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7 Companies to Work For That’ll Make Your Friends Really Jealous
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Glassdoor Team | Author & Career Expert at Glassdoor | 16 Aug 2018
Are you enjoying the quiet at work a little too much? Feel as if you need a new and exciting challenge. Then fear not…Glassdoor has done some diggin’ and found a range of great companies that are sure to get your friends’ blood boiling faster than this summer sun. So get ready, set, search…..
Facebook
Why They’re So Great: With a focus on making sure their employees feel fulfilled, Facebook allows workers to focus on their career goals as well as demonstrating an impressive level of generosity when it comes to paternity and maternity leave. Where Hiring: London, Dublin What for: Growth Marketing Manager, Product Manager, Software Engineer, Public Policy Manager, Product Marketing Manager and many more What Employees Say: “Fantastic management team, really amazing that even with over 20K employees everyone knows the mission of the company and aligns.” – Former Employee
ASOS
Why They’re So Great: With a whopping 40% off all ASOS clothes purchased online, plus special sample sales where clothes go for bargain basement prices, as well as two epic parties for the summer and Christmas, ASOS really is a fantastic place to work. Where Hiring: London and Watford What For: Customer Service Advisor, Pricing Specialist, Deputy Fashion Social Editor, People Administrator, Lead Project Manager What Employees Say: “Great culture and fun and challenging place to work that looks after you, gives lots of opportunities to develop yourself, if you take them, and promotes from within. Loads of opportunities to get involved in voluntary or other initiatives outside of your normal day job.” – Current Employee
Amazon
Why They’re So Great: Amazon is continually driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. They are one of the world's largest employers with hundreds of open jobs in the UK. Where Hiring: London, Hemel Hempstead, Weybridge What For: Software Development Engineer, Executive Assistant, Operations Manager, Engagement Manager and many more What Employees Say: “Amazing company, structured and organised, yet agile. Lots of resources, help and support.” – Current Employee
Salesforce
Why They’re So Great: A company with a stellar list of clients, Salesforce is also committed to corporate responsibility, recently awarding a grant to ‘Apps for Good’, an organisation that delivers tech to schools; whilst the UK team has recorded over 46,000 hours of voluntary work in the last year. Where Hiring: London What For: Account Executive, Strategic Account Executive, Business Development Senior Manager, Sales Representative and many more What Employees Say: “Great dynamic company with creative, smart and energetic staff. Good pay and benefits. Great charitable, diversity and equality principles. Fantastic products you can be proud of.” – Former Employee
Selfridges
Why They’re So Great: Working at Selfridges allows for a fantastic level of discount on all products as well as discounted gym membership, childcare vouchers and interest free season ticket loans for travel. Where Hiring: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Trafford Park and many more What For: Retail Stock Controller, Buyers Assistant, Digital Trade Analyst, Lead Stylist, Finance Analyst and many more What Employees Say: “You can gain great experience in luxury fashion industry. Many opportunities to grow yourself. Extraordinary customer service experience.” – Former Employee
Accenture
Why They’re So Great: With some seriously stunning offices, working at Accenture is sure to get your friends jealous. Including a fantastic flexible working time policy as well as an opportunity to give back to a charity of your choice with volunteer hours, it really is a fantastic place to work. Where Hiring: London, Newcastle, Glasgow What for: Strategy and Risk Security Consultant, Cyber Defence Security Consultant, Procurement Architect Lead – Software, HR People Advisor Specialist What Employees Say: “I spent almost 10 years at Accenture. Loved my time there. It's a company that really looks after their people. You'll work hard, very hard at times, but I learned so much and made some amazing friends.” – Former Employee
Boston Consulting Group
Why They’re So Great: Boston Consulting Group sets itself some impressive targets to help the wider community, including sending out a small group of high-performing employees to work on local and global social action projects, as well as offering employees leave of absence to work in the social sector for up to 12 months. Where Hiring: London What For: Administrative Assistant, Knowledge Analyst, Procurement Operations Manager and many more What Employees Say: “I truly enjoy working at BCG and am very much enjoying my role here. My position is varied and challenging, I am learning a great deal and I feel I am growing professionally each day. Alongside this, I feel supported and nurtured.” – Current EmployeeApply for more jobs on Glassdoor:
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