By Beth Braverman and Andy Landolfi @CNNMoney June 29, 2016: 2:49 PM ET
21. Johnson & Johnson
21 of 25
From Band-Aids and Tylenol to cancer and Alzheimer's research, J&J offers employees the chance to work on products and projects that touch a billion lives on a day-to-day basis.
Got a thirst to explore? New hires have the chance to work abroad -- the company operates in 60 countries including South Africa, Singapore and France.
Aside from relevant work experience and a strong academic background, J&J looks for passion and potential in prospective hires, says Sjoerd Gehring, global head of recruiting at J&J. Recruits are expected to keep their eye on larger corporate goals, he says, and go above and beyond their basic job tasks. --A.L.
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