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December 03, 2006

First Jobs

No. 5 Enterprise: A Clear Road To The Top

"You're not stuck doing the same thing over and over again"

No. 6 State Dept.: The Evolution Of A Diplomat

In handling emergencies for Americans abroad, "you're right on the front line"

No. 13 Google: The Search Ended Here

"We have a startup mentality with the resources of a larger company"

No. 9 JPMorgan: If You're A Jock, You Rock

"I love the work. I love the fast-paced atmosphere"

The Corporate Springboard to Community Service

For some young idealists, a corporate job is the first step in a career working for nonprofits

New on the Job: Rookie Flubs

The first year brings high expectations which can quickly deflate if you make some of these beginner's mistakes

Slide Show: Today's CEOs: Then and Now

Here's a look at how some corporate leaders got their start in business, plus lessons they learned along the way

Top Ways to Sink a Job Hunt

Finding the right first job is a difficult task. Don't sabotage it with some of these common mistakes

Slide Show: 12 Job Interview Mistakes

You don't want to be unprepared or too rehearsed, or be labeled an HR stalker

Slide Show: You Can't Wear That on an Interview!

Is a "creative" outfit always a no-no? Check out this slide show for answers on these questions and other interview fashion myths.

Launch Pads

Slide Show: See in-depth profiles of the top 55 companies for entry-level jobs

Interactive Table: Sort the companies in our ranking by the factors that matter most to you

FAQs

Find answers to most questions about the ranking

The Welch Way

Listen in as Jack & Suzy Welch debate and discuss the issues addressed in their highly popular BusinessWeek column and answer readers' questions about business, managing, and careers.

Recruiter Roundtable

BW's talks with three recruiters in BusinessWeek's first-ever list of the top 50 places to start your work life

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