Employers Hiring the Class of 2009

25 Employers Hiring the Class of 2009

What are employers looking for? Obviously, certain job requirements like education, technical skills and years of experience will vary from one employer to the next, namely:
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Possess entrepreneurial spirit

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

· Proven track record of success

· Strong work ethic

· Demonstrated leadership

· Competitive attitude

· Goal-oriented and results-driven

· Internship experience in related fields

· Must thrive in a team environment and work well with others

· Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

· Strong educational background

If you're a recent college graduate looking for work, here are 25 companies that are hiring recent college graduates this year:

1. AllstateIndustry: InsuranceEstimated new graduate hires: 800Open positions: Claims adjuster trainees; financial analysts; investment analysts; actuarial assistants; application developers (IT); business analysts (IT)

2. ArcadisIndustry: Engineering Estimated new graduate hires: 30-40 Open positions: Geologists; environmental scientists; engineers (civil, geological, geotechnical and transportation)

3. CbeyondIndustry: TechnologyEstimated new graduate hires: 250Open positions: Sales associates

4. Dish NetworkIndustry: Television entertainment providerEstimated new graduate hires: 40-70Open positions: Various

5. GeicoIndustry: Insurance and financial servicesEstimated new graduate hires: 300Open positions: Business operations and IT management; supervisory leadership programs; management trainees; liability claims representatives; auto damage trainees; sales and service representatives; actuarial assistants; analysts; IT programmers; Web developers; systems analysts

6. GMACIndustry: Finance and bankingEstimated new graduate hires: 40-50 graduates to start in 2010 (recruiting on campuses in fall 2009)Open positions: Finance; risk; treasury; audit and IT jobs

7. Harris Corp.Industry: Communications and information technologyEstimated new graduate hires: 170Open positions: Engineering (software, mechanical, electrical, network); geospatial analysis; supply chain and procurement; accounting and finance

8. Kaplan Higher EducationIndustry: Education Estimated new graduate hires: 250Open positions: Corporate; operations and ground campus positions in marketing; finance; sales and human resources

9. The Kroger Co.Industry: Grocery and retailEstimated new graduate hires: 800Open positions: Information systems; engineering; corporate audit; retail; store management development program; career training program in manufacturing

10. Maxim Healthcare ServicesIndustry: Health care Estimated new graduate hires: 500Open positions: Entry-level sales recruiters

11. Perot SystemsIndustry: Information technologyEstimated new graduate hires: 50Open positions: Business analysts; project coordinators; desk side support technicians; revenue cycle representatives

12. Quest DiagnosticsIndustry: Health careEstimated new graduate hires: 20-30Open positions: Finance; human resources IT; sales; marketing and operations jobs

13. Rite Aid Corp.Industry: Retail pharmacy Estimated new graduate hires: 250-350Open positions: Entry-level management trainees; store management

14. Robert Bosch LLCIndustry: Technology and servicesEstimated new graduate hires: 20Open positions: Professional development training (bachelor's level candidates) and junior management program (master's level candidates)

15. Ryder System Inc.Industry: TransportationEstimated new graduate hires: 300Open positions: Customer logistics specialists; logistics engineers; rental management trainees

16. Sabre HoldingsIndustry: Information technologyEstimated number of new hires: eight Open positions: Programmers; developers; marketing; business operations (finance)

17. Sara LeeIndustry: Food and beverageEstimated new graduate hires: 30Open positions: Assistant brand managers; HR generalists; category analysts; operations supervisors; maintenance supervisors; associate scientists; demand planners; customer service account managers

18. Shell Oil Co.Industry: Oil and gasEstimated new graduate hires: N/AOpen positions: Meteorology; industrial hygiene; geosciences; engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, environmental, petroleum); finance and accounting; health, safety, security and environmental programs; sales

19. The Sherwin-Williams Co.Industry: RetailEstimated new graduate hires: 550Open positions: Management and sales trainees

20. SodexoIndustry: Hospitality/contract servicesEstimated new graduate hires: 95Open positions: Food services managers; environmental services managers; dietitians; engineer and facilities managers; accountant

21. Sun MicrosystemsIndustry: Network infrastructureEstimated new graduate hires: 80Open positions: Computer science, electrical engineering, marketing and finance jobs

22. Tyson Foods Inc.Industry: Food servicesEstimated new graduate hires: 50-65Open positions: Operations, research and development, sales, marketing and information systems jobs
23. UnitedHealth GroupIndustry: Health careEstimated new graduate hires: 150-200Open positions: Accountants; financial analysts; operations analysts; business analysts; product consultants; applications developers; programmers; actuarial analysts; internal auditors; communications specialists; marketing specialists; senior financial analysts; outbound marketing specialists

24. Weichert RealtorsIndustry: Real estateEstimated new graduate hires: 640Open positions: Sales associates

25. Whirlpool Corp. Industry: Manufacturing, consumer products and durable goods Estimated new graduate hires: 75Open positions: Leadership development programs for engineering, finance, marketing, supply chain, information systems, operations management and sales