The 10 companies where young people dream of working the most; see ranking and what they value

Research by CIEE and Instituto Locomotiva reveals that young people prioritize professional growth when choosing companies to work for g1 For young Brazilians, their dream job goes beyond salary. The opportunity to grow in your career is the main criterion when choosing a company, and big brands are among the places this generation most wants to work. This is what a survey by the Business-School Integration Center (CIEE), carried out in partnership with the Locomotiva Institute, points out. The study interviewed 8,881 young people aged 14 to 24 from all regions of the country. ?? Do you have any reporting suggestions? Send it to g1 In the "My Perfect Match" category, the first placed teams appear in a technical draw. The ranking indicates that the preference of the new generation focuses on large brands and companies already consolidated in the market. 1st place (technical tie) Google Banco do Brasil Itaú Petrobras 2nd place (technical tie) Coca-Cola Bradesco Caixa Econômica Federal Sicoob Microsoft Mercado Livre How to identify mental illness at work The preference for large companies is in line with another research result: when choosing where to work, young people value professional growth opportunities more than remuneration. Salary and benefits appear in second place among the most mentioned criteria. The main factors cited were: 54%: opportunity for professional growth; 43%: good pay and benefits; 31%: pleasant work environment; 24%: traditional or renowned company; 20%: work flexibility; 20%: location close to home; 19%: job stability and security; 18%: identification with organizational values ??and culture; 18%: admiration for the brand or products. The result shows that salary continues to be important, but, alone, it is not enough to define where young people want to work. The possibility of learning, developing and growing professionally emerges as an even greater priority. This expectation also appears when interviewees talk about what they expect from companies. According to the survey, 98% consider it important to work in organizations that encourage professional growth. The same percentage states that it is important that younger professionals are recognized and valued. Identification with the company also influences this choice. Around seven in 10 young people say they would not work in organizations whose values ??and principles are different from their own. The data reinforces the importance of aspects such as purpose, social responsibility and work environment in the relationship with the employer. According to the survey, 98% consider it very important to work in companies that value the mental health of employees. The expectation, therefore, involves not only professional growth, but also quality of life and good working conditions. At the same time, the size of the company continues to be associated with security. According to the survey, 90% of respondents believe that working in a large company offers more stability. Business-School Integration Center (CIEE). Espírito Santo Disclosure/CIEE Who hired the most young people in 2026 The research also reveals another aspect of the relationship between young people and the job market: which companies opened the most opportunities for this group in the first quarter of 2026. The data was obtained from the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) and includes hiring under the CLT regime, learning vacancies and internship opportunities. When contracting through the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT), Mercado Livre ranked first in the national ranking. Hiring ranking CLT Mercado Livre AEC Contact Center S/A Almaviva Vulcabras Atento Brasil S/A Teleperformance CRM S.A Concentrix Brasil Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein Grendene S.A Lar Cooperativa Agroindustrial In the learning modality, the leadership went to Sendas Distribuidora S/A, responsible for Assaí Atacadista. National ranking for hiring apprentices Sendas Distribuidora S/A (Assaí Atacadista) Arcos Dourados (McDonald's) AEC Contact Center S/A Seara Alimentos Ltda MBRF S.A Supermercados BH Comércio de Alimentos S/A Correios Raia Drogasil S/A Vale S.A SPDM (Associação Paulista para o Desenvolvimento da Medicina) Already in the internship, the public sector appears strongly. Courts of Justice and government bodies occupy most of the top positions. National ranking of intern hiring