08/27/2026
🔎 Which Are the Best Companies for Entry-Level Jobseekers?
For the Class of 2026, landing a first job can be challenging — especially when many positions require experience that recent graduates may not have yet.
To understand where entry-level candidates may find the best opportunities, CashNetUSA analyzed job postings from some of the largest employers in the U.S., including major companies across the retail, restaurant, and big-tech sectors.
The study examined two key factors:
- Entry-level job availability: The percentage of a company's job postings specifically advertised as entry-level roles
- Job competition: The average number of applicants per listing, based on positions posted within the previous 14 days
The research looked at a broad group of major employers, including the 100 largest U.S. employers, 50 major restaurant and retail chains, and 13 globally recognized big-tech companies.
The findings offer a snapshot of which companies have the highest share of entry-level opportunities and where jobseekers may face the most — and least — competition.
For graduates entering the workforce in 2026, choosing where to apply can be just as important as perfecting the application itself.
Read the full analysis to see which companies stand out for entry-level jobseekers.
For the Class of 2026, landing that first job after college may be just as much about choosing the right company as submitting the perfect application. Luckily, the job market appears strong, with new listings outstripping predicted numbers. This provides a broader range of options to earn more mone...
