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Wal-Mart Career - Is it for you?
Thinking about pursuing a career at Wal Mart? No doubt you've heard many things about working at Wal Mart, some good and some bad. While considering a Wal-Mart career, do know that Wal-Mart has come under some heat by community activists due to low wages and, some say, Wal-Mart's health benefits. As always, it's good to do your research. We are providing information about Wal-Mart career options that we found off their website, walmartstores.com. We also have information on our site about other career options and fields you might also want to look into.
What kinds of jobs are available at Wal Mart?
Most of us probably think that the only jobs at Wal Mart are the store associates you see when you visit a Wal Mart. While you can apply for a position at Wal Mart in one of their stores, there are many more career positions at Wal Mart that most people don't even think about. For example, did you know that Wal Mart hires pilots? Wal-Mart Aviation began in 1969 to transport Wal Mart associates all over the world, therefore Wal Mart hires pilots, airplane maintenance personnel, operations experts, schedulers and administrative staff to help support their flight operations.
Wal Mart also hires optometrists and lab personnel to work in one of their 2,300 optical locations and 4 Optical laboratories.
Below are just some of the many career positions available at Wal Mart, information which may also be found on their website, Walmartstores.com:
Store cashiers
Store Manager - Wal Mart has a store manager training program which lasts 17-19 weeks
Claims and Benefits Administrator
Attorney (counsel)
Programmer/Analyst
Administrative Assistant
Financial Analyst
Benefits Consultants
Invoice Processor
Manager
Auditor
Manager of Fabric
Accounts Payable
Buyers
Call Center Phone Agent
Paralegal
Walmart.com personnel
Benefits of a Wal Mart Career:
Health
Wal Mart offers the following health benefit options:
Associates' Medical Plan
Discounted dental fee plan
Life insurance
Business travel insurance while on company business
Disability insurance
Limited medical plan for temporary associates
Education
Scholarships to associates and associates' children
GED reimbursement
Other Benefits
Child care discounts with national child care providers
Profit sharing and 401K Plan
Associate discount card
Associate stock purchase plan
Vacation pay based on length of service with the company
How to apply for a job at Wal-Mart:
Applying for a job online at Wal Mart's a little tricky. While you may be tempted to type in www. walmartjobs.com, wal mart jobs.com or wal mart jobs .com, none of these options will work. It used to be www hiringcenter.walmartstores.com was the place to go, but that has changed. Here is the new direct link to apply for a job at Wal-Mart: www.walmartstores.com/Careers. Good luck!
The Wal Mart site is a bit confusing, so if you're looking for a job at your local Wal Mart store, you might also wish to apply on site at the store.
While you're at it, why don't you look around at this site for more tips and information on other careers that might be of interest to you, such as:
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Paralegal Study
Criminal Justice Career
Dental Assistant Career
Truck Driving Training
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