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Just as high school and college graduates enter the job market this summer, a research initiative has released two top 10 lists ranking the best employers for recent graduates looking for their first job.
It’s not difficult to find an online list of good jobs for new graduates. However, the new list is drawn from a detailed data review covering approximately 12 million workers, 55,000 jobs and 1,750 employers.
The top employers list, released on June 29, is part of a larger project called “Where You Work Matters,” which assesses how well employers develop, reward and retain talent.
According to our analysis, all 20 companies on the list excel at providing early career jobs that provide skills and training to entry-level employees. Employers also allow employees to grow by getting promoted or looking for a better job at another company.
This ranking takes into account another important variable: whether an employer is hiring.
“This is an unprecedented assessment that combines quality of work with quantity of employment,” said Rajiv Chandrasekaran, managing director of the Schultz Family Foundation.
Where You Work Matters is a partnership between the Schulz Foundation and the Burning Glass Institute. Both organizations are committed to promoting economic opportunity and mobility.
Chandrasekaran said the purpose of the top 10 list is to direct young people to employers who are actively hiring graduates for jobs that can sow the seeds of meaningful careers.
This rating is based on data from millions of real workers showing their pay, retention, and promotion patterns in posts on LinkedIn, Indeed, and other sites.
“Everything is based on what actually happened to people,” Chandrasekaran said.
Chandrasekaran urged freshers to search beyond the two top-10 lists. The Where You Work Matters site allows visitors to search for high-quality jobs and explore thousands of potential employers and jobs.
The top 10 companies for recent college graduates are:
Below are the 10 companies identified by this initiative as the best companies for new graduates to work for.
- Accenture. This global professional services firm has earned the site’s highest rating, the Platinum Badge, for professions such as Business Intelligence Analyst and Data Scientist.
- Kai. This global technology company has top ratings for jobs like IT Systems Analyst and Management Analyst.
- Capital One. This financial services company is top-rated for fields such as data scientists and software engineers.
- Cardinal Health. This global healthcare company has earned platinum ratings for jobs such as clinical research coordinator and manufacturing engineer.
- Cognizant Technology Solutions. This global professional services firm is top-rated for software engineers, web developers, and more.
- Deloitte. This global professional services firm is top-rated in areas such as blockchain engineers and financial risk specialists.
- Lockheed Martin. This global security and aerospace company has a strong reputation in fields such as aerospace engineers and budget analysts.
- Northrop Grumman. This global aerospace and defense company is top-rated for jobs like manufacturing engineer and supply chain manager.
- PwC. Our global professional services network has achieved platinum ratings in professions such as business intelligence analyst and tax preparer.
- Tesla. This automaker is top-rated for jobs like automotive engineers and data scientists.
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And the 10 companies identified by the initiative as the best companies for recent high school graduates to work for are:
- Best buy. The retailer has earned platinum ratings for occupations such as customer service representatives and warehouse and inventory processing workers.
- Chick-fil-A. This restaurant chain receives top marks in areas such as short order cooking and cafeteria attendants.
- compass group. This global food service company has achieved platinum ratings in areas such as restaurant cooks and servers.
- enterprise rental car. We have a strong reputation for positions such as customer service representatives, retail sales and service associates.
- H.E.B. The supermarket chain has top ratings for occupations such as bakers and food service workers.
- Marriott International. The global hospitality company has earned Platinum badges for professions such as cafeteria attendants and restaurant cooks.
- Panera bread. The bakery and cafe chain has top ratings for jobs such as delivery drivers and short-order cooks.
- Spartan Nash. This food company receives top ratings for jobs such as bakery and kitchen staff.
- TJX. The retailer has earned platinum ratings for jobs such as customer service representatives and retail sales and service associates.
- UPS. Global Delivery Services is highly rated for positions such as customer service representatives and shipping/receiving clerks.
