World's Top Employers for New Grads

• Rank among business students: 14
• Rank (engineering students): 3

Headquarters: Munich, Germany
No. of employees: 111,400

What makes it great: This automaker's lineup of vehicles appeal to all types of car enthusiasts, from the classic (Rolls Royce), to the stylish (BMW), to the personality-filled (MINI). And the company is on the rise, with global sales soaring to record levels last year.

Meanwhile, BMW wants to foster a supportive and challenging work environment as well as a healthy work-life balance to help turn "a profession into a vocation," its careers site says.

What they're looking for: The carmaker seeks passionate, opinionated team players with "petrol in their blood." Internships are available, as well as an 18-month global leadership development program meant to prime recent graduates for management positions. There are openings in engineering, software development, human resources and other divisions.

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