Adobe: Jeff Vijungco
Last year's acquisition of Macromedia has brought new executives who are keen on MBA hiring, says company recruiting director Jeff Vijungco
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HSBC: Brian Little
The global bank offers a wide variety of job experiences for MBAs through its management training program
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Procter & Gamble: Steve Bean
The head of company recruiting in North America discusses what the consumer-products giant looks for in candidates
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KPMG: Cheryl Levy
The consulting firm plans to double the number of MBAs it hires this year. A KPMG recruiter talks about what the firm is looking for
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Booz Allen: Peter Sullivan
Peter Sullivan discusses his firm's collaborative culture, tuition reimbursement policies, and lack of "industrial tourists"
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Google: Judy Gilbert
When recruiting at B-schools, the search engine extraordinaire seeks candidates with a good technical grounding, says recruiter Judy Gilbert
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JP Morgan: Danielle Domingue
A recruiter talks about the I-bank's recruitment efforts, including initiatives to reach out to diverse hires, and what it takes to succeed in the company's recruitment process
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Marakon: Lori Massad
The recruitment process at consulting company Marakon is challenging, but successful applicants find it works hard to keep its talent
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Yahoo!: Grant Bassett
The Web giant is looking for MBAs who work well in teams and who make a good cultural fit, says its chief talent scout
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Boston Consulting Group: Kermit King
Sinatra had a good sense of timing, says the vice-president and director of Boston Consulting Group's Chicago office. Interviewees should too
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Deloitte & Touche: Barry Salzberg
Managing partner Barry Salzberg says Deloitte is looking for folks who specialize in strategy, operations, and human-capital consulting
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L'Oréal: Jennifer Feuer & François de Wazières
At the global cosmetics giant, recruiters are looking for MBAs who have an international outlook and a marketing mindset
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Microsoft: Anne Manhart
The dress code isn't formal, but dealing with out-of-the-box questions is one key to a successful interview with the tech giant
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Mattel: Thaiz Chanman
Don't tell recruiter Thaiz Chanman you want to work at the company just because you like toys. She has heard it a million times
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Mercer Management Consulting: William Tiffany
The management consultant's William Tiffany discusses how the outfit brings in -- and advances -- new recruits and the skills it seeks
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Best Buy: Brian Wesley
Keep it short when recounting your research projects, says hiring honcho Brian Wesley. And an appreciation of Minneapolis won't hurt, either
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IBM: Michael Riegel
IBM recruiter Michael Riegel says it seeks MBAs who do great work and possess "that intangible mix of humility, respect, and wisdom"
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Taco Bell: Tom Wagner
The fast-food chain's MBA recruiters want candidates with a taste for long hours and an irreverent culture
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Home Depot: Cindy Milburn
The retailer recruits candidates who demonstrate leadership potential and can adapt readily to a fast-changing environment
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7-Eleven: Ellie Ziegler
MBA hires at the Dallas-based company must be articulate, curious, and motivated, says recruiter Ellie Ziegler
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U.S. Labor Dept.: Dennis Sullivan, Sharon Ratliff-Gross, & Kim Green
Its MBA Fellows Program is a door to a career in the agency open to 15 grads a year. The program's overseers explain the way it works
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BearingPoint: Amy Costa & Lonny Spitz
Two of its recruiters say the big consulting firm does most of its hunting for entrepreneurial-minded grads at local B-schools
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Deloitte Consulting: Jan Woodcock
The consulting outfit makes it a point to look at candidates' "entire portfolio" of skills, aptitudes, and interests, says recruiter Jan Woodcock
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Merrill Lynch: Connie Thanasoulis
Recruiter Connie Thanasoulis says MBAs looking to land a job "have to do their homework," especially about the hiring process
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Miller Brewing: David Gunn & Letha Sloan
Recruiters David Gunn and Letha Sloan say the brewer seeks MBAs who have a passion for the product -- and the business behind it
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PepsiCo: John Delpino
MBAs hoping to join PepsiCo should have "street smarts" and be ready to fight its archrival, says Executive Staffing Director John Delpino
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Guidant: Roger Marchetti
A top HR executive says the medical-device giant's philosophy is to recruit the best people, regardless of their MBA concentration
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Harrah's Entertainment: Tim Wilmott & Susan Hailey
Tim Wilmott and Susan Hailey talk about what the casino giant looks for in new hires. It goes beyond business knowledge
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Hewlett-Packard: Jason Rose
Researching the tech titan and the job you target could be the difference between success and rejection, says recruiting manager Jason Rose
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UBS: Tamasine Bogle
MBA recruiting boss Tamasine Bogle discusses what the firm looks for in an employee -- and one of the biggest mistakes candidates make during interviews
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SG Cowen & Co.: Chip Rae
Impress its investment-banking recruiters by leaving your stock answers at home and making it clear 14-hour days don't scare you
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Legg Mason: Jon Mahan
Its chief of recruiting for investment banking reveals the "cross-country airplane flight test" and other traits he seeks in new hires
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CEB: Wendy Person
You won't impress Corporate Executive Board by just rattling off stats. Instead, show how your future melds with the company's
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AOL: Amy Hale
Amy Hale, AOL's head of university relations, explains why school-based consulting projects are invaluable tools in recruiting qualified MBAs
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Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group: Doris McGhee
This company looks for high-powered team players, says Doris McGhee of Friedman, Billings, Ramsey
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Liberty Mutual: Ann Nowak
Integrity and flexibility top the insurer's list of desirable employee qualities, says the head of college relations
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The Gallup Organization: Jacques Murphy
Gallup's Jacques Murphy explains the importance of "strong mental athleticism" and why the firm has such a low employee turnover rate
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Avaya: Lisa Allen
On a hiring rebound, the tech company is also now recruiting abroad. Wherever you are, here's what it looks for in new hires
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Deere & Co.: Krystal Willams
Here's what Deer & Co. recruiters want to see from candidates for its Strategic Management Program, a conduit to permanent employment
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Professional Aviation Management: Paul Gartlan
When Paul Gartlan appraises potential recruits at Professional Aviation Management, he's listening for those "speaking from the soul"
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Bain & Co.: David G. Sanderson
Bain & Co. recruiter David G. Sanderson reveals how candidates can win a job, beginning a rapid progression to partner at his firm
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Gap Inc.: Denise Mooney
Candidates need to show "passion, appreciation, and knowledge" for the apparel retailer and its business, says recruiter Denise Mooney
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Goldman Sachs: Aaron Marcus
Aaron Marcus, the investment bank's chief of campus recruiting, says in its "consensus-driven culture, you must be persuasive to succeed"
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Citigroup: Aaron Chan
If candidates don't go to the trouble of seeking out recruiters, says Vice-President Aaron Chan, "they probably won't even get a first interview"
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GE: Steve Canale
Beyond being sharp, to succeed job-seekers must be a good "cultural fit" and "willing to learn," says GE recruiting exec Steve Canale
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Citigroup: Helen Coburn
What traits are global banks looking for in an MBA seeking a financial-services job? Citigroup's Helen Coburn explains
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