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If you're looking for a new job and don't know where to start, here are the top-rated companies to work for in Florida.
Whether you've been let go or are ready for a change, looking for a new job can be intimidating. Sometimes just knowing where to start is tough. Especially if you're looking for a major career change, sometimes just knowing what words to put in the search bar can be a challenge. But to make it a little easier, Forbes has put together a list of the best companies to work for.
It's hard to believe, maybe because I love my job, but Pew Research Center reports that only about 50% of workers say they are satisfied with their job. But I guess there are a variety of things that could be improved. Could be the commute is too long, the pay is too little, you're micromanaged, you work outside in less than ideal weather conditions. The could go on and on.
How did Forbes make the list?
Forbes worked with a market research firm called Statista. They talked to 70,000 full and part-time workers at companies with at least 500 employees across the country. Employees were asked if they would recommend their company to others. They were also asked to rate the company based on factors like working conditions, diversity, pay and more.
In the United States, the top 3 best companies to work for are Abbott Laboratories, 3M and 1-800-CONTACTS. To read the full list, click here. Below are the top 10 best companies to work for right here in the Sunshine State.
Top 10 Best Companies to work for in Florida:
10. Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is based in Atlanta, but has positions in airports all over the country. Positions they're currently hiring for include aircraft mechanics, admins, analytic specialists, customer service and more.
9. Hilton Worldwide Holdings
Hilton Worldwide Holdings is a huge travel company employing nearly 160,000 people. Between the many positions within hotels to corporate, there's room for growth and great travel benefits too.
8. Capital One
Capital One employs over 55,000 people. Between positions in local branches to Data Engineers to Project Managers, they have a lot to offer.
7. Fidelity Investments
Don't expect a job offered to you right on the spot. Rumor has it that the interview process can take 1-3 months, but it sounds like it's more than worth it. Between paid maternal & paternal leave, wellness programs and student loan assitance, the benefits alone sound amazing.
6. Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems is an IT company that employees nearly 40,000 people. Currently they're hiring positions in engineering, sales & marketing, operations and corporate services like HR and legal.
5. Microsoft
Microsoft is based in Washington, but employs over 120,000 people nationwide. They take pride in their world-class benefits and flexibility.
4. Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Hospitals have been known to have a lot of people on staff and at Sarasota Memorial, they employ about 7,000. Right now they're looking for nurses, lab techs, schedulers and more.
3. Google
Google employs over 150,000 people. There are a lot of opportunities within the company from engineering & tech to sales and support.
2. Costco Wholesale
Everyone I know who have ever worked for Costco has loved their job. Of course with so many locations and such big stores, there are many open positions from within their warehouses to distribution to member service centers.
1. NASA
NASA employees over 17,000 people. Some of the positions they're hiring for right now include an Electronics Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Program Specialist and a Lead HR Specialist.
