Headquarters: New York, NY
No. of employees: 14,000
What makes it great: Joining ranks with McKinsey means sharing a lineage with an impressive alumni base -- 300 former employees are CEOs of companies with revenues over $1 billion -- not to mention working for the firm's powerful clientele. The management consultancy prides itself on hiring top-notch talent and invests more than $100 million a year in training. Collaborative teams and supportive mentors are key to company culture.
What they're looking for: New grads usually join the firm as business analysts, and often are hired via McKinsey's internship program. Applicants don't necessarily need a business major. "We are looking for strong problem solvers with potential -- we will teach you the rest," the company's careers site says. The company has a strong client-first mentality, and candidates should demonstrate that mindset as well.
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. More
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