It’s common for MBAs to have a clear career plan in mind for after graduation. Many applicants tend to choose specific b-schools because their curricula, location, reputation, and networking opportunities can help them find jobs at top companies.
From start-ups to SMEs and global firms, there’s always an abundance of career choices in the job market for MBA graduates. But which US-based companies should you place your bets in?
Here are the workplaces hiring the most employees fresh out of business school, according to research by Career Protocol and TransparentCareer.
Amazon
The world’s largest e-commerce retailer is also one of the biggest employers of MBA talent. In fact, the shopping giant is the top MBA recruiter on campuses across the US, having hired graduates from over 29 b-schools in the past year. If you have a passion for fast-paced innovation and great analytical skills, Amazon will offer you a plethora of opportunities, from HR to finance and big data.
Deloitte
Deloitte – one of the Big Four accounting firms in the professional services market – is another popular company among MBA graduates, recruiting from 28 American campuses. At Deloitte, b-school graduates can land roles in tax, audit, consulting, financial advice and enterprise risk assessment. And there’s more: the average salary for an MBA graduate at Deloitte is US$240,000. Tempting, isn’t it?
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Google is another firm filled with MBA talent. The tech giant – consistently named one of the best employers in the world – offers MBAs huge career advancement opportunities in banking, management, tech and consulting, as well as a world-renowned innovative environment.
PwC Strategy&
PwC Strategy& is a multinational strategy consulting firm that helps clients solve challenging strategic issues with innovative thinking. Its operations span across industries, such as healthcare, energy, financial services, aerospace and media technology, giving MBA graduates a chance to work in their preferred field. At PwC, MBA grads can expect to make up to a whopping US$256,400.
Microsoft
The world’s biggest software producer is also one of the top MBA employers in the US, recruiting graduates from over 20 business schools. At Microsoft, MBAs can expect to find roles in sectors such as tech, marketing, operations and sales, as well as a high-intensity environment where rewards are high.



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