These companies are hiring new graduates

Graduation ceremonies are the big finish to years of hard work and anxiety. The exams, the essays, the all-nighters -- they all lead to this piece of paper. Of course, college is about more than the diploma itself, but for that one day all that matters is crossing the stage with your classmates. And that's when you realize you're no longer a student. You're an adult who needs a job and has to start repaying those student loans.

The job market for graduates is tough -- and it is steadily getting tougher. According to the report "Visions of Britain 2020" by Friends Provident, there will be more than 9 million graduates by 2020, an increase by nearly 50 per cent to today's number. This reflects the demands of the knowledge economy -- and it means graduates will need to work harder and harder to stand out from the competition.

Fortunately, many employers are looking for workers just like you. New graduates are ideal candidates for many reasons -- you're educated, energetic and looking to enter a new industry.

These companies are ready to hire new graduates now:

The Army
If you want to get ahead in your career, why not start with a job in the Army. There is a range of opportunities from front line combat through to vital support roles in HR, administration, engineering, logistics and communications. Whatever path is right for you, you'll enjoy excellent training and development, with the chance to earn qualifications that will serve you well in both military and civilian life.
Open positions: Whatever your job, if you become a Soldier in the British Army, you will begin with 14 weeks of basic training. Right now, the following opportunities are available: Apprenticeship, Infantry Soldier, Ammunition Technician, Logistic Supply Specialist, Communication Systems Engineer, Combat HR Specialist, Intelligence Operative.

Hertz
... is the world's largest vehicle renting organisation and operates from approximately 8000 locations in 145 countries worldwide. Hertz began 2010 with a head start after winning several awards, including "Best Car Rental Company in Europe". This is no surprise, because in 2009 Hertz also successfully competed against its competitors by winning 16 awards, including the most prestigious award for "Best Car Rental Company Worldwide" -- for the 16th time in a row.
Open positions: Hertz offers exciting career opportunities for starters, but also for experienced managers. Hertz is recruiting Customer Service Representatives all throughout Europe.

The Training Room
... is a chosen provider of employees to the UK's leading leisure companies, which include David Lloyd Leisure, Esporta, Virgin Active, Greens Health and Fitness, L A Fitness PT, On Board Spa Company (Cruise Ships) and Mark Warner Holidays (overseas placements).
Open positions:  Despite the current economic conditions, there is a high demand for personal trainers -- in particular the professional, highly skilled graduates of The Training Room. During your training you will get interviews with many employers offering an average starting OTE of £20K - £30K.

Hilton Worldwide
... is a leading global hospitality company, with over 3,000 hotels totaling over 500,000 hotel rooms in 80 countries and territories. The company already has over 100,000 team members worldwide who have access to a wide range of benefits, training and development support.
Open positions: Hilton has a variety of opportunities whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out in this industry, e.g. in the areas of catering, hospitality, senior management or customer service.

Dell
... is a leading technology provider to commercial enterprises around the world. Based in Round Rock, Texas, Dell employs more than 76,500 people worldwide. The company sells personal computers, servers, data storage devices, network switches, software, and computer peripherals. Dell ships about 140,000 systems per day, on average -- that's more than one every second.
Open positions: Dell offers many career paths, e.g. in sales, customer service & support, IT or engineering.

Capita Resourcing
With over 200 staff employed in offices nationwide, Capita Education Resourcing has become one of the most successful education recruitment businesses in the UK. Over the past twelve years, Capita Education Resourcing has developed a reputation for high quality service to its schools, nurseries and colleges and this ongoing commitment to quality and service was recognised by the Department for Children Schools and Families (DCSF) when they were rewarded the prestigious Quality Mark for education recruitment agencies.
Open positions: As one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists, Capita Education Resourcing has opportunities for teaching assistants, nursery nurses, teachers, lecturers, school support staff and NQTs.

Barclays
... provides banking and investment management services to over 20 million people in more than 60 countries. More than 110,000 employees around the globe work to make Barclays one of the top five financial institutions in the world. Barclays is equally focused on the quality of support they provide as an employer, and on helping their own people to be the best they can be.
Open positions: Barclays has a great demand for cashiers across the UK.

Starbucks
In 1971, an unassuming little coffee shop opened in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. More than thirty years and millions of lattes later, it has grown into one of the world's largest and most recognisable brands. Starbucks has become a career destination for thousands of unique and charismatic individuals.
Open positions: Starbucks has jobs available in the areas of retail, management, sales, catering/hospitality or administrative.