Unless the aviation industry adds 255,000 more pilots in 10 years, airlines won’t be able to sustain their current growth rate or handle an expected increase in customer traffic. [More]
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Starbucks CEO Says Company Will Hire 10,000 Refugees At Stores Around World
By 1.30.17
Amid efforts by the Trump administration to curb immigration, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz announced over the weekend that his company “will neither stand by, nor stand silent, as the uncertainty around the new Administration’s actions grows with each passing day.” [More]
Online And Offline Retailers Get Started On Their Seasonal Hiring
By 10.3.16
Yes, it’s only the beginning of October, but it’s time for retailers to start preparing for the season of unbridled commerce. This year, retailers are finding that the labor market is more tight, and they need to plan ahead and maybe even offer extras to entice the best seasonal workers. [More]
Hey You! Consumerist Is Looking For A Weekend Writer
October 3, 2014
As you may have noticed, we don’t do much updating on weekends. It’s not because we don’t want to. Maybe you could help us correct this lapse in coverage. We’re currently looking for a freelance writer to cover weekends on Consumerist to keep the good stuff flowing seven days a week. [More]
If You Dream Of Playing Piano While Shucking Clams, We Know A Place That’s Hiring
By 7.23.14
Did you put yourself through music school by working at a seafood restaurant? Well now you can put both your piano skills and your clam-shucking chops to good use at the same time. [More]
Consumer Reports Hiring Secret Shoppers In 4 States
December 3, 2013
UPDATE: The application period for this position is now closed. [More]
Starbucks To Hire 10,000 Vets, Military Spouses In Coming Years
By 11.6.13
As part of its plan to increase its workforce while helping military personnel transition to civilian work, Starbucks is announcing today that, over the next five years, it intends to hire at least 10,000 armed forces veterans and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. [More]
Final Reminder: Consumerist Is Hiring In D.C.
October 25, 2013
We’ve already received a lot of applications for our new editorial position based in Washington, D.C., but we want to make sure we hear from as many qualified candidates as possible, so here’s a final reminder to get your resume in before we begin the vetting process. [More]
Consumerist Is Hiring In D.C.!
October 22, 2013
A short while back, we mentioned that Consumerist was looking for a freelance writer based in the Washington, D.C., area. We’ve subsequently put some more thought into that position and realized it should be a full-time staff job (one that is not subject to federal sequesters and furloughs). So if you’re based in or around D.C. and want to be an integral part of the Consumerist team, get your CVs ready! [More]
Get Your Resume Ready, Consumer Reports Is Hiring A Social Media Manager
September 20, 2013
If you’ve got experience as a social media professional, this might be your lucky day, as our pals at Consumer Reports are currently hiring for a Social Media Manager. [More]
Hey Electronics Experts, Consumer Reports Is Hiring
July 24, 2013
Our more respectable siblings over at Consumer Reports have an opening for a passionate electronics industry expert, and since we know there are more than a few of you out there reading Consumerist, we figured it was worth bringing to your attention. [More]
Always Wanted To Be A Mystery Shopper? Consumer Reports Needs You
By 4.19.11
UPDATE: The application period is now closed. Thank you for the wonderful responses! We’re going through the applications now! [More]
Like Pizza? Maybe You Should Work For The TSA
By 7.13.10
One would think that in these tough economic times, placing a help-wanted ad in the paper or online would be sufficient for netting employers a pile of resumes. But the Transportation Safety Administration has decided to target a very specific demographic in the Washington, D.C., area — pizza eaters. [More]
This Job Isn't For You If You're Unemployed
By 6.7.10
From Casino Royale: Vesper Lynd: “Am I going to have a problem with you, Mr. Bond?”
James Bond: “No, don’t worry, you’re not my type.”
Vesper Lynd: “Smart?”
James Bond: “Single.” [More]
Microsoft Favors Braun Over Brains In Store Employees
By 8.24.09
Thinking about going for a job at one of those snazzy new Microsoft Stores? Time to stock up on the Creatine and start pumping iron, because Microsoft will need you to be able to lift 75 pounds. That’s like two Paris Hiltons!
