Unilever

On any given day, two billion people use Unilever products to look good, feel good, and get more out of life. Whatever the brand, Unilever is deeply committed to creating sustainable products that improve health and wellbeing.

Unilever is also committed to helping develop the leaders of tomorrow. The company makes a habit of hiring people straight out of college and giving them big opportunities, whether it's working on an international rotation to working across global teams or being involved with projects that impact products around the world. “Unilever is heavily involved with developing young professionals because we not only want to attract talent, we want to build talent from within,” explains employee Sean Morrisroe, who was able to travel to London and India with the company in order to help grow his skills as a scientist.

With everything from a highly selective and globally recognized management training program called Future Leaders to a generous tuition reimbursement program to formal and informal mentorship relationships to a management style that’s supportive while also allowing people to learn from doing, it’s no surprise that employees at Unilever see endless opportunity to grow impressive careers with the help of the company. “If you’re genuine in your ambitions and desires to support this company’s growth, the company will help you grow in return,” adds Zi Lin, Associate Brand Development Manager in Marketing.

Venture For America

With a mission to revitalize American cities, VFA recruits and trains top college grads to work at startups in emerging entrepreneurial hubs across the country. Throughout their two-year fellowship, VFA Fellows learn alongside experienced entrepreneurs at growing companies to gain the skills and experience they need to build businesses and create jobs. The ultimate goal? To help a new generation launch their careers as entrepreneurs and have an impact on the economy.

“I think in two years at VFA, I’ve gotten the equivalent of about five years of experience elsewhere,” says Megan Hurlburt, Senior Marketing Manager.

Want to become a VFA Fellow or work for VFA? People who thrive in a fast-paced, highly productive environment will fit right in—provided they also love to laugh. VFA Fellows and employees are known for their positive attitudes, and take any chance they get to bring the community together.

Schoology

Schoology is an education technology company putting collaboration at the heart of the learning experience. Schoology’s Education Cloud connects the people, content, and systems that fuel education, and provides all the tools needed to personalize learning and improve student outcomes.

“Schoology is a company where I can see myself grow along with the company—that’s a rare opportunity,” says Zach Davidson, Regional Sales Director.

Ambitiously determined to transform traditional learning, empower educators, and increase student achievement, Schoology enlists passionate and forward thinking employees who believe in its values and understand its challenging mission. The company seeks critical thinkers and problem solvers who are aware of the struggles faced by educators and who will collaborate effectively with clients to help them achieve their goals.

Trustpilot

Founded in Denmark in 2007, Trustpilot exists to provide customers with insight they can trust as they navigate the sometimes murky waters of online commerce.

The culture at Trustpilot is focused on teamwork and learning. Each employee goes through an immersive training program, learning the ins and outs of the business across teams and departments to gain a true understanding of how Trustpilot works. Achieving the company’s mission is a team sport, and every individual and department plays a key position.

“We have an incredible training program in place to make sure we all have the tools needed to succeed,” says Katie Ditano, Account Development Representative.

CarGurus

CarGurus is an online car shopping website that helps consumers find the best deals from the best-rated local dealers.

At CarGurus, staff members are given a great deal of freedom to do their work. Managers point their teams in the right direction and then leave them the flexibility to work out the details on their own. This kind of management style is well-suited for CarGurus’ independently-minded people, who like to solve problems on their own.

“They told me in my interview that we would be ‘the next big thing,’ and I have really seen that growth in the past year, which makes me so excited for the future,” says Colleen Dugal, Dealer Relations Account Manager.

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On any given day, 2.5 billion people use Unilever products to look good, feel good, and get more out of life. From nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, luxurious shampoos, and everyday household items, the company develops a diverse range of products from more than 400 brands. Whatever the brand, Unilever is deeply committed to creating sustainable products that improve health and well-being.

Unilever is a global leader in promoting sustainable living and is the company behind many much-loved brands, including Dove, Hellmann’s, Lipton, Ben &amp; Jerry’s, Suave, Pond’s, and Q-Tips. <a href="https://www.themuse.com/companies/unilever/?_tm_sponsored=true">Learn more about working at Unilever</a> and <a href="https://www.themuse.com/jobs/c-unilever-jobs?_tm_sponsored=true">check out open jobs!</a>

10 Companies That Are Great for Kicking Off Your Career

1. Unilever

5. Venture For America

7. Schoology

8. Trustpilot

10. CarGurus

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