According to the latest World's Most Attractive Employers report by employer-branding company Universum, IT students worldwide have shown a high level of interest in working for top companies such as Google, Sony, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Goldman Sachs. The rankings are based on responses from college and university students in countries including Canada, Germany, and the US, collected between fall 2022 and spring 2023.
Among the IT students surveyed, Google secured the top position as the most desirable employer. Siemens maintained its 20th spot, just like in the previous year's ranking. Notably, Mercedes-Benz Group and Accenture both climbed six spots in the rankings. The majority of the top 10 positions remained consistent with the 2022 rankings.
Here is the list of the top 20 employers, along with their respective industries as identified by Universum:
1. Google (Technology)
2. Sony (Technology)
3. Mercedes-Benz Group (Automotive)
4. Goldman Sachs (Finance)
5. Microsoft (Technology)
6. Apple (Technology)
7. IBM (Technology)
8. Amazon (Technology/Retail)
9. Intel (Technology)
10. Facebook (Technology)
11. Oracle (Technology)
12. Volkswagen Group (Automotive)
13. BMW Group (Automotive)
14. Cisco Systems (Technology)
15. SAP (Technology)
16. Siemens (Technology/Energy)
17. Accenture (Consulting)
18. PwC - PricewaterhouseCoopers (Consulting)
19. Dell Technologies (Technology)
20. Ernst & Young (Consulting/Accounting)
These companies have gained significant appeal among IT students, reflecting the preferences of the next generation of professionals in the industry.
Rank in 2022: 20
Change in rank, 2022-2023: No change
Industry: Manufacturing
Rank in 2022: 28
Change in rank, 2022-2023: Up 9
Industry: Automotive
Rank in 2022: 15
Change in rank, 2022-2023: Down 3
Industry: Internet content and information
Rank in 2022: 18
Change in rank, 2022-2023: Up 1
Industry: Banking
Rank in 2022: 13
Change in rank, 2022-2023: Down 3
Industry: Computer hardware
Rank in 2022: 10
Change in rank, 2022-2023: Down 5
Industry: Automotive
Rank in 2022: 14
Change in rank, 2022-2023: No change
Industry: Auditing and accounting
Rank in 2022: 19
Change in rank, 2022-2023: Up 6
Industry: Automotive
Rank in 2022: 12
Change in rank, 2022-2023: No change
Industry: Banking
Rank in 2022: 17
Change in rank, 2022-2023: Up 6
Industry: Management and strategy consulting
Rank in 2022: 11
Change in rank, 2022-2023: Up 1
Industry: Computer hardware
Rank in 2022: 9
Change in rank, 2022-2023: No change
Industry: Consumer electronics and household appliances
Rank in 2022: 8
Change in rank, 2022-2023: No change
Industry: Computer software and technology
Rank in 2022: 7
Change in rank, 2022-2023: No change
Industry: Consumer electronics and household appliances
Rank in 2022: 6
Change in rank, 2022-2023: No change
Industry: Computer hardware
Rank in 2022: 5
Change in rank, 2022-2023: No change
Industry: Computer software and technology
Rank in 2022: 4
Change in rank, 2022-2023: No change
Industry: E-commerce
Rank in 2022: 3
Change in rank, 2022-2023: No change
Industry: Consumer electronics and household appliances
Rank in 2022: 2
Change in rank, 2022-2023: No change
Industry: Computer software and technology
Rank in 2022: 1
Change in rank, 2022-2023: No change
Industry: Internet content and information