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Putting Diversity

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The Top

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05 EDITOR in Chief Denis Wilson Editor Liz Seasholtz Web Manager Lindsay Hicks Editorial Assistant Cara Scharf Design Bruno Guerreiro Monkey Business Jungle George

Top 100 IDEAL™ Diversity Rankings

Campbell Soup Company Employee Profile

08 & 09 Deloitte Employee Profiles

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Diversity Q&A with Randy Lewis

Liberty Mutual Employee Profile Diversity Breakdowns Top 40 Industry Leaders

NSA Employee Profile

PricewaterhouseCoopers Employee Profile

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Unilever Employee Profiles

Diversity Breakdowns Top employers, as chosen by specific minority groups

Ernst & Young Employee Profile

Look on the Bright Side: Benefits of Graduating into a Recession

Verizon Communications Employee Profile

Balancing the Diversity equation More and more, we’re realizing that workplace diversity is not simply a matter of black and white. Especially for your generation, a diverse workplace is one that welcomes differences, whether of culture, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, or educational background. In fact, the employees we interviewed said they feel the Millennial generation is actually less conscious of diversity in their workplace—because it’s second nature to them. Whether at school, at work, with friends, or online, they’ve grown up in a more diverse world than their Baby Boomer parents. They want to work with people with different perspectives, and employers are actively trying to create a diverse workplace to reflect this desire. To see who’s doing this well, we asked diverse students what companies would be ideal to work for. The front runners for 2008 were Google, Walt Disney, and Goldman Sachs. (Check out the full rankings on pages 5-6.) We also interviewed current employees to see how diversity works at top companies, such as Campbells, Deloitte, and Verizon. Take a look at the Diversity Q&A on page 10 to read about how people with disabilities are making inroads at Walgreens. As senior VP of supply chain management, Randy Lewis has implemented a program that has proved there is nothing to fear when hiring employees with disabilities. Throughout this issue of Jungle Campus, we think you’ll see an overarching theme: that people of all shapes, sizes, colors, abilities, and mindsets ultimately create a more balanced workplace. THE EDITORS

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the Diversity Dialogue

n the days and weeks following the election of America’s first African American president, the media was abuzz with questions of whether we are now living in a “post-racial” America. In time, the national dialogue came to many interesting conclusions on race in America. And though Obama’s achievement is certainly a historic event, most agreed, a remedy for inequality it was not. Employment inequality is visible in the persistence of pay disparities: According to a 2005 Bureau of Labor Statistics survey (the latest for which data is available), black men earned 74 percent of the wages of white males; Hispanic women, 52 percent. Or take a look at the nation’s unemployment statistics: While the overall unemployment rate lingered around 9 percent in the first quarter of 2009, the rate for African Americans and those with disabilities both broke 13 percent. And it’s clear that your fellow undergrads still consider diversity important criteria when choosing an employer. According to the results of the Universum Ideal Diverse

Top 100 Ideal

rank Company

™

undergraduate diversity rankings 2008 rank Company

Undergraduate Survey, year after year, respondents say that a diverse workplace is an important part of their career choices. The research shows that both minority and non-minority students value a diverse workplace because it indicates a more modern, dynamic, socially engaging environment—rather than a rigid, stale one. The employees we spoke with also made it clear that the definition of “diversity” is constantly evolving. In the words of Verizon Communication’s Melissa Vesper (page 23), “Diversity is not a standard. It’s not black or white. It’s different ways of walking, of talking, different learning styles, and sometimes, different skin colors.” Take a look at the rankings on the following pages. Google—which could be the poster child for the modern workplace and youthful innovation—ranked as the top employer among diverse students. At Google, employing a diverse workforce is par for the course. They showed it too, by ranking number one among diverse students in the Universum employer survey in 2007 and 2008.

preferred by

11 Merrill Lynch

6.08%

12 PricewaterhouseCoopers

6.00%

13 Peace Corps

5.75%

14 Teach for America

5.69%

15 Johnson & Johnson

5.68%

1 Google

17.90%

16 Morgan Stanley

5.54%

2 Walt Disney

12.00%

17 Sony

5.43%

3 Goldman Sachs

10.75%

18 Central Intelligence Agency

5.41%

4 Apple Computer

9.89%

19 Federal Bureau of Investigation

5.09%

5 Microsoft

8.55%

20 KPMG

5.03%

6 Ernst & Young

8.51%

20 Nike

5.03%

6 JPMorgan

8.51%

22 BMW

4.58%

8 U.S. Department of State

7.80%

23 Coca-Cola

4.43%

9 Deloitte

7.37%

24 Procter & Gamble

4.18%

6.52%

25 Citigroup

4.03%

10 NASA

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Top 100 diversity rankings rank Company

preferred by

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rank Company

preferred by

IBM

3.95%

Merck

1.87%

Mayo Clinic

3.89%

Dell

1.85%

Bank of America

3.81%

Maxim Healthcare

1.84%

McKinsey & Company

3.81%

Credit Suisse

1.83%

Boeing

3.80%

Cardinal Health

1.82% 1.81%

Lehman Brothers

3.71%

Lockheed Martin Corporation

3.53%

Department of Defense Missiles and Weapons Division Honda Companies

General Electric

1.76%

3.42%

PepsiCo

Intel

1.74%

3.31%

U.S. Air Force

Yahoo!

1.72%

3.31%

Gap Inc.

L’Oréal

1.66%

3.24%

Genentech

Pfizer

1.66%

3.19%

Discovery Communications

Coach

1.65%

2.93%

Hewlett-Packard

Toyota

1.65%

2.93%

The Boston Consulting Group

1.65%

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

2.70%

Southwest Airlines

National Security Agency

1.61%

2.64%

Verizon

Electronic Arts

1.54%

2.58%

eBay

Time Warner

1.40%

2.58%

Hilton Hotels Corporation

1.37%

2.48%

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

Marriott

1.29%

2.46%

Wachovia Corporation

Federal Reserve Bank

1.27%

2.42%

Anheuser-Busch

Target

1.25%

2.34%

Texas Instruments Incorporated

Bain & Company

1.25%

2.31%

Starbucks

1.23%

Wells Fargo & Company

2.31%

Adobe Systems

American Express

1.21%

2.28%

General Motors

HSBC

1.20%

2.21%

Best Buy

Accenture

1.15%

2.14%

UBS

Siemens

1.15%

2.14%

Nestlé

Calvin Klein

1.14%

2.12%

Rolls-Royce North America

Deutsche Bank

1.14%

2.08%

Motorola

ExxonMobil

1.13%

2.08%

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Shell Oil Company

1.12%

2.06%

1.09%

Wal-Mart Stores

1.98%

Chevron Corporation

Amazon.com

1.07%

1.97%

DuPont

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

1.07%

1.94%

Lilly (Eli Lilly and Company)

GlaxoSmithKline

1.07%

1.93%

Bayer

Cisco Systems

1.06%

1.89%

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McGraw-Hill Companies

1.05%

American Airlines

1.88%

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Campbell Soup Company Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of simple meals, including soup, baked snacks, and vegetable based beverages. The Company has more than 20 market-leading brands, including Campbell’s, Swanson, Pepperidge Farm, StockPot, Pace, V8, and Prego. Number of employees

Approximately 22,500 FUTURE COWORKERS

Charlene Balfour > position: IT Director in R&D and Innovation > education: BS, Computer Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1988; MBA, Marketing, Seton Hall, 1992 > DiVERSITY is: Not just visual. It’s a person’s experiences, their whole frame of reference.

Future Campbell employees excel in leadership, integrity, teamwork, analytical ability, interpersonal skills, flexibility, determination, and ability to grow. find out more

harlene Balfour’s background combines as many ingredients as a can of Campbell’s Vegetable Soup. For example, at age six she moved from Trinidad and Tobago with her family to live in the United States. She also spent nearly 20 years in healthcare IT, but found a place in the food industry when she uncovered a position that perfectly fit her skills. Now, after a year at Campbell Soup Company, Charlene feels her unique experiences make her a valued employee. How did you end up at Campbell? My background is nearly 20

years in the healthcare industry. I planned to move back to New Jersey from Florida. When looking for a change, I saw an opportunity at Campbell Soup that appeared to be written using my resume. After I applied and interviewed for the position, I was more interested in the company as a result of the Campbell Promise, Gallup scores, and commitment to engagement. Did anything surprise you when you started? I was surprised at how friendly and helpful my co-workers were at Campbell. Even as a director, I was assigned a buddy from within my department to help me get acclimated. Between my buddy and my supervisor, I was able to make significant contributions within a short period. In addition to the department buddy, I was assigned a buddy from Campbell’s African American Network (CAAN), one of several affinity groups within the company. Besides affinity groups, what other ways does Campbell foster diversity? There are a couple ways: its many affinity groups with

open participation, for women, African-American, Hispanic, For detailed information on Campbell Soup Co., check out WetFeet.com’s Employer Close-Ups.

www.campbellsoupcompany. com SEND YOUR CV TO Asian, LGBT, and Students can send their millennial employees; a resumes to Campbell at diversity-themed book http://careers.campbellsoup club, which started company.com with less than a dozen, but now has over 500 participants; diversity training for all and specific diversity training for leaders that focuses on how a leader’s behavior shapes the culture. Campbell does a great job educating its employees about inclusion and causing us to think about and understand our surroundings.

Does diversity play a positive role in the work you do? Certainly,

but diversity isn’t just about race and gender. My diverse perspective is based on my full frame of reference. When you bring your whole self to work and can move the organization forward with all that you’ve learned over the years, that’s where I think you add value to the company. Depending on the situation, I’m sought out to contribute or provide input on solutions because of that perspective. I believe diversity strengthens a business unit. I play a few diverse roles when it comes to determining problems and defining solutions. Interestingly enough, many Campbell employees have a significant number of years with the firm, which is a great retention indicator. But since I’m newer to the company, I can take advantage of my extensive background in global healthcare solutions, and bring a perspective that originates in the healthcare industry but is applicable to the food industry. See Campbell Soup Co. in action. Go to CareerTV.com to view company-specific career videos and get the inside scoop on jungle campus top employers.

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Deloitte

Elvia Novak > Position: Director, Deloitte & Touche LLP > Education: University of Connecticut, General Studies, 1991, Executive MBA, 1995 > Diversity Is: The acceptance of various cultures and different backgrounds in a similar environment.

ome people may say Elvia Novak took an unusual path to Deloitte. But diversity and inclusion is such a big part of the Deloitte culture—who can say what is typical? After working in Mexico City for three and a half years, Novak returned to the U.S. and got her undergrad and MBA degrees while working fulltime. A friend heard Deloitte was looking for people with a knowledge of the application SAP, so Novak applied, interviewed, and landed a job offer within a week. A 12 year veteran of Deloitte, she’s heavily involved with the organization’s diversity initiative. How does a typical day at work look? The nature of the work we

do is consulting and/or auditing, but there is no typical day. It’s interesting because I have a lot of clients, and some have similar projects, but they’re all different. Today, most of the day will be spent talking about system development life cycle and the risk around new processes we will be implementing. It’s all about managing risks for my clients. What is your advice to students who want to work for this company?

My main advice is to focus on your goals, but recognize that plans change. While you may start in one area at Deloitte, you don’t have to stay there—you have the ability to move and explore other areas. When you start your first job, you may decide, “Whoa, I don’t want to do this,” and it’s important to know there are other options until you find your niche. See Deloitte in action. Go to CareerTV.com to view company-specific career videos and get the inside scoop on top employers.

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Why is diversity important at Deloitte? Deloitte understands that

an inclusive environment—where everyone can have a rich and rewarding career—is critical to the success of our organization. In order to attract, retain, and develop the best people who can provide the best solutions to our clients, Deloitte recognizes the need to make the workplace one that works for everyone. We put a lot of focus on this through Business Resource Groups, which are communities that are open to everyone and bring together individuals with similar interests to help with recruiting and professional development, as well as community and marketplace involvement. I recently attended a National Best Practices for Diversity conference, and we rated high on return for investment, meaning we have a lot of success attracting and retaining diverse candidates because this is a very important aspect of our culture at Deloitte and how we will continue to grow our business. Can you share an experience when diversity had a positive impact on your day-to-day work? Business is more global than ever

and one of the important ways we show our clients we are part of their team is by providing a diverse group of people who can provide the highest level of service to their teams and customers. Being fluent in Spanish and a security, controls, and GRC subject matter specialist led to the opportunity to perform a quality assessment of one of our SAP projects in Mexico City. I have found the experience rewarding and have travelled to Mexico City to perform the work which allowed me to reconnect with old friends and colleagues. Do you think about diversity differently than previous generations?

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We can help our clients see more. The subsidiaries of Deloitte1 offer clients a broad range of audit and enterprise risk, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services.2 The breadth and depth of our disciplines are unmatched by any other professional services organization. Together, with a culture of collaboration, we have the capabilities to discover insights others might miss. Deloitte’s multi-disciplined perspective, deep industry experience, and access to the resources of the member firms of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu help create powerful business solutions for clients operating anywhere in the world. Number of Employees

Deloitte employs over 40,000 professionals across the U.S. and 165,000 professionals worldwide. Future Coworkers

Deloitte is looking for leaders with strong communication skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a team environment, has strong analytical skills, and is willing to travel. Find out more

www.deloitte.com/us/careers

Nerissa Dixon > Position: Senior Consultant, Deloitte & Touche LLP > Education: Virginia Commonwealth University, Accounting > Diversity Is: No matter who you are, everyone has something to offer.

Send CV to

www.deloitte.com/us/careers

s a senior consultant at Deloitte, Nerissa Dixon faces different challenges compared to many other Deloitte employees. However, her physical disability does not affect the quality of her work. Now at Deloitte for two and a half years, Dixon has had a positive impact at Deloitte as a result of her accounting abilities and not her disability. How did you first become interested in working for Deloitte?

As a federal government employee for several years, I frequently interacted with consultants. Consulting just seemed like an interesting avenue to pursue. I placed my resume on MonsterJobs.com to see what was available, and Deloitte contacted me. I went on the interview and liked the feeling of the organization’s atmosphere, and thought it would be a good opportunity to get experience in the Big Four. What do you do there day to day? My normal day consists of

many meetings with clients and the Deloitte management team. Basically, my responsibilities include remediation efforts with our clients, helping the client to improve business processes, system processes, and helping to prepare for their first audit or improve for future audits. What are you most proud about in your work? The fact that I’m

able to adjust to the environment given my disability. There is a lot of mobility required depending on the project, and I’m always moving from client to client. I’m proud of my ability to be flexible, adjust to the environment, and keep pace with any other Deloitte employee.

Do you feel you bring a unique perspective to the company?

I bring the perspective of different backgrounds and experiences. I’m an African American, a woman, and have a disability. I don’t necessarily think those qualities by themselves are unique, but maybe the combination does give me a different perspective. With the disability, I’m always dealing with coworkers and clients, interacting with them, and showing them what I have to offer goes far beyond my disability. I think I also open up people’s minds about how to regard people with disabilities. They should know it’s okay to ask me questions about my disability as it relates to my work responsibilities. This knowledge can often relieve tension others may feel. Why do you think diversity is important at Deloitte? Diversity

is important, from my perspective, because first of all, good businesses should always want to set the tone that people are their best assets, which is the case at Deloitte. Second, oftentimes you overlook positive aspects of people if you’re set on hiring people within a certain group or with a certain appearance. Deloitte wants people to understand they hire people with all different backgrounds and abilities, because it truly improves the company to have these unique perspectives and helps to serve our clients better.

As used in this document, “Deloitte” means Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. 2 For audit clients, Deloitte provides audit services as well as certain other services, to the extent permitted under the auditor independence rules of the profession, PCAOB, SEC, or other regulations. For non-attest clients, the subsidiaries of Deloitte LLP provide end-to-end solutions that integrate accounting, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services. 1

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DIVERSITY Q&A // DIVERSITY Q&A // DIVERSITY Q&A /

Enabler Randy Lewis Empowers Walgreens’s Workforce with Diversity

inding the right career is a challenge. Factor in a disability, and that challenge becomes even greater. As many Americans marvel at the rising overall unemployment rate—which stood at 8.9 percent in March—the rate for those with disabilities had already reached 13.1 percent. Luckily, some employers are making an extra effort to welcome people with disabilities into their workplace. Retail pharmacy chain Walgreens is a prime example. Five years ago, the company’s vice president of supply chain management, Randy Lewis, spearheaded the creation of two new distribution centers that focus on hiring people with disabilities. Lewis was inspired by his own son, Austin, who has autism. The common desire of parents of the disabled, says Lewis, is to always be around to care for their child. This isn’t always possible, and people with disabilities often must find a job and provide for themselves. Lewis came to realize that, unfortunately, although People tell me people with disabilities are very competent, they have to vie for it’s made them jobs in a world where much of the a better father, competition is viewed as “better prepared” to fill professional friend, husband, roles. Lewis thought Walgreens and certainly, was the perfect company to break this stereotype. better manager.

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Once you got the goahead for the project, what were your goals?

We wanted to build a center that was more efficient and could employ a workforce of which one third would be people with disabilities, both cognitive and physical. People told us no one had ever done it, and it was going to be hard. We opened up our Anderson, South Carolina, center two years ago and our second center, in Windsor, Connecticut, this April. The supply chain division set a goal to hire 1,000 people with disabilities out of the 10,000 working throughout our entire distribution network by 2010. It’s an aspirational goal, but by aiming high we will discover internal barriers that need to be improved. We’re at 650 so far, and the big discovery is that people with disabilities can do the job. What are the challenges of the program? Finding enough candidates. You would think people would be beating down our doors, but most of our disabled employees come through providers (agencies that provide services to people with disabilities). Have those in your workforce without a disability benefited from the program? We knew it would have a big impact on the lives

of the disabled, but the surprising thing is the impact it’s had on people without disabilities. We see better teamwork, better management, and an overall better sense of humanity. People tell me it’s made them a better father, friend, husband, and certainly,

// DIVERSITY Q&A // DIVERSITY Q&A // DIVERSITY Q&A a better manager. They have to see each person as an individual, realize the uniqueness, and at the same time, realize what everyone has in common. I haven’t heard a single complaint. Do you think the Millennial generation thinks of diversity differently?

When it comes to racial and sexual diversity, the current generation doesn’t have the same outlook as Baby Boomers. [Millennials] don’t understand why diversity is such a big deal because they didn’t get the same messages of prejudice growing up. But when it comes to disability diversity, I think the generations are the same—it’s a fear that keeps people from hiring. They’d like to, but they’re afraid it will cost too much, or be dangerous, or not efficient. We have proved otherwise. What is your favorite success story from the program? I have

different ones every week. The other week I was up in Windsor and they had just begun hiring, and a man who was about 35 came up to me and said, “You know I have severe epilepsy with multiple seizures a day. I wear a helmet so I don’t fall and hurt myself and can finish my seizure and go back to what I was doing. I have been looking for job for 17 years and haven’t found one until now.” I thought that was amazing.

Diversity breakdowns:

Top

employers as chosen by different minority groups

Need more details about where your classmates want to work? Here’s a breakdown of the top employers, as chosen by specific minority groups. Disability employer

rank preferred by

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Black/African American

employer

rank preferred by

Google

16.12%

Walt Disney

14.00%

Walt Disney Central Intelligence Agency

15.65%

Google

11.47%

11.74%

U.S. Department of State

10.39%

Peace Corps

11.74%

Microsoft

9.65%

U.S. Department of State

11.42%

Nike

9.34%

Asian/Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Latino/Hispanic

employer

rank preferred by

Google

22.23%

Google

15.21%

Goldman Sachs

14.59%

Walt Disney

14.54%

Ernst & Young

10.87%

Apple Computer

11.31%

JPMorgan

10.81%

U.S. Department of State

9.69%

Walt Disney

10.40%

NASA

9.15%

Google

14.84%

Teach for America

13.55%

Microsoft

12.90%

Google

23.08%

Google

19.40%

Walt Disney

12.26%

Goldman Sachs

17.90%

Walt Disney

13.77%

Apple Computer

10.97%

JPMorgan

11.30%

Goldman Sachs

10.78%

NASA

10.97%

Microsoft

10.44%

Apple Computer

10.12%

U.S. Dept. of State

10.97%

Apple Computer

9.58%

Microsoft

7.63%

Asian-Indian employer

Middle Eastern

rank preferred by

employer

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Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. Worldwide, our people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. Ernst & Young makes a difference by helping our people, our clients, and our wider communities achieve their potential. Number of employees

135,000 globally 26,000 in the US FUTURE COWORKERS

Ernst & Young recruits from various fields of study, and many of the college graduates hired are former Ernst & Young interns. find out more

www.ey.com/us/eyinsight What are your career goals?

William Love > Position: Senior Accountant in Assurance > Education: BS, Accounting, Michigan State University, 2006; MS, Accountancy, University of Notre Dame, 2007. > DIVERSITY IS: Not just ethnicity; it’s having a multitude of perspectives and backgrounds.

CCOUNTING wasn’t even on William Love’s radar when he started undergrad. But as a pre-law student, he wanted a more focused career goal. That’s when some friends invited him to a National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) meeting. The next semester, he switched his major to accounting because it was more focused, yet still allowed him to build a broad knowledge of business. Now, after two years at Big Four firm Ernst & Young LLP, he not only feels he’s still learning, but also that he’s imparting knowledge to new hires. When did you know Ernst & Young was the place for you? It was

fall semester senior year at a NABA recruiting conference. I knew about the Big Four firms and the wonderful opportunities they provide, but my interactions with the people at Ernst & Young stuck out. Instead of just asking questions about my coursework, they were genuinely interested in hearing about me as a person. What’s a typical day like? Busy! In the morning I communicate

with the client to get the information I need to complete testing for whatever accounts or business processes I am analyzing. Also, I usually supervise a team of more junior staff. I never imagined that in just two years I’d be teaching newer employees, but it’s a very rewarding part of my job because I can see the effects of my guidance.

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I hope to use the knowledge I’ve gained to give back to the community. Many executives here have the opportunity to sit on boards and use their professional experience to help non-profit organizations. I aspire to that. I work now with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and I’d like to continue with them. As an African-American male who grew up in the inner city and forged a path in the professional world, I think I can inspire underprivileged young people to reach further. Do you think your generation sees diversity differently than past generations? Definitely. Previous generations were focused

more on the struggle to show that diversity is important in the workplace. Now, employers understand that diversity is not only the right thing to do, but that it’s also a smart investment. Having employees that represent a wide diversity of ideas and experiences makes a company stronger and more competitive. How does Ernst & Young foster inclusiveness? One way is

that all employees are encouraged to share their opinions and perspectives. I’m involved in programs that promote this sharing, such as our Learning Partnership, which pairs minority employees with firm leaders to establish a mentoring relationship. We’re also the first of the Big Four to hold an annual diversity event called the Minority Leadership Conference. Building relationships, networking, and strengthening leadership skills are really important, and Ernst & Young provides a lot of opportunities to do that. Any advice for today’s undergrads? Get involved, at school and

work, because involvement is important to employers. Not to mention, if I hadn’t gotten involved with NABA, I wouldn’t be at Ernst & Young today. Ernst & Young, for the purposes of this article, refers to Ernst & Young Global Limited.

Liberty Mutual Roy Brathwaite R

OY BRATHWAITE was having a hard time deciding whether to > Position: Internal Audit pursue finance or accounting Programs Specialist in Corporate Internal Auditing after he graduated. On a sugges> Education: BS, Finance and tion from a professor, he applied Accounting, Bentley Univ., 2006 and got accepted to Liberty Mutual’s financial development leadership program, where he was given a taste of both. He ultimately chose to go with accounting, and the rest is history.

As one of the world’s largest property and casualty insurers, Liberty Mutual Group offers a wide range of insurance products and services. We restore lives, and whenever possible, use our knowledge base, employee talent, and research capabilities to prevent accidents and injuries from happening. Number of employees

41,000 globally, 33,300 in the US Future Co-workers

We are looking for candidates with strong business and financial acumen, analytic thinking, leadership skills, and an understanding of a customer facing business. Send your CV to

www.libertymutualgroup.com/ lookinside

What are you most proud of in your work? Internal audit is about

25 percent travel, so I’m most proud of my opportunities to travel as much as I do. Also, I’m proud of the project management opportunities Liberty gives me—it shows a sense of trust when you’re leading an audit. Why is diversity important at Liberty Mutual? I think it’s

important not only for attracting and keeping employees, but it’s an important look and feel when considering your clients. If you want a diverse client base, you should have a diverse company, especially if you’re a global force like Liberty Mutual. If you only have one look and feel, it’s hard to compete on a global level. See Liberty Mutual in action. Go to CareerTV.com to view company-specific career videos. Also, check out WetFeet.com’s Employer Close-Ups for detailed information on Liberty Mutual.

What role do you play in making your company diverse?

I’m involved in organizations such as the Inclusion Committee, which promotes the attraction and retention of employees. I’m a mentor for Charlestown High School, which helps students make the transition from high school to college to career. I’m also a part of the YMCA Black Achievers Program through the sponsorship of Liberty Mutual, where I commit myself to community service. What is your advice to students who want to work for Liberty Mutual? Do your research and know that this company offers

more than just typical insurance roles, like claims, underwriting, and sales. Usually when I tell people I work for Liberty Mutual they say, “Oh, do you do insurance?” and I say, “Not exactly.”

Diversity breakdowns:

Top 40

industry leaders

accounting

consumer goods education / teaching

Company

industry

Company

Google

investment management

Goldman Sachs

Teach for America

it consulting

Google

electronics

Intel

management consulting

Google

energy / power

NASA

marketing / advertising

Google

engineering consulting

Google

metals

NASA

engineering / manufacturing entertainment/ media / public relations

NASA

network communications / data networking

Google

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Pfizer

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NSA

The National Security Agency (NSA) is a world leader in the protection and exploitation of intelligence. We gather and analyze foreign signals intelligence to produce vital information for U.S. policymakers and warfighters. And we protect American intelligence from the ears of our adversaries. Number of Employees

Approximately 30,000 Future Coworkers

NSA has opportunities available for students and professionals in a variety of fields, including Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Business and others.

Shayna Wells > Position: Computer Scientist > Education: BS, Computer Science, North Carolina A&T State University, 2007, MS, Computer Networking and Telecommunications, John Hopkins University, anticipated graduation fall 2010. > Diversity Is: Regardless of who you are, what your background is, or where you come from, you are valued and respected.

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hayna Wells says working for the government is not like you see in the movies. Besides being able to participate in various clubs, like softball, Wells says her NSA co-workers are friendly and impressive people who share the common goal of protecting the nation—a job which happens to come with great benefits and job stability. How did you first become interested in working for the NSA?

I was in the NSA co-op program here during college. A recruiter came to my school and had an information session that I went to. I thought it would be an interesting job and I could get away from school for a little while, since it rotates every other semester. Before that, I hadn’t thought about working for the government, but computer science is a broad major that you can really go anywhere with. I completed my last tour my senior year, and when I was graduating I still had security clearance and experience with the agency, so I spoke with my team about the possibility of returning after graduation and luckily, they had an opening. Has the job met your expectations? Definitely. I really enjoy

working here. In college I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do, but at the agency I’ve gotten to experience working in many departments. In November, I joined one of NSA’s developmental programs, which is a three-year, fulltime rotational program that offers the opportunity to diversify my career experience as a computer scientist. For detailed information on NSA, check out WetFeet.com’s Employer Close-Ups.

What role do you play in making the NSA diverse? I’m one

of the many people who go on different recruiting trips to colleges as a technical recruiter and talk to students to give them insights about options they have at the agency. I really enjoy that. I’m able to talk to people of all different ethnicities with different beliefs and backgrounds. When I go on recruiting trips, I often go to my alma mater, so I’m able to connect with the students, because I’ve been where they are. Why is diversity important at the NSA? I think we wouldn’t be

here without it. If everyone here was the same and thought the same way, there wouldn’t be any way for us to do our job. The security of our nation depends on us being able to predict future attacks, and we wouldn’t be able to do that if we all thought alike. We need people who think out of the box and can collaborate on different issues. How does the NSA foster inclusiveness? There are many different group programs, not only for minority groups but for people with any interest. We have BIG (Blacks In Government), FEW (Federally Employed Women), and even different sports groups. The agency really stresses having a work-life balance, which is important because the nature of what we do can sometimes be stressful, and everyone needs a break. It’s good we are able to hang out with colleagues and have something else in common other than work. What was your most fun project at the NSA?

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Feed your future See how many ways there are to create your own path at PwC. Begin at www.pwc.tv

© 2009 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. All rights reserved. “PricewaterhouseCoopers” refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (a Delaware limited liability partnership) or, as the context requires, the PricewaterhouseCoopers global network or other member firms of the network, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC is the fifth largest privately held business in the U.S. and the largest global network of professional services firm in the world offering a wide range of Assurance, Advisory, and Tax services to many of the world’s largest and most prestigious companies. At PwC, you will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Number of Employees

155,000 globally, and more than 30,000 partners and staff in the U.S. Future Coworkers

PwC primarily looks for Accounting majors, while some of our specialty groups will also consider a Finance or Computer Information Systems major.

Kerri Patrick > Position: Manager, Financial Services > Education: BBA in Accounting and MBA from Pace University, both 2000. > Diversity Is: Inclusiveness and acceptance of differences, regardless of what they are.

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erri Patrick took an INROADS internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP the summer after her freshman year of college. She enjoyed the opportunity so much that she returned every summer, and came on fulltime after graduation. Now having worked her way up to manager status, she values her role as a diverse employee for PwC and enjoys mentoring younger recruits following in her steps. This has been your only job since you were 17. Has it met your expectations? Absolutely. I think the thing that I expected

and the thing I enjoy the most is everything is in a constant state of change—there’s always something new and different, like new clients, new accounting guidelines, and new issues, especially given the current market situation. How does a typical day look? There is no typical day—there’s

always something new. The thing that remains constant is my interactions with clients and the staff. If I’m not reviewing the work that they’ve done, I’m understanding new concepts and documentation. I’m always dealing with people above and below my level, and managing relationships with them. It’s a lot more talking than you’d think. What are you most proud about in your work? I’m most proud

of helping to take a mutual insurance company public in 2001. It was an unbelievable experience participating in the process. I got to see first hand how companies interact with the SEC and how those discussions result in various disclosures in the filing process. It was very intense, but very rewarding. Also, through this transition I made a lot of networks and contacts, and many of the relationships I formed I still value as close career contacts. For detailed information on PricewaterhouseCoopers, check out WetFeet.com’s Employer Close-Ups.

www.pwc.com/apply What is your advice to students who want to work for PwC? Students need to keep in

mind that nothing worthwhile comes easy. They need to be open minded to all opportunities that are presented—it could be traveling internationally, teaching, being a mentor, or even just specific projects for clients that aren’t the normal audit project. You should be open to these things, because these are the things that people remember. What role do you play in making your company diverse? I’m Jamaican American with immigrant parents, so I grew up differently then most people I know. What I bring to the table and what has been instilled in me is to work hard, but not forget to play hard! I like to get involved in things that help people like me, like being an INROADS mentor, and participating in PwC’s Minority Circles and Women’s Networking Circles in New York. I think by being an active participant in these groups, I help bring different perspectives that people can learn from. I love NABA’s [National Association of Black Accountants] motto, “Lifting as we climb.” I try to live by that, in work and outside of work. Why is diversity important at your company? It’s important

because we need to mirror the people that we service—our clients. It’s not about black, white, yellow, red. It’s about thinking differently. Being cognizant of these things and understanding how people think is important when building rapport and trust with clients. It no longer feels like I’m an auditor. It’s a relationship. Has your diversity influenced your success?

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Unilever

Ryu Yokoi > Position: Associate Brand Manager for Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, North America > Education: Political Economy, Williams College, 2001, and MBA, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, 2006 > Diversity Is: Variety: whether that means different kinds of experiences, points of view, ethnicities, cultures, or approaches to work.

s an associate brand manager for Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, Ryu Yokoi is trying to make mayonnaise “less vanilla and more real” in consumers’ minds. Yokoi says he tracks ads like others watch sports, and is constantly trying to learn how to make Unilever’s products better in the minds of consumers—which often involves relating to and understanding their diverse backgrounds.

Believe It’s Not Butter! ever ran. It was my first project out of business school and I had a blast. What role do you play in making your company diverse? I’m

half Colombian and half Japanese and my cultural background has come in handy. I do a lot of work on our advertising for Hellmann’s, and this year I was able to step up and lead development of Hellmann’s Hispanic campaign. My background was helpful in terms of understanding the culture, needs of the consumer, and the language. We sell to all kinds of people, so we need to understand who they are.

How did you first become interested in Unilever? I had been

doing marketing for bulldozers before I got my MBA, and the work I was doing was interesting, but business to business, and I wanted to do more consumer-facing work. I could make the best ad for bulldozers ever, but I wasn’t going to change the way they market bulldozers. I did research to see where the kind of work I wanted to do could make a difference, and I found that Unilever’s marketing approach was different from what competitors were doing.

Can you share an experience when diversity had an impact on your day-to-day work? I took my boss, who’s Jewish, to the

Asian Business Unit’s Chinese New Year party, but I didn’t tell her what it was. At first, she was shocked, but ended up having the best time. We all had to go around and answer the question, “What does the Chinese New Year mean to you?” and I could tell she was uncomfortable answering. How did it turn out? She gave the most meaningful answer in

What was a fun project you’ve done with a brand? When I first

joined Unilever, I got to lead a campaign called “Sprays in the City,” an animated cartoon soap opera about spray margarine for I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! In our soap opera, everything in the fridge was vying for the attention of the spray margarine. I was involved in everything from writing scripts and producing the films, to coming up with TV and print ads and deciding what channels and magazines they’d run on. Perez Hilton played a gossip blogging pear called “Pearz,” and we had voices from Tim Gunn, Fabio, and Mark McGrath. It was amazing—and it worked: The campaign was one of the most profitable I Can’t 20

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the room! She told us how for her it meant learning about the culture through her son’s eyes. Her son was learning about Chinese New Year in pre-school that week and knew more about it than she did. She was really proud of her son’s outlook because he was so open-minded and interested in other cultures. People were so moved because it put what we were doing in a broader context and that’s the point of diversity—everyone should be open to learning about and sharing experiences.

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Unilever’s mission is to add vitality to life. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. Each day, around the world, consumers make 160 million decisions to purchase Unilever products. Number of Employees

174,000 globally, 14,000 in the US (includes Puerto Rico) Future Coworkers

Unilever recruits for both MBA’s and undergraduates. We look for students studying Marketing, Finance, Logistics/ Supply Chain Management, Business and the sciences. Find out more

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Luisana Gonzalez

uisana Gonzalez was matched up for a Unilever internship her sophomore year through INROADS, an organization that prepares minority students for professional careers. Although she didn’t know a lot about the consumer packaged goods industry when she was first hired as an intern, she now works with a multitude of brands everyday, such as Slimfast, Lipton, and Dove. She also collaborates with sales teams in the field and overlooks policy compliance throughout the sales organization.

> Position: Unsaleables Analyst > Education: Marketing, Seton Hall University, 2007 > Diversity Is: Inclusion of everyone, and a platform for opening up about feelings, experiences, and background.

What surprised you the most when you started at Unilever?

I’m the first college graduate in my family, and the first one who entered into a corporate environment. I thought that transition would be difficult, and that I would always be that young girl from an inner city that doesn’t fit in. But I was wrong. Being here is like being with a big family. Everyone talks about their spouses and kids, what they did this weekend, and what’s going on in their lives. It’s easy to open up and relate to everyone. It ended up being a very easy transition. What are your main career goals? I’d like to be a manager, or

even a director at Unilever, in the next 10 to 15 years. I’m very sensitive to the topic of having a successful career as well as having a family. It’s a dual goal for me, to be able to do both well. What’s great about Unilever is there are a lot of role See Unilever in action. Go to CareerTV.com to view company-specific career videos and get the inside scoop on top employers.

models here that show you can have that balance. Unilever is willing to work with you, so you can take on a role that respects your personal and career aspirations. What role do you play in making Unilever diverse? I’m a young,

Hispanic woman, so that makes me a piece of diversity within Unilever. Diversity is really accepted here, especially in my team. We sit in an arrangement of eight cubes and we call ourselves “International Drive.” We all represent different parts of the world, whether the Middle East, China, India, etc. It’s funny it worked out that way. Why is diversity important at Unilever? Unilever is a global

company, and our brands are sold across the world. If we are selling in South America, we need to understand that consumer. We need to be able to relate to everyone. It helps to have a diverse workforce to understand all these different consumers. For example, I can offer my unique perspective as a young, Hispanic, newly out of college consumer on say, a new Dove body wash. Diversity is also important for teamwork, because in life, there’s always going to be teamwork involved—you’re not going to work with the same type of person all the time. Has your diversity influenced your success? I would say yes,

because it’s lit a fire under me. Through my diversity and my relationship with INROADS, I’ve been exposed to many successful minority figures. They’ve shown me what minorities are capable of despite hardships and obstacles. This seems childish, but I remember thinking in high school, “I want to make $70,000 some day.” But seeing INROADS alum who are representative of diversity and are financially successful, I began to realize that my goals are attainable. INROADS has really motivated me because I know it can be done.

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You’re Not Alone The idea that most students have jobs by the time they graduate is a myth. This year, only about 19 percent of seniors who applied for a full-time job have obtained one, according to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. By comparison, 25 percent of seniors who applied for a job had secured one at the same time in 2008. Realize it’s not unusual to be unemployed upon graduation. Take comfort in your numbers and keep your head high.

Become an Expert Networker No doubt, in a growing economy, it’s easier for students to get a job offer. “That’s great, but these students miss out on the skills attached to a full job search, especially when it comes to professional networking,” says Lonnie Dunlap, director of Northwestern University’s career center. Job hunting during a recession forces you to expand your network. Attendance to networking events rises. Plus, those fortunate enough to be employed tend to go out of their way to help the unemployed. Identifying and solidifying career contacts early in your career will pay dividends in years to come.

Youth Is On Your Side There are two reasons why experiencing a recession early in life is better than further down the road. First, it’s generally easier to survive a recession when you’re young and likely haven’t incurred the financial burdens that come with a family and/or mortgage. Second, entry-level positions are a hot spot for hiring. Although the competition may be older and more experienced, companies often favor the attitudes of younger workers. “Students have energy, enthusiasm, and new perspectives,” says Nancy Bernard, director of Auburn University’s career center. Plus, they often don’t demand the salary requirements that more experienced workers do.

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arge-scale layoffs. Record unemployment rates. Drops in the Dow Jones average. The headlines can consume even the most confident of job seekers. But before you consider failing finals just to stay in school another semester, consider these six reasons to stay positive while graduating into a recession. Plan B, C, and D If you can’t land your ideal job right out of school, it can be liberating to chart a new course that veers from the traditional 9-to-5’er. There’s no better time to volunteer for a new cause, take on a part-time gig, or accept one more internship—these positions can enhance your resume during a prolonged job search. They might even shed light on career outlets you had never considered.

Fan Out By doing some research and exploring alternative industries and locations, you’ll ratchet up the odds of finding a job. “Some students are so self-directed during graduation—like advertising or consulting majors—that they have blinders on and don’t look around,” says Dunlap. “It’s healthy for students in any market to review all of their opportunities and do a check-in with what will meet their career satisfaction.” Consider a boutique firm rather than a large corporation, a government job rather than corporate finance, or Cincinnati rather than New York. If you’re flexible, you might actually end up in an industry or region that ultimately better suits you.

Reality Check The bumps in life tend to teach you lessons about yourself and what you’re capable of. “There’s a term we use in career services called self efficacy—it means an ‘I can do it’ attitude,” says Dunlap. “When you do your own job search and experience small positive outcomes like making a network connection or landing an interview, it really builds your confidence. Not to mention, this persistence underlies more successful people.” Battling uphill now will make your next job search seem like a joyride. —Liz Seasholtz

Verizon Communications Verizon Communications Inc., headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government, and wholesale customers. The company’s divisions include Verizon Wireless, Verizon Business, and Verizon Telecom. Number of Employees

Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 228,000. Future Coworkers

The students we look for are: high-energy, unique, ambitious, fascinated by learning, tech savvy, results-driven, and determined to succeed. While each of our divisions has its own focus, we’re collaborative in the way we all share a commitment to exceptional customer service and a cutting-edge approach to communications technologies.

Melissa Vesper > Position: VSO System Engineer II, in Web Technology/IT > Education: Centenary College, Mathematics, 2007. > Diversity Is: Diversity is not a standard. It’s not black or white, it’s different ways of walking, of talking, different learning styles, and sometimes, different skin colors.

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hen Melissa Vesper graduated from college in May, she had a goal to be employed by November. While her friends vowed to “take the summer off,” she had lined up an internship at Verizon, and by September, was employed fulltime. Her ambition has paid off, and now she holds an impressive position as a system engineer, where her youthful perspective is considered an asset. How did you first become interested in this industry and company? I came out of college and was wondering what to do

with my major—with mathematics, you can pretty much do anything. Since working at Verizon, it’s opened doors for me in the financial world, since I’m looking at things like a capital versus expense, and what we’re charging for our products. In college I was very numbers-focused, but now I can apply this knowledge—I know what the numbers mean in terms of finance, budgets, and Verizon’s business plan. Was it hard to transition from intern to full time? No—Verizon has a very welcoming environment. Even on my first day as an intern, it was easy to transition into corporate America. You can learn a lot through Verizon’s Internship Program, for example there are classes you can take, like resume writing, and sessions to attend, like one with a panel of previous interns sharing their experiences. What role do you play in making your company diverse?

Besides my ethnicity, I believe what makes me diverse is my age. To be able to work where I do at my age is really remarkable. For detailed information on Verizon Communications, check out WetFeet.com’s Employer Close-Ups.

Send CV to How is your www.verizon.com/jobs perspective different compared to your coworkers? It’s just a matter of different generations, different

views. I’m good at multitasking, and tech-savvy. At Verizon, I feel like people appreciate young, creative minds, and ask for my input because I’m part of the new generation. For example, once at an HR presentation, the presenter asked how they could make their presentation younger. I didn’t hesitate to say, “Well, you could do this, this, and this.” Why is diversity important at your company? Verizon really

wants different outlooks on everything. If you’re not in a diverse atmosphere, people tend to think the same thing all the time. With different perspectives people think off in left field, and sometimes left field is the best field! Can you explain why you’ve been so successful? I think I have

the position I do because of my background; I worked really hard in college. Besides taking 19 to 20 credits a semester, I was volunteering on campus, a resident assistant, and held a job at a mom and pop butcher store, where I had been working for eight years. Eight years at one job is a long time! It is—and I think that’s one thing that impressed my interviewers. At the butcher store, I really honed my people skills and learned how to work hard. When I started, my co-workers couldn’t believe I was an intern because I networked a lot, and because my supervisor trusted me and gave me important work. My managers at Verizon took note of my abilities, and helped me rise to the position I am in today. See Verizon Communications in action. Go to CareerTV.com to view company-specific career videos and campus get the inside scoop on jungle top employers.

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aka Ellen, Verizon Team Member

When you represent the most cutting-edge products and services in the industry, ﬁnding a way to make headlines just comes naturally. [ I love discovering the thing at Verizon that pops, and sharing it with the world! ]

As you begin your career, the first steps that you take are some of the most important ones you’ll encounter on your journey forward. Verizon is the best place for you to launch your career. That’s not just our opinion – BusinessWeek named us number 22 out of the 100 “Best Places to Launch a Career” and the “50 Best Internships” for 2008. You’ve heard of us – we’re a leader in technology, service, diversity, & innovation, and we’ve got our finger on the pulse of the future before it even happens. Best of all, we’re a company built on ideas that focuses around our people, who are the most talented team we could imagine. We offer unprecedented paths to success: College Hire Programs, College Graduate Opportunities and Summer Internships. Whatever your strengths – finance, marketing, sales, customer service, engineering, real estate, business, IT – we have a Career for Everything You Are.

Careers For Everything You Are www.verizon.com/jobs Verizon is an equal opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.