With the year coming to a close and a new year on the horizon, now is a great time to consider a fresh start in your career.

With the holiday season ahead, many candidates may be taking a break from job hunting. A lull in applications may, however, provide a perfect opportunity to discover exciting new career paths, job positions and global companies. 

The following prime employers for women are still recruiting right through the holiday season. As always, they encourage women to apply and to bring their fresh perspectives, whole selves, and diverse experiences to the organization.

Apply for a job with HCL Technologies

HCL is a next-generation global technology company that helps enterprises reimagine their businesses for the digital age. Its technology products, services, and engineering are built on four decades of innovation, with a world-renowned management philosophy, a strong culture of invention and risk-taking, and a relentless focus on customer relationships. HCL upholds a culture of ideapreneurship, which puts employees at the forefront of innovation. Employees are empowered to collaborate with each other and with customers to seed, nurture and harvest ideas. This innovation and collaboration culture has given rise to a number of key enablers and tools to bring about a business impact.

Find out more about how women work at HCL and check out all HCL's job vacancies.

Medtronic is a leading company to work for

Medtronic believes in the power of medical technology to improve lives. One of the largest medical device companies in the world, its products treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, cranial and spine robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. The company's mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Medtronic's people make it possible. Employees are valued for their diverse perspectives and are encouraged to be themselves.

Learn more about what kind of work women do for Medtronic, then research all Medtronic's job vacancies.

Capgemini is a tremendously supportive employer to work for

Capgemini is is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. At Capgemini, employees work with the world’s leading brands to enhance and transform the way they do business. They do this by applying the human touch to business and technology. Life at Capgemini is also dynamic and fun, a place where people love to work. The company offers a rewarding career with freedom, full of learning and development opportunities and the support to help employees achieve their best.

Read up on the women work do at Capgemini and research the company's latest job vacancies.

Eaton makes what matters work and has brilliant jobs on offer

A leading power management company, Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Eaton gives people tools to use power more efficiently, helps companies do business more sustainably, and encourages each and every employee at Eaton to think differently about its business, its communities - and the positive impact they can have on the world.

Learn more about what happens at Eaton and read about the work women do for Eaton, take a look at their job and career options.

AECOM jobs see employees helping solve the world’s most complex challenges

AECOM is the world’s premier infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for generations to come. Employees at AECOM are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. By connecting the largest network of professional expertise in the industry, AECOM is finding new approaches and better answers to the toughest challenges. All thanks to employees who want to push the limits of what’s possible to build legacies for generations to come.

Read about how the women at AECOM contribute to the company's success, then find a great job for your next career move.

Arcadis careers can shape the future of the world

Arcadis is a leading global Design and Consultancy firm for natural and built assets. Applying its deep market sector insights and collective design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services we work in partnership with their clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes. Guided by the company's vision to improve quality of life, Arcadis employees have opportunities to shape the future of the world in a people-focused and collaborative culture that delivers innovation, excellence and client success.

Find out what kind of women the women at Arcadis do and explore the wide range of career vacancies that Arcadis has on offer.

Schneider Electric has such a wide range of jobs on offer 

Schneider Electric believes access to energy and digital is a basic human right. Led by its purpose is to empower everyone to make the most of its energy and resources, its bridges progress and sustainability for all. Employees help drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies to realise the full efficiency and sustainability opportunities for businesses around the world. Schneider Electric welcomes people from all walks of life who dare to disrupt and turn bold ideas into reality.

Hear from the women who work for Schneider Electric and research what great jobs could match your strengths and experience.

The EBRD invests in changing lives

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) works across three continents, furthering progress towards market-oriented economies and the promotion of private and entrepreneuriai initiative. EBRD's mission could not be achieved without its valuable and talented employees. The EBRD recruits talented and driven individuals to work in its London headquarters and resident offices spread across the countries where it invests.

Find out more about how women work at the EBRD and check out the all the EBRD's latest job vacancies.

At Nottingham Trent University you can stretch yourself 

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) employees are united by a common goal of becoming committed to its goal of becoming the University of the Future. NTU offers many opportunities for employees to develop personally and professionally, to impact people’s lives, to be part of and create change, to innovate and to deliver service excellence.  If your ideas are big and bold enough and will make an impact, NTU can help you develop your skills and reach your full potential.

Read abut the women who work at Nottingham Trent University and learn about their achievements. Then check out NTU's job vacancies and apply for a great role that could be the start of a rewarding next chapter.

Many more great organizations to work for

Explore the many progressive organizations who actively support women's career development and have a wide variety of exciting jobs available.

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