Best Places to Work 2009 in Chicago
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Winners with Offices in Chicago
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Edward J. Zore
98%A Northwestern Mutual Associate Financial Advisor said:
…Northwestern is a great company ethically and in terms of performance…a company respected among its peers for quality… – Full Review
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John P. Mackey
85%A Whole Foods Associate Team Leader said:
“Excellent work environment, far above retail standards”
Excellent benefits; an excellent work environment where everyone is in it together and works for the success of the… – Full Review
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Ian Davis
85%A McKinsey & Company Associate said:
“If you want to prove you are smart, the right place to be.”
Bright ambitious people. Huge career growth. Great brand name. McKinsey is chosen by people who decide that they want… – Full Review
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Hans-Paul Bürkner
71%A Boston Consulting Group Project Leader said:
The people are the best you will work with - smart, committed, and nice. You can be yourself - there isn't a whole lot… – Full Review
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Jim Owens
85%A Caterpillar Engineering Manager said:
“Caterpillar - world leader that is highly ethical and values people.”
Caterpillar is a global leader in its industry, and invests accordingly in people…generally have opportunity to grow… – Full Review
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Matt Ferguson
86%A CareerBuilder Account Manager said:
“If you are willing to work HARD... the rewards will follow!”
I love working with people my age…the work environment is fun and welcoming. Everyone at CB is very supportive of each… – Full Review
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Lloyd C. Blankfein
86%A Goldman Sachs Technology Analyst said:
Some of the smartest people you will ever work with, who are all driven to excellence. The managers are understanding… – Full Review
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Blake W. Nordstrom
75%A Nordstrom Sales Associate said:
Amazing clothes, great benefits, good work life balance, great pay for students who go to college. Friendly work… – Full Review
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Brad Anderson
64%A Best Buy MHT Pro III said:
“Great people, great fun, and great leaders!”
…a job with a great discount or career potential…here is your place…I love everything about it. Everyday I learn… – Full Review
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Marc Benioff
69%A Salesforce.com Sales Engineer said:
“My best career move thus far”
…senior management listens to us and provides the tools we need to succeed. I'm constantly armed with the right… – Full Review
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Bill Green
67%An Accenture Management Consulting Consultant said:
“Interesting work with lots of opportunities for long term career growth”
An opportunity to work with very talented colleagues in a wide range of areas. Good opportunities for a long term… – Full Review
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Jon Judge
59%A Paychex Sales Representative said:
“Great company, Highly recommended.”
Great company with no micro-management…Reps are given the autonomy to make business decisions and create mutually… – Full Review
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