The Top 25 Colleges based on corporate recruiters

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Florida
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<p>Here is an interesting ranking, from the perspective of corporate recruiters, that shows how UF stacks up to other universities when it comes to employment. In my opinion this is a very important ranking because at the end of the day, it is the recruiters' opinions that matter most when it comes to getting a job after graduation. These recruiters know which students are most prepared for the "real world" will therefore try to hire from these colleges as top priority.</p>

<p>This ranking also silences any of the FSU alumni that say that people outside of Florida don't know the differences between UF and FSU. The fact of the matter is that recruiters DO know the difference because it is in their best interest to hire candidates that will benefit their company the most.</p>

<p>Top</a> 25 Colleges Ranked By Recruiters - WSJ.com</p>

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<p>It really depends on what department you’re in too, really. I know that my department is specifically known by a variety of companies, and while they hire from others (because they don’t just need us) they know that we get really good training.</p>

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<p>I agree that it comes down to department but this ranking looks at the overall departments at all the universities.</p>

<p>Did you watch the video linked in the article? The person from the WSJ explains how the survey was conducted and the factors considered for the ranking.</p>

<p>[Top</a> 25 Colleges Ranked By Recruiters - WSJ.com](<a href=“Best Colleges & Universities - Ranked by Job Recruiters - WSJ”>Best Colleges & Universities - Ranked by Job Recruiters - WSJ)</p>

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<p>^ p2n will be along shortly to explain why the list is flawed and was unfailry influenced by UF’s journalism department.</p>

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<p>Very key point:</p>

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<p>[Employers</a> Prefer Hiring From State Schools - WSJ.com](<a href=“http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703597204575483730506372718.html]Employers”>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703597204575483730506372718.html)</p>

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<p>Just anecdotal evidence that is apropos to this. Some of you probably know that Career fair at UF is next tuesday and wednesday. I have a pretty darn specialized major, and I already have been invited to more info sessions/interviews/presentations than I can fit in my schedule. They arn’t just setting up a table at career fair, they’re actively working to meet us. Now with any luck I can live up to UF’s sterling reputation and land a respectable job :D</p>

<p>Also, as an aside, if you’re an underclassman SERIOUSLY consider looking into internships at career fair. It really doesnt’ matter if your resume sucks and you have no skills, I know people less qualified then you who have gotten excellent paid internships.</p>

<p>Just write up a resume, print out some copies, throw on a suit, and go talk to companies. You’d be amazed how interested some of them will be.</p>