Not all people are lucky enough to land their dream job. Because the truth is that most of the time, the reason does not come down to talent and ability but rather to bad timing. How often does one see a great company only to find out that they are currently not hiring?

So here is a good list of five amazing companies that are hiring now. But of course, before attempting to apply to any of on the list, check out Jobs & Hire's guide to creating that perfect resume.

Amplify

This company is dedicated to taking education to another level. According to the site, The Muse, this is what Amplify does: "In addition to providing educational institutes with cutting-edge classroom technology, Amplify also offers professional expertise to help integrate the programs into daily planning."

Philips

Philips is one of the most well-known brands in the world. And the good news is that their health products division is currently hiring. Jobs include engineers, managers, and researchers.

Lean Plum

According to Lean Plum, their company is "A single solution for mobile ROI: Deliver mobile engagement, from messaging to the in-app experience, with the only platform designed for intelligent action." This techie company has positions in the field of sales, marketing, and software engineering.

Fluxx

This is a company committed to bridge companies to non-profit foundations to create impact. The youthful company currently has a lot of opening right now. The available work ranges from account representatives, accountants, to product designers.

Nextiva

This fun company is focused on bringing cloud-based business solutions to their clients. The company has already amassed a 500 manpower team and is looking to hire more. Among the multitude of hiring opportunities that they offer are software engineering, channel managing, technical support, porting specialist and account development.