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1 Ernst & Young

2014 Best Companies rank: 78
Current openings: 16,500*
Jobs site: ey.com/careers

What they're looking for: The accounting firm is looking to fill jobs in all of their service lines: advisory, assurance, core business services, tax and transactions.

Job title with the largest number of openings: There are 800 advisory positions open in the Americas.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "To be a standout, candidates need to demonstrate technical knowledge in their discipline, but also a passion for solving problems and using a global mindset to tackle complex issues for multinational clients worldwide," says Larry Nash, executive recruiting leader at Ernst & Young. "Our people team works globally across borders and service lines to help us achieve our purpose of building a better working world. They know that collaborating, staying connected and being insightful are important to delivering exceptional client service and protecting the investing community. Standout candidates will show us that they share our purpose-driven approach to serving clients and thrive in high-performance team environments."

2 Deloitte

2014 Best Companies rank: 61
Current openings: 12,000
Jobs site: mycareer.deloitte.com

What they're looking for: The company is looking to hire in all business segments, from interns to senior-level roles. Deloitte Consulting is seeking professionals for its healthcare and life sciences, technology, financial services, and federal government industry groups; Deloitte Tax seeks experienced professionals with a focus on international, federal, and multi-state tax; Deloitte Financial Advisory Services seeks candidates with experience in analytics and forensics; and Deloite & Touche, the company's audit and advisory business, is looking for tech and business risk experts.

Job title with the largest number of openings: Many openings are in the area of technology—seeking candidates with technical undergraduate degrees to seasoned .NET developers and experts in cyber security.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "It is important for candidates to do their homework about Deloitte. Candidates who show genuine interest in our organization are always valued. Those who seek to understand and articulate how they will add value in a career at Deloitte while we identify those opportunities that will be a fit for their future success command our recruiters' attention, regardless of the outcome of the interview process. Transparency is also an essential component of the recruiting process. Candidates who collaborate with our recruiters and other professionals throughout our process are typically some of our most successful hires. It's a joint effort to find the right opportunity for any given individual—even if that opportunity is not immediately available."

3 Intel

2014 Best Companies rank: 84
Current openings: 7,000
Jobs site: intel.com/jobs

What they're looking for: The company is hiring for all of its disciplines, from sales and marketing, hardware and software engineering to manufacturing.

Job title with the largest number of openings: Any any given day there are more than 1,000 job postings on the company's careers page. Job titles range from Android Developers to Windows Architects to Cloud Services Software Engineers. Just about every one of its business groups has software hiring needs.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "At Intel, (INTC) we are always looking for talented people who will help spark new thinking and are excited to share innovative ideas that will enhance our products and services," says Christy Dickenson, regional manager for global talent acquisition. "When candidates can share a vision for the direct impact they want to have on the company, as well as articulate some of their past achievements — we feel confident we are hiring the right talent for our future."

4 KPMG

2014 Best Companies rank: 80
Current openings: 6,200 in the U.S.
Jobs site: jobs.kpmgcareers.com

What they're looking for: Audit, tax, and advisory professionals, as well as a variety of internal support services.

Job title with the largest number of openings: Campus recruiters seek tax associates and senior associates. Experienced hire recruiters are looking for candidates for advisory senior associate positions.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "Use social media to your advantage," says recruiting manager Christina Tran. "Utilize LinkedIn to its fullest capacity by updating your profile to mirror your resume and join user groups and participate in discussions, and connect with former colleagues. When connecting with former colleagues, ask for recommendations to highlight career successes. Also, create a Twitter account to post insightful and interesting tweets to create your professional brand in the marketplace."

5 USAA

2014 Best Companies rank: 17
Current openings: 5,000
Jobs site: usaa.com/careers

What they're looking for: customer service, financial foundations associates, auto adjusters, financial services and advisors, wealth managers, IT, software developers and integrators, financial analysts, risk advisors, security/cyber logistics, internal investigators, and more.

Job title with the largest number of openings: The company is looking to hire 3,800 member service representatives in 2014.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "I'd say coming to the interview prepared with questions that show they've researched the job/company, and taking notes," says Jill Montgomery, manager of talent delivery. "A question I got recently that I liked was, 'What skills are necessary for me to be successful in this position?' To me that shows that they're humble and open to feedback."

6 Marriott International

2014 Best Companies rank: 57
Current openings: 4,706 in the U.S.
Jobs site: marriott.com/careers and
facebook.com/marriottjobsandcareers

What they're looking for: areas of hotel operations such as food and beverage, event management, room operations and engineering, as well as in finance, informational technology, brand management, sales, marketing, e-commerce, and human resources.

Job title with the largest number of openings: Housekeeper with 344 currently open positions.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "Be selective with the positions you apply for. Applying for too many positions at the same hotel can confuse a recruiter as to where your interest really lies. Once you have been contacted by a recruiter, you can always share with them that you are open to other opportunities," says Rayna Weatherald, director of human resources at Portland's Marriott Downtown Waterfront.

7 PricewaterhouseCoopers

2014 Best Companies rank: 65
Current openings: 4,449
Jobs site: pwc.com/careers

What they're looking for: candidates for all areas

Job title with the largest number of openings: The company is looking to hire 197 assurance associates.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "The best way to impress a recruiter is to understand your strengths and be able to articulate them in a clear, concise manner. Have a good elevator pitch prepared that highlights the attributes that differentiates you from other applicants. Express what makes you unique and how your experiences set you apart. Be prepared and do research on the company of interest. Most importantly, be yourself and be genuine," says U.S. campus recruiting leader Alexa T. Mersche.

8 Google

2014 Best Companies rank: 1
Current openings: more than 4,000
Jobs site: google.com/about/jobs/

What they're looking for: The company is hiring across the board, with a focus on sales and engineering roles.

Job title with the largest number of openings: Google (GOOG) has added more than 5,000 jobs in various businesses each of the last several years and expects similar growth in 2014.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "At Google, we're looking for people who seek to work on challenges that have a big impact on the world and for our users. Candidates are encouraged to show us how they've led, problem-solved, disrupted, and maybe captained a moonshot or two in their past experiences. We value candidates with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and careers at Google; we want people who are good at lots of things and truly reflect the diversity of our users," says Kyle Ewing, Google's head of global staffing programs.

9 Nordstrom

2014 Best Companies rank: 89
Current openings: 3,450 in the U.S. and Canada
Jobs site: careers.nordstrom.com

What they're looking for: open positions include salesperson, service experience specialist and department manager, as well as e-commerce, technology and merchandising and planning roles at its headquarters in Seattle.

Job title with the largest number of openings: The majority of open positions are in sales, support, and the restaurant division.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "At Nordstrom, we work hard every day to make customers feel good, and we're looking for people who are willing to go the extra mile to do just that. We're also interested in people who are innovative, curious, have a passion for fashion and are ready to be a part of our fun, supportive and competitive culture," says Mary Porter, director of recruiting.

10 Capital One

2014 Best Companies rank: 85
Current openings: 3,329
Jobs site: capitalonecareers.com

What they're looking for: operations and call center representatives, branch distribution, IT, analysts, process/project managers, bank risk managers, sales, mortgage, and more.

Job title with the largest number of openings: The company is looking to hire 1,112 call center reps.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "What we look for in a candidate varies from role to role. For example, tellers and contact center representatives have to be extremely customer-oriented and committed to resolving any issues. They need to be able to process information quickly and provide solutions," says Tommy Blanchard, vice president of recruiting. "Just as we use data to drive our business strategies, we use information to identify the best people to join our company. We look for people with strong quantitative, analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills combined with strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills. Candidates need to have the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment."

11 Darden Restaurants

2014 Best Companies rank: 74
Current openings: 3,270
Jobs site: darden.com/careers

What they're looking for: Restaurant hourly and salaried management; restaurant support center, professional, managerial, director and above, in marketing, IT, finance and supply chain.

Job title with the largest number of openings: Restaurant manager, currently 260 open requisitions.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "Candidates should demonstrate a passion for the hospitality business, invest the time to visit one or more of our restaurant brands (as a guest), take the time to research Darden (DRI) company background information and current activities in the news, be able to demonstrate capabilities in leadership, change management and clearly articulate significant accomplishments in prior roles," explains T. Edwards, Darden's senior director of talent acquisition.

12 Cisco

2014 Best Companies rank: 55
Current openings: 3,200
Jobs site: cisco.com/web/about/ac40/about_cisco_
careers_home.html

What they're looking for: software engineers, network consultants, customer support, IT, technical leaders, account managers, product sales specialists, interns.

Job title with the largest number of openings: engineers and analysts

13 Edward Jones

2014 Best Companies rank: 4
Current openings: 3,624
Jobs site: www.careers.edwardjones.com

What they're looking for: Financial advisors, branch office administrators in the branch offices throughout the country. At its St. Louis headquarters and Tempe regional campus, the company is looking to fill positions in training, development and talent acquisition, operations, information systems, finance, client service, and product specialists.

Job title with the largest number of openings: The company is looking to hire 3,100 financial advisors in 2014.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "We're looking for people with track records of professional success and an entrepreneurial drive to build long-term relationships with clients," says John Rahal, principal of financial advisor talent acquisition. "Within the Edward Jones opportunity, an individual can find success, autonomy and work-life balance while helping people reach their personal and financial goals."

14 Publix Super Market

2014 Best Companies rank: 75
Current openings: 2,800
Jobs site: publix.jobs

What they're looking for: Mostly entry-level store positions, such as cashier, stock clerk, and deli clerk. Also needed: cake decorators, bakers, meat cutters and support staff such as programmers, analysts, systems engineers, maintenance technicians, and refrigeration specialists.

Job title with the largest number of openings: The company is looking to hire 995 front service clerks.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "Make sure your resume and application are error-free and accurate. Only apply for a position if you meet all of the required qualifications. Research as much as you can about our company to determine if it is a good fit for you, and ask questions during the interview to learn more," explains Patti Breckenridge, manager of talent acquisition.

15 Adobe Systems

2014 Best Companies rank: 83
Current openings: 2,000
Jobs site: adobe.com/careers and tagboard.com/adobelife

What they're looking for: engineering, sales, and marketing. As the company strategically focuses on the cloud, it expects to hire approximately 2,000 new employees in 2014. Adobe (ADBE) is currently recruiting hundreds of positions, with approximately half located in the United States and 20 percent filled internally to support employee growth and development.

Job title with the largest number of openings: enterprise sales representatives, software engineers and data scientists. The company approximately 170 positions available for these roles globally but the number is expected to increase.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "Adobe is making bold moves with the cloud and our software-as-a-service model. As we transform our business, we're looking for individuals who set a high bar for themselves and their teammates. We want individuals who can drive change through innovation and can scale a business. The individuals we seek are also those who welcome feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement and those who demonstrate strong Emotional Intelligence (EQ)," says Jeff Vijungco, Adobe's vice president of global talent.

16 Accenture

2014 Best Companies rank: 90
Current openings: 2,000
Jobs site: careers.accenture.com

What they're looking for: Accenture (ACN) is hiring both entry-level and experienced professionals to work in management consulting, technology, and outsourcing. Some opportunities require skills in SAP, Oracle, Java, Workday, Salesforce.com, Siebel, and Peoplesoft. The company is also looking to recruit individuals with specific industry expertise. Also, Accenture's federal practice is looking for individuals with both technology skills and security clearance.

Job title with the largest number of openings: Entry-level positions. For experienced candidates, there's a demand for technical skills (such as SAP and WorkDay) and industry skills (health and resources) with an increasing focus on mobility and analytics.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "When you are reviewing job descriptions, the No. 1 thing is to pay attention to the basic qualifications for the role. These are 'must haves,' and if you meet them, make sure your resume reflects that clearly. If you don't, keep searching for the role that's right for you. Also, make sure to update your information as necessary. Our recruiters use our robust technology to search our applicant tracking system for candidates on a daily basis, and the more current your information is, the better Accenture can make a match for you," says John Campagnino, managing director of global talent acquisition. "Additionally, our Accenture Talent connection is easy to join online and is open to anyone who is interested in discovering more about what we do at Accenture, how we do it and what makes us different."

17 The Cheesecake Factory

2014 Best Companies rank: 92
Current openings: 1,500
Jobs site: cakecareers.com

What they're looking for: restaurant staff, such as servers, hosts, bartenders, dessert finishers, cashiers, dishwashers, line cooks, prep cooks, stewards, operations support technicians, restaurant managers and kitchen managers, as well as corporate and bakery administration, executives, managers, specialists, and administrative staff

Job title with the largest number of openings: The company is currently looking to hire 580 servers.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "We're seeking candidates with a real passion for delighting our guests, and creating memories for them with our delicious food and hospitality. Leaders in our restaurants also need to show a genuine interest in fostering teamwork and developing and championing their staff members. Our recruiters look for specific examples of these characteristics in a candidate's work history, as well as instances of how they've had a positive impact on the businesses and people they've previously worked with," says Wendy Gerrard, manager of field recruiting.

18 Carmax

2014 Best Companies rank: 54
Current openings: 1,315
Jobs site: carmax.com/careers

What they're looking for: Positions are open in each of the store areas across the country, including sales consultants, business office associates, buyers in training, technicians, detailers and painters. Also, management training positions are available within the sales, business office and operations teams. The home office in Richmond, Virginia has nearly 50 positions available, while CarMax Auto Finance in Kennesaw, Georgia has approximately 20 positions in a wide variety of departments and experience levels.

Job title with the largest number of openings: sales consultants, with more than 250 openings. There are also more than 150 technician openings available.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "CarMax is a growing company that revolutionized the way people buy used cars. We're looking for candidates ready to start their career with CarMax in a fast-paced retail environment. Ideal candidates are knowledgeable about our values and dedicated to serving customers with honesty and integrity each day. Potential associates should highlight how he or she will contribute to our mission and live out our values in everything they do," says Knight Miller, CarMax's manager for recruiting strategy and programs.

19 Quicken Loans

2014 Best Companies rank: 5
Current openings: 1,210
Jobs site: quickenloanscareers.com

What they're looking for: Mortgage Banking, Technology, Marketing, Internships.

Job title with the largest number of openings: The company is looking to hire 110 mortgage bankers as well as 1,000 interns for the spring and summer.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "Do some homework on the company you are interviewing with. Learn everything you can about their business, then use that knowledge to walk into the interview with confidence," says Michelle Salvatore, director of recruiting.

20 Wegmans Food Markets

2014 Best Companies rank: 12
Current openings: 1,200 in the U.S.
Jobs site: wegmans.com/careers

What they're looking for: The vast majority of positions available are customer service roles in our store locations. We also have close to 150 in-store culinary opportunities from entry-level cooks to sous chefs. Wegmans is currently recruiting for 50 positions across corporate, distribution or manufacturing areas.

Job title with the largest number of openings: In-store, customer service roles (across a variety of departments) represent 90% or about 1000 of our total positions available.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "The most important thing we look for is a values match. We look for people who are eager to serve and want to help others live healthier, better lives. If a candidate demonstrates an ability and enthusiasm for learning, we can provide the training, career development and fun, flexible environment where they can be their best," says Kevin Stickles, VP of human resources, who has been working for the company since 1983.

21 Whole Foods Market

2014 Best Companies rank: 44
Current openings: 1,081
Jobs site: wholefoodsmarket.com/careers

What they're looking for: store team members, store team leaders, internal digital media strategists and writers, professional systems analysts, VP of digital, digital creative director, digital designer, UX designer, and more.

Job title with the largest number of openings: store team members, including positions on the technology team.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "Whole Foods Market is a unique work environment with a unique interviewing/selection process. We want to make sure we are selecting the right future Team Member and we want candidates to make sure they are selecting the right company. When a prospective Team Member is able to articulate why they want to work at Whole Foods Market and what led them to the company, we notice. When a prospective Team Member can articulate which of our Core Values resonate with them and why, we notice."

22 Boston Consulting Group

2014 Best Companies rank: 3
Current openings: More than 1,000, with roughly a third in the U.S.
Jobs site: bcg.com/careers/

What they're looking for: all job categories and all practice areas

Job title with the largest number of openings: In 2014, the company is looking to hire hundreds of consultants to work closely with clients to develop a deep understanding of critical business issues, create strategies for chang,e and drive results.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "The majority of our recruits join as consultants or associates. These candidates will complete several case-based interviews. A strong candidate not only will offer solutions to the problem at hand, but also will demonstrate a natural curiosity to explore other, related issues and opportunities. Strong candidates will communicate what makes them unique, how they will contribute to our culture and how they will drive impact for our clients," says Lucy Brady, senior partner responsible for recruiting in the Americas.

23 Intuit

2014 Best Companies rank: 8
Current openings: 1,000
Jobs site: jobs.intuit.com

What they're looking for: product developers, product managers, marketers, software engineers, user experience designers, IT system engineers, tax advisors, inside sales and care professionals, as well as unique openings for data scientists and user experience designers.

Job title with the largest number of openings: The company is looking to hire 309 software engineers and product managers and 260 tax advisor specialists.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "Come prepared and really understand our business. Know that Intuit does more than tax software, and how we impact small business success. I spoke with one gent recently who knew almost more about the team than I did. He took the time to read recent press releases, understand the key competitors and learn where we have room to grow. He made me take a step back and really listen to him," says talent acquisition recruiter Mike Anas.

24 Houston Methodist

2014 Best Companies rank: 46
Current openings: 1,000
Jobs site: houstonmethodistcareers.com

What they're looking for: Many direct patient care and patient support jobs as well as business support including experienced registered nurses, allied health professionals, IT professionals, and others.

Job title with the largest number of openings: Nursing, with nearly 500 jobs.

Secrets to impressing their recruiters: "Other than possessing the necessary experience, educational background and certifications, the secret to impress our recruiters is to explain their alignment with our organizational "I CARE" values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) by discussing how these values have been demonstrated in past experiences," says Willie French, director of talent acquisition.