Bank of America
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Layoffs since 2008: 7,500 (does not include 35,000 layoffs at Merrill Lynch in 2008, right before B of A purchased the investment bank)
New openings: 4,620
Biggest needs: computer consultants, risk managers, administrative assistants, "change consultants"
Where: Charlotte, N.C.; New York; Plano, Texas; Simi Valley, Calif.; Jacksonville, Fla.
Sources: Challenger, Gray and Christmas; Indeed.com













