NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU - News) announced today that it has ranked number 30 in "The 50 Best Places to Launch a Career," survey by BusinessWeek magazine in their second-annual ranking of the United States' top 95 entry-level employers.

BusinessWeek surveyed career services directors at U.S. colleges nationwide at length to narrow down the list of entry-level employers. Each finalist had to complete a survey that covers a number of entry-level-related topics including internships, recruiting, pay, benefits, training, and paid time off. In addition, BusinessWeek obtained the results of a 2007 survey by Universum Communications in which 44,000 U.S. undergraduates were asked to identify the five most desirable employers.

"Every new-hire especially those launching a career want a place where they can develop themselves while maintaining their individuality," says Sharon Taylor, Senior Vice President, Corporate Human Resources. "Prudential is such a place - we strive to create a rewarding and supportive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We also recognize that the diverse perspectives and talents of our employees provide a competitive advantage and we are gratified to be recognized as one of the great places to launch a career."

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU - News), a financial services leader with approximately $648 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2007, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, investment management, and real estate services. For more information, please visit www.prudential.com.

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Source: Prudential Financial, Inc.

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