Acxiom Corp. Little Rock-based Acxiom Corp., a computer software company specializing in database marketing, employs more than 5,000 people in its offices in the United States, Europe, China and Australia. Employees collect, compile and analyze information about people — what they buy, where they live, etc. — and sell this data to credit card companies and other businesses for their direct mailing lists. Fortune and ComputerWorld magazines have ranked Acxiom as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in America.” Want to learn more? Go to Acxiom.com.

Alltel Corp. You’ve seen the commercials, but did you know that Alltel Corp., which provides wireless, local telephone, long-distance, Internet and high-speed data services to residential and business customers in 35 states, is headquartered in Little Rock? Alltel is Arkansas’ largest and fastest-growing technology-based firm. Alltel is a customer-focused communications company with nearly 12 million customers and $8 billion in annual revenue. A variety of college studies, including degrees in computer science, business administration, marketing, information technology and computer engineering, can get you on board at Alltel. For career information, visit Alltel.com.

Arkansas Business Publishing Group Specializing in niche magazine publishing, Arkansas Business Publishing Group brings together targeted audiences and advertisers that want to reach them while profitably disseminating a variety of high-quality information in a model work environment that has a positive effect on the community. With more than 60 employees in its downtown Little Rock headquarters, ABPG produces award-winning publications in a family-friendly atmosphere. These include Arkansas Business, a weekly business newspaper, Little Rock Family, a monthly parenting magazine, and more than 15 other monthly and annual publications. Job opportunities include positions as advertising sales representatives and coordinators, designers, and writers. To learn more, visit Abpg.com.

Arvest Bank Headquartered in northwest Arkansas, Arvest Bank is a fast-growing company with more than 200 branches and 300 ATMs in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, and more than $8.5 billion in assets. Arvest offers many career opportunities in the areas of management, lending, asset management, information technology, audit and communications as well as banker trainee and leadership development programs. Arvest has a 401(k) monthly matching plan, profit-sharing bonuses, a generous paid time-off structure and progressive benefits. Whether you are looking for part-time or full-time employment, visit Arvest.com for a complete listing of current openings.

Bank of America In addition to more than 5,800 banking centers, Bank of America has a network of more than 16,000 ATMs from coast to coast. Committed to expanding its electronic delivery of products, services and information, the bank developed a powerful suite of home-bank offerings, including the first free online bill pay service. In fact, Bank of America has the largest online banking customer base in the world, with more than 14 million active users, and has been widely recognized as a leader provider of online financial services. Forbes magazine named Bank of America the “Best of the Web,” and Global Finance magazine ranked them as the world’s best consumer Internet bank. Bank of America’s strategy, Community Development Banking, is driven by a ten year goal of depositing $750 billion in community lending and investments. Since 2006, Bank of America has put over $800,000 into the state of Arkansas. For more information, visit Bankofamerica.com.

BEI Technologies Inc. BEI Technologies operates a precision systems and space division in Maumelle that designs, manufactures and markets rotary optical encoders, accelerometers and servo systems. This division serves the space, military and aerospace markets. Specific strengths of the group are high accuracy and reliability knowledge capabilities. The larger application areas for the division include pointing and tracking mechanisms for spacecraft, spacecraft robotic position control, military vehicle turret and gun position control, and military aircraft inertial sensors for flight control. To learn more about job opportunities with BEI Technologies, visit Beissd.com.

Baptist Health For more than 80 years, Baptist Health has been delivering quality health care to the citizens of Arkansas. Baptist Health is the state’s most comprehensive health care system, with more than 120 facilities — including major medical centers, family clinics, and therapy and wellness centers. Baptist Health employs more than 7,000 people and is the state’s fifth-largest employer. Its flagship hospital in Little Rock has a reputation for superior services, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular care, orthopedics, women’s health, helicopter and fixed wing emergency transport, ophthalmology, and organ transplant programs. For a list of nursing and non-nursing positions, visit Baptist-health.com or call the job line at (501) 202-1189.

Deltic Timber Corp. This natural resources company grows and harvests timber and manufactures and markets lumber. Based in El Dorado, the firm owns 438, 200 acres of timberland in Arkansas and Louisiana, manages two sawmills and is engaged in real estate development in Little Rock’s prestigious Chenal Valley neighborhood. Career opportunities exist in both lumber manufacturing and commercial and residential real estate development. Visit Deltic.com.

Dillard’s Inc. Little Rock’s Dillard’s Inc. has emerged as one of the most successful retail chains in the United States, with 328 department stores in 29 states and annual sales of more than $7.8 billion. At its corporate headquarters, a background in information technology can lead to jobs as programmers, data processors and systems specialists. Dillard’s also has a need for architects to assist with store planning and design. For a list of retail positions across the country as well as corporate careers, check out Dillards.com.

FedEx Freight This Harrison hub of FedEx started in 1955 as Garrison Motor Freight, then became American Freightways and is now a multimillion-dollar, less-than-truckload carrier and a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. of Memphis. Careers associated with the trucking industry cover a range of skills and experience. A college degree in business or sales can lead to positions as sales account managers or operations managers, and information technology skills also are needed. Sign up on the company’s Web site to receive more information about college recruitment and internships. For a list of available positions, check out Fedex.com/us/careers.

First Arkansas Bank and Trust First Arkansas Bank & Trust is a family-owned and operated commercial bank with its main office located in Jacksonville, Arkansas, and several branches in central Arkansas. Family ownership and management formore than 50 years gives First Arkansas Bank and Trust confidence to make decisions locally and to be responsive to the needs of their customers in this area. They recently announced a merger with First Team Bank of Heber Springs. The merged bank will have assets of more than $500 million and will employ more than 200 people. Check out Firstarkansasbank.com for more information.

First Security Bancorp Based in Searcy, the privately held First Security Bancorp has more than 60 locations spread across northwest and central Arkansas. With more than 900 employees covering locations throughout the state, the company offers solutions for the financial needs of individuals, businesses and the public sector. Under the First Security Bancorp umbrella is Little Rock-based investment banking affiliate Crews & Associates, plus affiliates in public finance, real-estate development and revitalization, and leasing and mortgage services. First Security’s latest investment in Arkansas is First Security Center, an exciting building in Little Rock’s vibrant River Market District. To learn more, visit its Web site at Fsbancorp.com.

First State Bank This community bank based in Union City, Tennessee, has 28 full service locations in 21 communities throughout west and middle Tennessee. In addition to consumer lending, First State Bank also operates a mortgage company, an insurance company, a specialized agricultural services division, an employee benefits division, investment services, and an indirect auto financing division at various locations across the state. For more information, visit First-state.net.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. Located in Lowell (Benton County), J.B. Hunt is not only Arkansas’ biggest trucking company, it’s also the country’s largest publicly traded trucking firm. Its 2,901 employees make it the 18th-largest employer in the state. Career opportunities at J.B. Hunt are diverse and include information systems, engineering services, transportation logistics, operations management, diesel mechanics and truck driving. Check out Jbhunt.com for more career information and an online application.

Murphy Oil Corp. As one of the largest operators in the Gulf of Mexico, El Dorado-based Murphy Oil Corp. markets crude oil and natural gas liquids from on- and off-shore drilling operations around the world. The corporation also is involved in petroleum and natural gas exploration and production operations worldwide and owns or partially owns three refineries. Go to Murphyoilcorp.com for an online application.

Regions Bank Regions Financial Corp., headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., is a full-service provider of retail and commercial banking, trust, securities brokerage, mortgage, and insurance products and services. Regions Financial Corp. has about $140 billion in assets, making it one of the nation’s top banks. Regions’ banking subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates some 1,900 AmSouth Bank and Regions Bank offices and a 2,400-ATM network in16 states. Its investment and securities brokerage, trust, and asset management division, Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc., provides services from more than 300 offices. Additional information about Regions, which is a member of both the Forbes and Fortune 500, can be found at Regions.com.

Riceland Foods Riceland, a marketing cooperative based in Stuttgart, is the world’s largest rice miller and marketer. College graduates and those with significant scientific knowledge and mechanical skills play key roles in the company, serving as business and department managers, computer programmers, engineering assistants, and lab technicians. For a list of job openings, see Riceland.com.

Simmons First National Corp. This banking, investment and mortgage firm celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2003, having opened in Pine Bluff on March 23, 1903. Since then, it has established 86 financial centers serving customers in 48 communities throughout Arkansas. Simmons First is a $2.5 billion financial holding company with eight affiliate banks in Pine Bluff, Jonesboro, Lake Village, Rogers, Russellville, Searcy, Hot Springs and El Dorado. Visit its Web site at Simmonsfirst.com.

Stephens Inc. Stephens is a Little Rock-based investment and banking firm with a worldwide reputation for excellence. Securities traders and analysts are among the dominant careers at Stephens, but the company deals in special investments, corporate finance, public finance, research, asset management and insurance services. Stephens recruits from top-tier southeastern schools and hires five to 10 analysts each year to complete a two-year program. This program often serves as a stepping stone to top-notch business schools across the nation. For more info, visit Stephens.com.

St. Joseph’s Mercy Health Center This Hot Springs medical center is part of the Sisters of Mercy Health System headquartered in St. Louis. St. Joseph’s is a two-time recipient of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence., which places St. Joseph’s among the top five percent of all acute-care hospitals in the country recognized for their overall clinical excellence. From specialized services for infants to a full range of care for older adults, St. Joseph’s serves the community with quality patient care combined with advanced technology. Recently, the Mercy Heart and Vascular Center was awarded a five-star rating in heart surgery to rank first in Arkansas and among the top 5 percent nationally. For more info, visit Mercyjobs.com..

St. Vincent Health System Established in 1888, St. Vincent offers comprehensive health care services including psychiatric programs and cardiology, urology and women’s services. St. Vincent Health is a member of Catholic Health Initiatives, one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious Catholic health systems and offers comprehensive health care services including cardiology, orthopedics, spine, urology and women’s services. St. Vincent is ranked No. 1 in Arkansas and in the top 5 percent in the nation for overall orthopedic services, joint replacement and spine surgery. Careers in the St. Vincent system range from nursing to radiology technicians to clerical workers. To find out more about job openings at each hospital, visit Stvincenthealth.com.

Thompson Electric Thompson Electric is a medium-sized electrical contracting firm that has been serving the central Arkansas area for more than 20 years. As a merit shop contractor, Thompson Electric participates in the Associated Builders and Contractors Apprenticeship training program. Thompson Electric maintains a staff of 40 to 80 electricians and will competitively bid both commercial and industrial projects throughout the state. The company also is able to offer design and build services for those customers who may have specialized needs. Thompson Electric has completed several projects for large companies in Arkansas, including Acxiom, Alltel, AT&T Arkansas and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. To learn more, visit Thompson-electric.com.

Tyson Foods Inc. More chicken is produced by this Springdale company than any other company in the world, and now Tyson is also the nation’s leading producer of beef. With sales of about $25 billion, Tyson is the second-largest food company in the Fortune 500. Tyson has about 107,000 team members employed at more than 300 facilities throughout the United States and in over 80 countries. Tyson offers a range of career opportunities that require various educational backgrounds, including management, computer technology, poultry science, graphic design, trucking, marketing, finance and sales. Tyson lists all career opportunities at Tysonfoodsinc.com.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The largest retailer in the world, Wal-Mart has three types of operations in Arkansas: its corporate headquarters in Bentonville, its regional distribution centers and its hundreds of retail stores located in almost every town across the state. The company offers a formal 26-week program to train assistant store managers in operations. At Walmartstores.com, you can search for specific careers, submit your résumé online and learn more about the company’s college recruitment process.