The 10 Companies Young People Want To Work For Most: Universum

The employer branding firm, Universum, recently asked young professionals for their thoughts on America's employers including which they'd most like to work for. Some of the workplaces -- the Central Intelligence Agency, for one -- certainly aren't for everyone.

Universum says that the results could be a reaction to a poor economy. Several companies on the list, including Teach For America (#10), may reflect young Americans' desire for a reliable and accommodating professional life.

The 10,306 people surveyed, who had an average age 27, said that a balance between personal life and work as well as job security are the two highest priorities when it came to choosing an employer. In addition, respondents said that a good reputation opposed to financial strength or ethics was the most important factor concerning a company's image.

Which companies topped the list? Check out the top 10 below and visit Universum for more information:

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10. Teach For America

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Teach For America is based in New York at 315 West 36th Street. Its annual revenue of $192 million is largely made up of charitable donations and grants. Its 4,167 employees consist of teachers, recruiters and administrators.

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Teach For America is based in New York at 315 West 36th Street. Its annual revenue of $192 million is largely made up of charitable donations and grants. Its 4,167 employees consist of teachers, recruiters and administrators.

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[Karanoch]

10:07 AM on 03/24/2011

I chuckled when I saw Google up in the FBI picture.

[Sundialsvc4]

12:06 AM on 03/24/2011

When this article says, "had an average age of 27," I confess to be keenly interested in knowing what is the standard deviation of that particular variable.

(In my Stats 101 class, the teacher elicited a brief flurry of interest by promising that 'in five minutes, three women with an average age of 20 are going to drop by.' He then explained that the group would consist of a 59-year-old grandmother and her two twin six-month old granddaughters. Hmm.....)

I have, over the years, worked for most of the companies named who have offices in Silicon Valley, and I regret to inform you that all of them are just "companies." Working for, or with, any one of them is pretty much identical to working for, or with, any other.

[liberalbug]

10:14 PM on 03/23/2011

Top ten companies young people actually work for:
1.) Starbucks
2.) Macy's
3.) Subway
4.) McDonalds
5.) REI
6.) The local head shop
7.) 7-11
8.) The community college book store
9.) Their parents
10.) Bodyshop

[ZeFoussa]

04:10 PM on 03/23/2011

Can't help but to notice the government seems to be more effective at attracting interest...

[Mister Grumpy]

04:02 PM on 03/23/2011

But those that are:

1) Currently unemployed
2) Over 30 years old

Need not apply..............

[Vinca]

02:41 PM on 03/23/2011

I wish there would ba a HUGE boycott of Whirlpool products. We are expected to buy them, but we can't get the jobs of making. Ur country is slip-sliding away.

[Vinca]

02:39 PM on 03/23/2011

MY husband thought he heard WHIRLPOOL was bringing jobs back to America, I just googled and they are movung jobs to Mexico. Sorry to hear that, no more WHIRLPOOL products in this houshold.

[Mister Grumpy]

04:04 PM on 03/23/2011

None of the major appliances are manufactured in the US anymore.......... but that's okay with the GOP...........

[DomerDem]

08:12 AM on 03/24/2011

Prove that you are willing to pay more for the products that are made here then they will make them here. I was displaced by workers in India as an engineer but as long as those buying the products and services focus on cost then the companies will continue to drive down cost to increase profits. If you show a willingness to pay for quality or force your US reps and senators to put great presure on China to fairly value its currency.

[ssrelso]

11:57 AM on 03/23/2011

Sadly, at least 98% of the students polled will never have a chance of even being considered for an interview at any of these organizations.

[DennyCrane]

10:22 AM on 03/23/2011

It would be nice if the article delved into exactly why young people want to work at these companies. Often, people want to work somewhere just for the sake of saying they work there.

[rikster]

09:39 AM on 03/23/2011

another emphasis how most companies ignore, and give up, on the many 50 plus workers available out there. with experience and know how....and I'm sure they can be had for the same $$$$$..!

[DomerDem]

08:14 AM on 03/24/2011

They are more concerned about other costs that olderworkers bring in. The older your workforce, the higher your healthcare costs as a company. There is also a threat that olderworkers will leave once the economy rebounds.

[Sandmanj]

09:00 AM on 03/23/2011

If I had it all to do over again, this would be my list:

1. Pixar (now Disney)
2. NASA
3. State Dept.
4. Apple

[msc13]

06:18 AM on 03/23/2011

Oh course they want to work for government jobs and "fun" companies like google. They want to avoid working hard and earning their money. They want the tax payer to hold their hands (govt job) or don't want a job that involves discipline or structure. These are kids who grew up on entitlement and their parents telling them they are "special".

Watch their companies productivity decrease dramatically because of them.

[Sandmanj]

09:01 AM on 03/23/2011

One word:

Grouch.

[Gregory Marshall]

09:26 AM on 03/23/2011

Maybe they want to work for them because they treat their employees with respect and not like dirt? That is why workers at these companies out produce the kind of companies you speak off.

[pjwrites]

06:02 AM on 03/23/2011

Looks like an ad for government jobs and big business.

What exactly is it that these kids want to do in these fields, anyway? And why wouldn't they want to work for themselves, rather than for the government or some behemoth corporation?

Why did I even look at this slideshow when I knew it would be proletariat propaganda?

[DomerDem]

08:19 AM on 03/24/2011

Nice try but there have always been people willing to give up a little pay to work in the public sector and it may have nothing with the other benefits but simply to give back to society. Starting a company is expensive and everyone doesn't have that option, I have a few business concepts but it takes money to get them off the ground. If you look for propaganda then you will find it everywhere.

[pjwrites]

12:35 PM on 03/24/2011

If you have a bucket of water and a sponge, you can start your own business. You don't need a lot of money and you don't need a business plan, you need your own two arms and legs and brain.
Why should we actively encourage our children to become a good little worker for a big corporations or for government? That means they are really no better than dependent children in this lawless day and age.
I would much prefer educating my children to be their own masters.

[Blackbirdsings]

02:28 AM on 03/23/2011

You know what all these companies have in common? A high level of intelligence. Primarily engineering, physics, programming, creative thinking amongst others. If you've missed your opportunity make sure your kids don't.

[DomerDem]

08:20 AM on 03/24/2011

absolutely.

[CabCurious]

02:16 AM on 03/23/2011

TFA, NASA, CIA, FBI, and the State Dept. are not "companies."

The fact that half of the entities on this list are not for-profit is the most interesting element.

[rikster]

09:40 AM on 03/23/2011

that the taxpayer pays for..

[DomerDem]

08:25 AM on 03/24/2011

It depends on how you define the term company. Not-for-profits are companies also. It does not have to be an S or C corp, or LLC to be a company. Those that you listed are technically subsidiaries of the federal government like any other corporate subsidiary. I think the attractive elements of those entities does beyond the non-profit element and should be compared with the other firms on that list to find any trend or commonalities.