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13. MICROSOFT

Technology

2007 rank: 6

Average pay: %75,000 and above
Entry-level hiring: Down 77.2%, to 984, in 2007
3-year retention rate: 81%
5-year retention rate: 69%
Diversity: 40% minority; 22% female
Signing bonuses: 24% of entry-level hires received them in 2008.
Average: $7,689
Maximum 401(k) match: 3%
Formal mentorship program: Yes

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Note: All data shown pertains to entry-level employees only

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