If you just graduated and would like to know which companies are scooping up all ye class of 2010 edu-ma-cated darls, check out Forbes’ list.
Forbes used data from entry-level job service CollegeGrad.com to rank the ten companies with the most projected college grad and entry-level hires for 2010.
VERIZON
Telecommunications; 10,500 projected entry-level hires
The telecommunications company is hiring more than 3,000 fewer grads than last year but still earns the top spot.
Verizon isn’t just good for phone service (if they’re your carrier of choice). College grads could gain employment with the company that they employ for their late-night chatter sessions with Tyler or Tyrone…
ENTERPRISE
Automotive Rental, Leasing; 8,000 projected entry-level hires
The rental car company’s employment growth can be partially attributed to its acquisition of competing brands National and Alamo.
HEWLETT-PACKARD
Computers, Office Equipment; 5,067 projected entry-level hires
Hewlett Packard is the top computing company on the list at the No. 3 spot and also ranks third in the ranking of top Master’s employers for 2010.
Teach for America
Education — 4,500 projected entry-level hires
The popular teaching program brings the nonprofit sector into the top entry-level hiring rankings.
Peace Corps
Other; 4,140 projected entry-level hires
Another popular nonprofit program, the Peace Corps’ entry-level hires have remained stable through the years, hovering around 4,000 since the rankings’ inaugural year in 2002.
We’ve given you the top 5 companies listed by Forbes. To see the full list, visit Forbes here.
