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Special Section By Universum Communications and THE BLACK COLLEGIAN |
Abbott
by Catrine Johansson

At Abbott, we're delivering breakthrough pharmaceutical and
medical products that change people's lives with leading-edge drug therapies
that help patients live longer and healthier.
We couldn't make this kind of impact without the
innovation, creativity and passion of all our people. That's why we strive to
create an enduring environment for our 60,000 people worldwide that not only
recognizes and values people's differences, but also helps them achieve.
To Apply: Please submit
your resume at www.abbott.com or visit us on campus.
Our Business
Abbott is one of the top performing health care companies in the
world – with industry leading pharmaceutical brands such as Biaxin XL, Humira®
and Kaletra®. Abbott has pinpointed emerging areas and the list is extensive and
exceptional: landmark retail nutritional products such as Similac® infant
formulas and Ensure® bars and beverages; breakthrough cardiovascular and spinal
devices; advanced instrument systems and tests for diagnosing infectious
diseases, cancer, diabetes and genetic conditions. Overall, we provide
innovative health care products and solutions in over 130 countries with sales
at $19.7 billion and growing, we have the resources to continue strengthing our
position as a global leader.
Corporate Culture
Abbott is here for the people we serve in their pursuit of healthy
lives. For more than a century we have passionately and thoughtfully translated
science into lasting contributions to health. Caring is central to the work that
we do to help people live healthier lives. We keep our promises, acting in
accordance with all of our values. We grow through our intellectual curiosity
and a desire to continuously learn and improve. Our respect for people is
demonstrated in what we do and how we act as evidenced by Abbott being ranked in
several 2005 "best of" lists such as: The Princeton Review for one of the Best
Entry Level jobs and Top Internship Programs. The Scientist magazine's list of
the "Top 10 Best Places to Work for Scientists" for the second consecutive year
and Fortune and Working Mother Magazine as best for minorities and working
mothers.
Career Opportunities
We are ready to make the investment in your future with competitive
compensation plans; outstanding benefits programs, a healthy work/life
integration and career development tools and processes. We are seeking college
students, recent graduates and experienced professionals in all functions (see
website for details.)
Benefits
At Abbott, you'll find competitive benefits that fit your needs. It
stands to reason that a great company would have a great benefits package
including retirement, flexible and work/life balance resource options to help
support our employees and ensure Abbott keeps our promises to each other and to
those we serve.
How to Apply
If you want to learn more about career opportunities at a global
workforce dedicated to making a difference, visit our website at:
www.abbott.com Abbott
welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
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