Employers hiring the Class of 2009

ARCADIS
Industry: Engineering
Estimated new graduate hires: 30-40

Open positions: Geologists, environmental scientists, engineers (civil, geological, geotechnical and transportation)

Candidate qualities: Internship experience in related engineering and science fields; knowledge of field based on experience and degree program; excellent verbal and writing skills; and demonstrated leadership on academic projects, honor societies and extracurricular activities.

Cbeyond
Industry: Technology
Estimated new graduate hires: 250

Open positions: Sales associates

Candidate qualities: Energetic, entrepreneurial-minded professionals with outstanding interpersonal skills, a strong competitive attitude, excellent written and verbal communications skills, self motivation, exceptional work ethic and interest in management opportunities.

DISH Network
Industry: Television Entertainment Provider
Estimated new graduate hires: 40-70

Open positions: Various

Candidate qualities: Candidates that possess intelligence, energy and a need to achieve. Looking for those that can bring bright ideas and a unique perspective to the organization and customers and recognize them with greater responsibility, faster advancement, higher visibility and more rewards.

GEICO
Industry: Insurance and financial services
Estimated new graduate hires: 300

Open positions: Business operations and IT management; supervisory leadership programs; management trainees; liability claims representatives; auto damage trainees; sales and service representatives; actuarial assistants; analysts; IT programmers, Web developers and systems analysts

Candidate qualities: Must have good grades; leadership potential; strong communication and computer skills; analytical and problem-solving skills; customer focus; looking for a career, not just a job. Business, liberal arts, computer science and math majors are encouraged.

GMAC
Industry: Finance and banking
Estimated new graduate hires: 40-50 new hires in fall 2009

Open positions: Finance, risk, treasury, audit and IT jobs

Candidate qualities: High performers who take initiative, are flexible and adaptable to change. Applicants must be ethical, demonstrate leadership, achieve results, be a strategic thinker, have technical competence and embrace diversity.

Harris Corporation
Industry: Communications and information technology
Estimated new graduate hires: 170

Open positions: Engineering (software, mechanical, electrical, network); geospatial analysis; supply chain and procurement; accounting and finance

Candidate qualities: Confident students with good time-management, discipline and effective communication skills. New college grads must come from a regionally accredited institution and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 2.8.

Kaplan Higher Education
Industry: Education
Estimated new graduate hires: 250

Open positions: Corporate, operations and ground campus positions in marketing, finance, sales and Human Resources

Candidate qualities: Motivated applicants who are driven and high-performance oriented.

The Kroger Company
Industry: Grocery and retail
Estimated new graduate hires: 800

Open positions: Information systems, engineering and corporate audit retail, store management development program and career training program in manufacturing

Candidate qualities: Well-rounded individuals who show excellence in their fields of studies. Candidates must be results-oriented; possess good verbal and written communication skills; capable of build trusting relationships with other associates and customers; and able to understand and adapt to the needs of the customers.

Maxim Healthcare Services
Industry: Health care
Estimated new graduate hires: 500

Open positions: Entry-level sales recruiters

Candidate qualities: Highly-energetic, sales-minded individuals who are hungry for opportunity. Candidates should be interested in taking the next step and growing with the organization through hard work, dedication and determination.

Perot Systems
Industry: Information technology
Estimated new graduate hires: 50

Open positions: Business analyst, project coordinator, desk side support technician, revenue cycle representative

Candidate qualities: Candidates must possess company values and principles including integrity, personal accountability, teamwork and a passion for excellence. General requirements include excellent communication skills, strong problem solving and analytical skills, a proven track record of success and a strong work ethic. Previous health care and/or IT experience is a plus.

Quest Diagnostics
Industry: Health care
Estimated new graduate hires: 20-30

Open positions: Finance, Human Resources, IT, sales, marketing and operations

Candidate qualities: Strong educational background, desire and ability to learn, and a drive for results. Individuals must be willing to take on responsibility and accountability for his/her work and be able to work independently in a fast-paced changing environment.

Rite Aide Corporation
Industry: Retail pharmacy
Estimated new graduate hires: 250-350

Open positions: Entry-level management trainees; store management

Candidate qualities: Graduates who are passionate about providing superior customer service and demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit. Must possess general leadership qualities, a high degree of integrity, accountability and the ability to effectively communicate personal vision with your team. All academic majors will be considered.

Robert Bosch, LLC
Industry: Technology and services
Estimated new graduate hires: 20

Open positions: Professional development training (bachelor's level candidates) and junior management program (master's level candidates)

Candidate qualities: General requirements include a bachelor's or master's degree completed within last 36 months in electrical or mechanical engineering, finance, accounting, Human Resources, marketing/technical sales, or supply chain. Maximum of three years full-time work experience or less, excellent verbal and written communication skills, geographically mobile, minimum 3.0 - 3.2 cumulative GPA, and authorization to work in the U.S.

Ryder System, Inc.
Industry: Transportation
Estimated new graduate hires: 300

Open positions: Customer logistics specialist; logistics engineer; rental management trainee

Candidate qualities: General requirements include Microsoft Office knowledge, and strong communication, presentation, analytical and multi-tasking skills. Must be a goal-oriented, results-driven, assertive and self-motivated personality with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.

Sabre Holdings
Industry: Information technology
Estimated number of new hires: 8

Open positions: Programmers, developers, marketing, business operations (finance)

Candidate qualities: Undergraduates in their junior or senior year, or seniors of graduate program. Must have previous work experience, ability to work with a team, assume project ownership, take pride in their work, and possess entrepreneurial spirit.

Sara Lee
Industry: Food and beverage
Estimated new graduate hires: 30

Open positions: Assistant brand managers, HR generalists, category analysts, operations supervisors, maintenance supervisors, associate scientists, demand planners and customer service account managers

Candidate qualities: Graduates actively seeking a platform on which they can propel themselves to visible, professional success.

Shell Oil Company
Industry: Oil and gas
Estimated new graduate hires: N/A

Open positions: Meteorology; industrial hygiene; geosciences; Engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, environmental, petroleum); finance and accounting; Health, Safety, Security and environmental programs; sales

Candidate qualities: Minimum 3.2 GPA. Must be an innovative problem-solver and able to work well with others; technical skills and proven achievements are a must.

The Sherwin-Williams Company
Industry: Retail
Estimated new graduate hires: 550

Open positions: Management and sales trainees

Candidate qualities: Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrated leadership ability, and work experience in customer service and/or sales. A willingness to relocate for advancement is encouraged.

Sodexo
Industry: Hospitality/contract services
Estimated new graduate hires: 95

Open positions: Food services manager, environmental services manager, dietitian, engineer and facilities manager, accountant

Candidate qualities: Students with necessary technical skills like communication, financial acumen and knowledge of the business. Integrity, motivation to succeed and flexibility are a must.

Sun Microsystems
Industry: Network infrastructure
Estimated new graduate hires: 80

Open positions: Computer science, electrical engineering, marketing and finance

Candidate qualities: Computer science and electrical engineering students who have a demonstrated ability to successfully balance academic requirements with internships and student club activity.

Tyson Foods Incorporated
Industry: Food services
Estimated new graduate hires: 50-65

Open positions: Operations, research and development, sales, marketing and information systems

Candidate qualities: Students with diverse and transferable skill sets and with college majors ranging from animal science and foods science, to business and information systems.

UnitedHealth Group
Industry: Health care
Estimated new graduate hires: 150-200

Open positions: Accountants, financial analysts, operations analysts, business analysts, product consultants, applications developers, programmers, actuarial analysts, internal auditors, communications specialists, marketing specialists, senior financial analysts and outbound marketing specialists

Candidate qualities: Smart, motivated, goal-oriented, career-minded individuals who work well in a team, and would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Weichert Realtors
Industry: Real estate
Estimated new graduate hires: 640

Open positions: Sales associates

Candidate qualities: Must thrive in a team environment, have strong communication skills and enjoy interacting with people. Candidates should also be comfortable with technology and social networking online.

25. Whirlpool Corporation
Industry: Manufacturing, consumer products and durable goods
Estimated new graduate hires: 75

Open positions: Leadership development programs: engineering, finance, marketing, supply chain, information systems, operations management and sales

Candidate qualities: Ability to drive change and exhibit leadership, teamwork, effective communication skills, customer focus and integrity. Demonstrated capability to achieve extraordinary results a must.

*Companies are listed in alphabetical order. For specific job requirements, please visit individual company Web sites.