Every time you turn on the news we’re hearing about massive layoffs, plant closings and company bankruptcies.  God willing no one reading this has been affected however the truth is we all have.  This is the worst economic situation some are saying since the Great Depression.

However as many big companies are cutting back here’s a list of 20 top employers who are actually HIRING with at least 350 openings each right now. The fields of Healthcare, Technology and information systems are arenas that thus far have proven recession proof.  If you’re out of work and fit the description, please contact the HR departments for these companies immediately.

1. Edward Jones – financial advisers, branch office administrators (1,040 Job Openings)
2. Google – people operations, engineering, product mgmt, legal, sales (350 Job Openings)
3. Wegman’s Food Markets – store positions (2000 Job Openings)
4. Cisco Systems – engineering, customer advocacy (500 Job Openings)
5. Genetech – CFO group, commercial, mfr, legal, product development (585 Job Openings)
6. Methodist Hospital System – mgmt, nursing, clinical and non-clinical, entry-level, admin, clerical (400 Job Openings)
7. Whole Foods Market – retail, admin, IT (800 Job Openings)
8. Microsoft – software design, HR, financial analysts, admin, marketing, sales (Thousands of Job Openings)
9. Burns & McDonnell – engineering, architecture, construction mgmt (400 Job Openings)
10. Ernst & Young – assurance, tax, advisory (2800 Job Openings)
11. Booz Allen Hamilton – software and sys engineers, intel analysts (1,046 Job Openings)
12. KPMG – admin, IT, tax, audit (Thousands of Job Openings)
13. PricewaterhouseCoopers – talent assurance, tax, advisory (500 Job Openings)
14. Scripps Health – execs, mgrs, RN, pharmacists (442 Job Openings)
15. Mayo Clinic – nursing, health care pros, admin (1,000 Job Openings)
16. Baptist Health South Florida – RNs, health pros, admin (728 Job Openings)
17. Bright Horizons – school staff, school leadership, benefits, payroll, property mgmt. (387 Job Openings)
18. Publix Supermarkets – retail, distribution, other support (900+ Job Openings)
19. T-Mobile – Sales, Operations, HR, etc. (2,163 Job Openings)
20. Accenture – IT/Corporate Positions (Thousands of Job Openings)

Shout to: Fortune via Young Black Professional Guide