystems
- Asana
- Pepsico
- Genentech
- Amazon
- Target
- Slack
- Zoom
Check out this comprehensive list of companies still hiring! Note: this list is user-generated so make sure to do your own additional research!
For additional information regarding working virtually, check out this resource page!
