Hey all, I was wondering if anyone knows which company in the US hires the most fresh college graduates directly out of school. Wondering more about this for job hunting purposes and trying to figure out where I might have a better shot of landing a position after graduation. Thanks!
A lot of major companies are known for hiring fresh college graduates on a regular basis but the list may vary slightly depending on your field of study and interest.
As per the annual survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, some of the top hirers of fresh college talent include large companies like Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and KPMG. These companies primarily recruit for roles in finance, consulting, and accounting.
Tech giants such as Apple, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are also known for regularly bringing on fresh graduates for a wide range of roles in technology, product management, and business operations among others.
In the retail sector, companies like Walmart and Target are known to recruit new graduates for managerial and business operations roles.
The healthcare sector also sees companies like Mayo Clinic and Johnson & Johnson recruiting fresh college graduates.
Remember, though, that the volume of hiring doesn't necessarily correlate to ease of entry. Lots of these companies are highly competitive, and they can afford to be selective since they draw large volumes of applications. For the best shot at getting hired as a new grad, consider not only the volume a company hires but also the company culture, what skills they value, and how well those align with your own qualifications and interests.
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