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Johnson & Johnson
- Rank among business students: 23
- Rank (engineering students): 14
Headquarters: New Brunswick, NJ
No. of employees: 128,100
What makes it great: J&J is the drug and manufacturing company behind Tylenol, Listerine and Splenda. The company's credo to put health care providers, patients and families first shines through in its offices. Work sites often feature exercise facilities, sports teams and even community gardens for employees to enjoy. With offices worldwide and plenty of growth potential, the company offers hires plenty of ways to diversify their careers and sharpen their expertise, says Eddie Stewart, director of university recruiting North America.
What they're looking for: Stress your ability for professional influence, strong communication skills and high ethical standards. Applicants should have something "beyond that summer lifeguard job," Stewart says, to show they're a leader ready to take on challenges.
- Last updated September 25 2014 10:21 AM ET
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