BusinessWeek Online: B-Schools

Amazon.com: Dustin Stites The e-commerce company's MBA recruiting manager says hiring remains robust as Amazon's global growth continues Full Transcript
Bain & Co.: Bill Neuenfeldt Despite an economic downturn, the consulting firm is searching for more MBAs. Here's a look at the type of employee they're hoping to find Full Transcript
Siemens Consulting: Tim McNicholas The internal consulting arm of the German technology firm generally hires fewer than 10 MBAs annually for its New York office. Here's what it's looking for Full Transcript
IBM: Karen Calo IBM's vice-president of global talent discusses the kind of candidates the company is looking for—and mistakes to avoid in the interview Full Transcript
Textron: William Sickman As part of a reorganization and a networking of its divisions, the conglomerate is recruiting more MBAs Full Transcript
Diageo: Claudine Bazinet The beverage company brings most of its MBAs into finance and marketing through its intern program, says HR Director Claudine Bazinet Full Transcript
Adobe: Jeff Vijungco Last year's acquisition of Macromedia has brought new executives who are keen on MBA hiring, says company recruiting director Jeff Vijungco Full Transcript
HSBC: Brian Little The global bank offers a wide variety of job experiences for MBAs through its management training program Full Transcript
Procter & Gamble: Steve Bean The head of company recruiting in North America discusses what the consumer-products giant looks for in candidates Full Transcript
KPMG: Cheryl Levy The consulting firm plans to double the number of MBAs it hires this year. A KPMG recruiter talks about what the firm is looking for Full Transcript
Booz Allen: Peter Sullivan Peter Sullivan discusses his firm's collaborative culture, tuition reimbursement policies, and lack of "industrial tourists" Full Transcript
Google: Judy Gilbert When recruiting at B-schools, the search engine extraordinaire seeks candidates with a good technical grounding, says recruiter Judy Gilbert Full Transcript
JP Morgan: Danielle Domingue A recruiter talks about the I-bank's recruitment efforts, including initiatives to reach out to diverse hires, and what it takes to succeed in the company's recruitment process Full Transcript
Marakon: Lori Massad The recruitment process at consulting company Marakon is challenging, but successful applicants find it works hard to keep its talent Full Transcript
Yahoo!: Grant Bassett The Web giant is looking for MBAs who work well in teams and who make a good cultural fit, says its chief talent scout Full Transcript
Boston Consulting Group: Kermit King Sinatra had a good sense of timing, says the vice-president and director of Boston Consulting Group's Chicago office. Interviewees should too Full Transcript
Deloitte & Touche: Barry Salzberg Managing partner Barry Salzberg says Deloitte is looking for folks who specialize in strategy, operations, and human-capital consulting Full Transcript
L'Oréal: Jennifer Feuer & François de Wazières At the global cosmetics giant, recruiters are looking for MBAs who have an international outlook and a marketing mindset Full Transcript
Microsoft: Anne Manhart The dress code isn't formal, but dealing with out-of-the-box questions is one key to a successful interview with the tech giant Full Transcript
Mattel: Thaiz Chanman Don't tell recruiter Thaiz Chanman you want to work at the company just because you like toys. She has heard it a million times Full Transcript
Mercer Management Consulting: William Tiffany The management consultant's William Tiffany discusses how the outfit brings in -- and advances -- new recruits and the skills it seeks Full Transcript
Best Buy: Brian Wesley Keep it short when recounting your research projects, says hiring honcho Brian Wesley. And an appreciation of Minneapolis won't hurt, either Full Transcript
IBM: Michael Riegel IBM recruiter Michael Riegel says it seeks MBAs who do great work and possess "that intangible mix of humility, respect, and wisdom" Full Transcript
Taco Bell: Tom Wagner The fast-food chain's MBA recruiters want candidates with a taste for long hours and an irreverent culture Full Transcript
Home Depot: Cindy Milburn The retailer recruits candidates who demonstrate leadership potential and can adapt readily to a fast-changing environment Full Transcript
7-Eleven: Ellie Ziegler MBA hires at the Dallas-based company must be articulate, curious, and motivated, says recruiter Ellie Ziegler Full Transcript
U.S. Labor Dept.: Dennis Sullivan, Sharon Ratliff-Gross, & Kim Green Its MBA Fellows Program is a door to a career in the agency open to 15 grads a year. The program's overseers explain the way it works Full Transcript
BearingPoint: Amy Costa & Lonny Spitz Two of its recruiters say the big consulting firm does most of its hunting for entrepreneurial-minded grads at local B-schools Full Transcript
Deloitte Consulting: Jan Woodcock The consulting outfit makes it a point to look at candidates' "entire portfolio" of skills, aptitudes, and interests, says recruiter Jan Woodcock Full Transcript
Merrill Lynch: Connie Thanasoulis Recruiter Connie Thanasoulis says MBAs looking to land a job "have to do their homework," especially about the hiring process Full Transcript
Miller Brewing: David Gunn & Letha Sloan Recruiters David Gunn and Letha Sloan say the brewer seeks MBAs who have a passion for the product -- and the business behind it Full Transcript
PepsiCo: John Delpino MBAs hoping to join PepsiCo should have "street smarts" and be ready to fight its archrival, says Executive Staffing Director John Delpino Full Transcript
Guidant: Roger Marchetti A top HR executive says the medical-device giant's philosophy is to recruit the best people, regardless of their MBA concentration Full Transcript
Harrah's Entertainment: Tim Wilmott & Susan Hailey Tim Wilmott and Susan Hailey talk about what the casino giant looks for in new hires. It goes beyond business knowledge Full Transcript
Hewlett-Packard: Jason Rose Researching the tech titan and the job you target could be the difference between success and rejection, says recruiting manager Jason Rose Full Transcript
UBS: Tamasine Bogle MBA recruiting boss Tamasine Bogle discusses what the firm looks for in an employee -- and one of the biggest mistakes candidates make during interviews Full Transcript
SG Cowen & Co.: Chip Rae Impress its investment-banking recruiters by leaving your stock answers at home and making it clear 14-hour days don't scare you Full Transcript
Legg Mason: Jon Mahan Its chief of recruiting for investment banking reveals the "cross-country airplane flight test" and other traits he seeks in new hires Full Transcript
CEB: Wendy Person You won't impress Corporate Executive Board by just rattling off stats. Instead, show how your future melds with the company's Full Transcript
AOL: Amy Hale Amy Hale, AOL's head of university relations, explains why school-based consulting projects are invaluable tools in recruiting qualified MBAs Full Transcript
Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group: Doris McGhee This company looks for high-powered team players, says Doris McGhee of Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Full Transcript
Liberty Mutual: Ann Nowak Integrity and flexibility top the insurer's list of desirable employee qualities, says the head of college relations Full Transcript
The Gallup Organization: Jacques Murphy Gallup's Jacques Murphy explains the importance of "strong mental athleticism" and why the firm has such a low employee turnover rate Full Transcript
Avaya: Lisa Allen On a hiring rebound, the tech company is also now recruiting abroad. Wherever you are, here's what it looks for in new hires Full Transcript
Deere & Co.: Krystal Willams Here's what Deer & Co. recruiters want to see from candidates for its Strategic Management Program, a conduit to permanent employment Full Transcript
Professional Aviation Management: Paul Gartlan When Paul Gartlan appraises potential recruits at Professional Aviation Management, he's listening for those "speaking from the soul" Full Transcript
Bain & Co.: David G. Sanderson Bain & Co. recruiter David G. Sanderson reveals how candidates can win a job, beginning a rapid progression to partner at his firm Full Transcript
Gap Inc.: Denise Mooney Candidates need to show "passion, appreciation, and knowledge" for the apparel retailer and its business, says recruiter Denise Mooney Full Transcript
Goldman Sachs: Aaron Marcus Aaron Marcus, the investment bank's chief of campus recruiting, says in its "consensus-driven culture, you must be persuasive to succeed" Full Transcript
Citigroup: Aaron Chan If candidates don't go to the trouble of seeking out recruiters, says Vice-President Aaron Chan, "they probably won't even get a first interview" Full Transcript
GE: Steve Canale Beyond being sharp, to succeed job-seekers must be a good "cultural fit" and "willing to learn," says GE recruiting exec Steve Canale Full Transcript
Citigroup: Helen Coburn What traits are global banks looking for in an MBA seeking a financial-services job? Citigroup's Helen Coburn explains Full Transcript