Monday, September 11, 2006

A career in telecom

The latest issue of Business Week (Sept 18th) reviews the best 50 work places for graduates to launch a career. Two telecommunications firms, Verizon (ranked 11) and AT&T (26), are in the top 50.

Comments include the launch by Verizon Wireless of a trainee programme where a participant may work at up to three locations over two years, while at AT&T free health care is provided, and for certain workers the opportunity for overtime. Average pay at Verizon is $35,000 to $40,000, at AT&T it is not listed.

Disney (1), Lockheed Martin, Deloitte & Touche and Goldman Sachs are ranked as the four leading companies to work for.

Google, classed under technology, is ranked 13th. “Free gourmet lunches, an on-site masseuse, and the freedom to spend one day a week on your own project. What’s not to love?” asks Business Week.

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