18. GENERAL ELECTRIC

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18. GENERAL ELECTRIC

Manufacturing

2007 rank: 12

Average pay: $55,000 to $60,000
Entry-level hiring: Up 43.1%, to 1,030, in 2007
Signing bonuses: 75% of entry-level hires received them in 2008. Average: $4,100
Performance bonuses: 0% of entry-level hires received them in first year.
Maximum 401(k) match: 4%
Paid Time Off: 10 days
Mentorship program participation: 99%

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