IKEA stands for (Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd); it’s a combination of the founder’s initials, the farm where he grew up and the name of the parish where it was located. IKEA is now the world’s largest distributor of home furniture. IKEA has stores located in the United States, Canada and overseas. Most of the job opportunities are in the U.S.A. and Canada.

There are over 120,000 employees who work in several different departments. IKEA is known for their blue and yellow color scheme and many people who shop at IKEA do so because of the unique brand of ready to assemble furniture and the home decorations that match. Many IKEA stores have a restaurant or food area where you can get breakfast, lunch or dinner, depending on the time of day. You can shop their stores, which are rather large in size and enjoy bargains from around the world.

IKEA is an equal opportunity employer and they welcome all types of diversity to work in their stores. Since they are located around the world they can cater to different cultures but they are geared towards family style living with decorative furniture and accessories. They have been voted the best place to work a few years in a row and rank as one of the best places to work by Fortune magazine. They are also ranked as one of Canada’s best employers. More

Borders is a popular mega bookstore. The company also manages Waldenbooks stores. In total, there are nearly 700 Borders and Waldenbooks stores. The company employs over 20,000 employees around the world. The Borders mission is to create a unique and inviting retail atmosphere by stocking thousands and thousands of books in each store. The stores also sell music and movies, and some retail locations may also have an on-site cafe or coffee shop. The positions at Borders stores range from full time, part time and even seasonal. Workers can work their way up through the ranks, starting as a cashier and getting promoted as Supervisors and Managers. More

Office Max is a retail store devoted to office supplies, computers, and other electronics that essential for operating a business, running an at-home office, or supplying kids with everything needed for school and college. The products are varied from paper clips and file folders to laptop computers and ink cartridges. Practically anything you could need in the business or office setting is provided.

In-store positions with Office Max range from customer service and cashiers to loading and unloading shipments and stocking shelves. Most stores also employ skilled candidates who can help with technical assistance or computer repairs for customers. More

FedEx is one of the best employers to seek out if you need part-time hours or have previous experience in customer service. The company ships packages and freight in mass throughout Canada and the U.S. and has a huge need for package handlers unloading and loading the trucks for shipment between destinations. They also employ a huge number of truck drivers in charge of getting packages where they are going in a timely manner.

FedEx freight handlers are notorious for being satisfied with their jobs and making a nice amount of money while working part-time hours. Drivers experience secure employment without worry of being laid off since there are always thousands of packages to be processed and transported. More

Costco is a fast growing warehouse membership store that has locations in 8 different countries. The warehouse retail locations offer jobs for meat counter workers, to bakers, to pharmacy, deli, optical supply, merchandising staff, sales staff and food court workers. The Costco corporate offices are in need of employees with varying skills sets and job backgrounds including, accounting, publishing, real estate, taxes, technical writing, communications, graphic design and more.

Costco is looking for workers who will be dedicated to the Costco vision of a work atmosphere that is built on ethical behavior. The company’s website says that the work environment of a Costco store is much like a family atmosphere. In addition, Costco employees enjoy good benefits and work security, as well as opportunity for growth within the organization. More

For more than 30 years AutoZone has been a top name in automobile parts and accessories. Today they have over 3,600 stores open across the United States and remain a recognizable name. Their continued forward thinking approach to business has helped them to steadily climb the Fortune 500 list every year. They are considered to be a great employer and offer many good benefits to their staff.

If you’d like to work for AutoZone you’re going to need to first go to the Autozone career page. Once you are there, you can browse the different jobs that are available. More

There will always be businesses that have their lag times during the year. Pep Boys, however, can be considered an exception to this rule since cars break down all the time and need repairs. For those that would like to pursue professional opportunities with Pep Boys, the process has been made quite easy thanks to the availability of online job applications. Simply visiting Pep Boys website and follow the very simple online instructions. It all starts with clicking on “apply now” and it gets even easier from there. The job search page will appear and all you need to do is perform a basic search based on job titles, keywords, geographic region, or combination’s of such things. More

Burlington Coat Factory is a discount chain that markets coats and outerwear at reduced prices. They have also expanded their inventory to include clothing, shoes, fragrances, housewares, accessories, and more. Burlington has over 400 retail stores and they are always looking for retail enthusiasts to join their team of employees. The variety of jobs at Burlington stores range from cashier work to loss prevention, store management, and more. Like most retail jobs, a position at a Burlington Coat Factory store would allow for a flexible schedule. especially if you are in the market for a part time job. The company offers stores discounts, 401K plans, and health, dental and life insurance to their employees. Those who are interested in a long term career will find opportunities for promotion from within. More

Since 1960 Duane Reade has been a vital part of New York City. Primarily a drugstore that also specializes in beauty and cosmetics as well it is an overall good company that has strong New York roots. Currently they have more than 6,000 employees helping to meet the needs of those who visit their stores. Their parent company is now listed as Walgreens although they continue to remain a separate entity. More

As long as there are offices there will be a need for office supplies. As long as there is a need for offices supplies there will be employment opportunities for those wishing to work with retailers that supply such items. Staples remains one of the most popular office supply stores in North America and it is also an excellent place to work. This wishing to seek job opportunities can visit the career section at Staples.com and follow the very simple process for applying online. More