25.  IBM

2017 top new grad employers
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It's almost like being on campus again -- at IBM, hires are assigned to multidisciplinary teams designed to promote collaboration and diverse perspectives. Teams may include recent grads in fields from engineering to design to digital marketing, says spokesperson Carrie Altieri. And there are lots of other young professionals around: More than 40% of the workforce is made up of millennials, Altieri says.

Many new grads aren't entirely sure what they want coming out of school -- IBM not only recognizes that, it says it's ok. To support career movement and empower employees, IBM uses AI tools to track employees' skills and feed them relevant openings. Last year alone, 20,000 IBM employees moved into new internal positions.

Hiring managers look for applicants who show curiosity, an awareness of what's going on in the world, an understanding of the industry and a desire to learn. --R.M.

First published June 30, 2017: 4:35 PM ET
Source: Data source: Universum Global
How we pick the Top Employers for New Grads: Think of it as a popularity contest for companies: Every year research firm Universum Global ranks the most desirable employers, based on where undergraduate students around the world say they'd most like to work after graduation. Rankings here are for business students. For engineering/IT rankings, see the full list. More

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