List Cites Best Workplaces for Recent College Grads
by Tasha Naatz, Experience.com
You've just returned to school from your beloved hometown and much-needed winter break. What's the one thing you won't miss hearing -- how about, "So, what do you plan on doing after graduation?"
For hundreds of thousands of students, the start of this final term before graduation means that the crunch is on and the search for potential jobs has begun. But, have no fear, Experience.com and Yahoo! HotJobs have done the research for you, and compiled our list of the Top 20 Best Places to Work for Recent College Grads.
Getting the Real Story
From literally A (Accenture) to Z (ZS Associates), we narrowed down employers ranging in industries such as, insurance, hospitality, and consulting.
With Gen Y'ers more determined and focused than ever to acquire the job of their dreams, employers are taking steps to make their workplaces Gen Y-friendly. Our survey has put the spotlight on those employers who have made the extra effort, and who have been the most successful at it.
At the tail end of 2008, we contacted corporate recruiters and top employers to respond to our survey. From there, we narrowed the pool down, and then conducted interviews with the employer finalists and their actual recent college grad hires within the company, to get the real stories.
What The Employees Like
Here are some examples:
Jose Caban, who works for Electronic Arts (EA), has an Xbox 360 and three Playstation 3's at his desk, and loves the meeting room that has a ball-pit (yes, think Chuck E. Cheese). "Our job is to make games that are fun to play, and making said games is both fun and challenging."
Target's Tara Pacheco began her career path at the company with two internships while she was still in school. "From day one at Target, work-life balance development is strived for, in order to retain talent."
Nikolay Yakovlev, at Accenture, was truly intrigued by the original and interesting perks/programs that his current company had to offer, besides the standard benefits. "Accenture recognizes that personal success drives company success."
Sodexo's Will Leader also started his career at the company as an intern. "At Sodexo, we are given the freedom to work with the tools that we are given."
Julia Watson, who works for Sherwin-Williams, didn't originally intend to make a full-time career at her Top 20 Employer. "Every position at Sherwin-Williams is valued. The company looks up to Gen Y as the future."
Qualcomm's Nathan Pletcher was hired full time for his current position shortly after graduation in 2008. "Qualcomm is not just another technology company. They really distinguish themselves by being a good corporate citizen in terms of the environment, and by serving the community."
The 20 selected employers (view the list) represent a range of impressive perks that college grads can hope to find in their first jobs -- ranging from generous salaries to workplace flexibility, from enviable benefits to serious growth opportunities.
by Tasha Naatz, Experience.com
You've just returned to school from your beloved hometown and much-needed winter break. What's the one thing you won't miss hearing -- how about, "So, what do you plan on doing after graduation?"
For hundreds of thousands of students, the start of this final term before graduation means that the crunch is on and the search for potential jobs has begun. But, have no fear, Experience.com and Yahoo! HotJobs have done the research for you, and compiled our list of the Top 20 Best Places to Work for Recent College Grads.
Getting the Real Story
From literally A (Accenture) to Z (ZS Associates), we narrowed down employers ranging in industries such as, insurance, hospitality, and consulting.
With Gen Y'ers more determined and focused than ever to acquire the job of their dreams, employers are taking steps to make their workplaces Gen Y-friendly. Our survey has put the spotlight on those employers who have made the extra effort, and who have been the most successful at it.
At the tail end of 2008, we contacted corporate recruiters and top employers to respond to our survey. From there, we narrowed the pool down, and then conducted interviews with the employer finalists and their actual recent college grad hires within the company, to get the real stories.
What The Employees Like
Here are some examples:
Jose Caban, who works for Electronic Arts (EA), has an Xbox 360 and three Playstation 3's at his desk, and loves the meeting room that has a ball-pit (yes, think Chuck E. Cheese). "Our job is to make games that are fun to play, and making said games is both fun and challenging."
Target's Tara Pacheco began her career path at the company with two internships while she was still in school. "From day one at Target, work-life balance development is strived for, in order to retain talent."
Nikolay Yakovlev, at Accenture, was truly intrigued by the original and interesting perks/programs that his current company had to offer, besides the standard benefits. "Accenture recognizes that personal success drives company success."
Sodexo's Will Leader also started his career at the company as an intern. "At Sodexo, we are given the freedom to work with the tools that we are given."
Julia Watson, who works for Sherwin-Williams, didn't originally intend to make a full-time career at her Top 20 Employer. "Every position at Sherwin-Williams is valued. The company looks up to Gen Y as the future."
Qualcomm's Nathan Pletcher was hired full time for his current position shortly after graduation in 2008. "Qualcomm is not just another technology company. They really distinguish themselves by being a good corporate citizen in terms of the environment, and by serving the community."
The 20 selected employers (view the list) represent a range of impressive perks that college grads can hope to find in their first jobs -- ranging from generous salaries to workplace flexibility, from enviable benefits to serious growth opportunities.
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