How do you navigate the job market these days? For many people, the process of finding—and securing—a new professional opportunity can be a rigorous exercise in patience and perseverance. Here at The Muse, we want candidates across all skill levels and industries to make a career match that aligns with their needs, values, and goals. That’s why we’re always spotlighting incredible companies and the openings they’re actively hoping to fill.
Below, you’ll recognize leading organizations like Hachette Book Group (media and publishing), PNC (financial services), and CrowdStrike (cybersecurity). Some employers, like the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the TSA, fall under government and civil services.
And before you revamp your resume and brush up on your interview skills, explore our company profiles. Think of these as additional resources chock full of valuable information that will help you make the right decision. You can also gain insight from real employees who share details about workplace culture and their specific career journeys. For example, Helen Glover, the Innovation Manager at CN, appreciates that the Canada-based railway company has supported her as a woman in tech. “I’ve personally benefited from its generous maternity leave policy and having an on-site daycare is extremely practical,” she says.
Keep reading to learn more about these employers and the variety of roles they have available.
1. CN
For more than 100 years, CN has proudly served customers and communities by delivering goods and services across Canada and the U.S. From the generations of railroading families to new employees who make up the fabric of a diverse and innovative workforce, our people continue to be at the heart of CN’s continuous success.
As a global leader in our industry, we are proud to set an example of safe, innovative, and sustainable practices across our operations. Our focus remains on moving the North American economy forward, while continuing to provide a working environment built on positive collaboration and a customer-centric mindset.
We look forward to welcoming the next generation of railroaders and equipping them with the knowledge they need to embark on their careers.
2. Hachette Book Group
Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. trade publisher and a division of the third largest trade and educational book publisher in the world, Hachette Livre. HBG publishes great books for readers of all ages, more than 1,800 new books annually, in all formats—print, e-book, and audiobook—including many New York Times bestsellers. HBG is a dynamic place to work, a fast-paced and fun environment where new ideas in publishing are actively explored and encouraged. HBG is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Boston, MA; Lebanon, IN; Nashville, TN; Boulder, CO; Philadelphia, PA; Berkeley, CA; North Adams, MA; Chapel Hill, NC; and Portland, OR. HBG also owns Hachette Book Group Canada, Inc., a marketing and publicity company based in Toronto, ON.
3. PNC
PNC Bank is part of one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States. With a coast-to-coast presence, PNC is organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management.
Together, we keep looking for ways to do the boring stuff brilliantly – and make life better for our customers, communities and each other. Sound great? We think so. Now come and help us make boring brilliant.
4. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Massachusetts, fondly referred to as the “Cradle of Liberty” & “the Hub of Technology” and known for award-winning Healthcare and Education, boasts creative and innovative talent. This spirit is embodied in our employees across the Commonwealth. We are bold thinkers and trendsetters! We take a holistic approach to our work, not just thinking about the task at hand today, but thinking about how our decisions affect the whole in the future.
Are you mission-driven? Want to contribute to purposeful work? Are you interested in making an impact in Massachusetts? Join us at the Commonwealth – it’s a great place to work and grow your public service career. Over 42,000 diverse employees are challenged to think creatively to solve problems, collaborate to scale great ideas, and challenge the status quo. Explore the opportunities that the Commonwealth offers and make your mark, today!
5. CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike has always been a mission-focused organization. We hire and develop people based on their merits and alignment to our mission of stopping breaches. Our work requires us to consider problems from all angles. We believe that an open, collaborative environment strengthens our ability to build strong teams, serve our customers and drive innovation.
To improve collaboration in a remote-friendly workplace, we offer many programs that bring our global team together for community and connection. These include our 100 CrowdNeighborhood chapters, which organize in-person meetups worldwide. CrowdStrike provides opportunities for our employees to connect with their colleagues for support, mentoring and professional development; company-wide celebrations and educational initiatives; giving back to their communities; and providing valuable business insights and innovations.
We’ve built a supportive work environment where every CrowdStriker’s unique perspective is valued, and everyone has the power to make a difference — regardless of location, role, or background.
6. Insight Global
This isn’t a place to simply have a job. This is the place to build a lifelong career. One that you’re proud of. One that energizes and motivates you.
At Insight Global, we all begin in the same place. We all start as recruiters to learn the business from the ground up. IG only promotes from within and we hire you based on the assumption that it’s for life. From day one, you are supported by a team of mentors to show you the ropes, provide context, tools, and guidance every step of the way. From there, the sky’s the limit. The opportunities are endless and we’ll partner with you to map your journey based on your unique potential and passion.
7. Transportation Security Administration
The mission of TSA is to protect the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. It is the vision of TSA to act as an agile security agency, embodied by a professional workforce, that engages its partners and the American people to outmatch a dynamic threat. TSA’s impact on national security is unquestionable. For someone looking to build a rewarding career and serve their country, this is the right place. TSA offers opportunities for a wide range of candidates—including experienced professionals, transitioning military personnel, and recent college or high school graduates.
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