While some people move to Atlanta for the temperate climate and the proximity to great places like Florida and the tropics, most people head here for the great job market. There are jobs aplenty in Atlanta as it has become the commercial capital of the American South. Some huge companies keep their headquarters here and they always seem to be hiring. Let’s take a look at some of Atlanta’s best known employers so you can get your resume ready for action.

More than any other company, Atlanta is closely associated with Coca Cola. The industry giant has one of the most recognized corporate logos on Earth and every year, millions of Americans enjoy hundreds of Coke products. The company is one of the biggest employers in the United States and not only does Coke have its corporate headquarters here, but it also has numerous research facilities and even bottling plants here. If you are thinking about moving to Atlanta, Coke is a great place to start looking for a job.

Atlanta is also home to the Turner Network empire of television stations. Of course, Ted doesn’t own them anymore, but networks like CNN and WTBS are still based here and are always looking for bright new faces. Even if your background has nothing to do with reporting the news or working in television, these employers have thousands of jobs that don’t’ require a degree in journalism or television productions.

Finally, Georgia Tech University is one of the most respected and best known universities in the country. With a huge enrollment and top notch facilities, it is not only a great place to graduate from, it is a great place to go to work at every day. Even if you don’t teach, there are hundreds of jobs available on campus every year.