From CNN | Sears and Abbott Labs are two local companies that are hiring, according to a study by CNN and Fortune that asked company representatives what kinds of employees they’re looking to take on. According to the report, Sears has 21,800 positions open, while Abbott Labs has 346. The positions at Sears range from hourly cashiers to corporate vice presidents, while Abbott says it is hiring in areas such as research and development, regulatory affairs, sales, and IT.

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