Business college students rank MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) among their most admired employers, according to Universum’s newly released survey of nearly 66,000 students. In its debut on the list, MGM Resorts landed at No. 40, making it the only integrated resort and only Nevada-based company to rank in the top 100. 

“We’re pleased that our focus on being an employer of choice as a leading entertainment and hospitality company that provides a spectrum of career paths, is recognized by the next generation of employee and business leaders.  We are proud of the success of our Management Associate and Hospitality Internship Programs that for more than 20 years have attracted top students from Universities across the country. Many of our top leaders are graduates of these important programs,” said Jim Murren, Chairman & CEO of MGM Resorts International.

The results were announced at The Employer Branding Conference, an annual event held for top executives in Recruitment and Talent Attraction, and reported in the May 9, 2013 edition of Businessweek (http://www.universumglobal.com/IDEAL-Employer-Rankings/The-National-Editions/American-Student-Survey).

The Universum survey looks at employer branding perception by job candidates, job opportunities, recruiting experience, on-campus recruitment efforts, and learning and development opportunities among other factors. 

In addition to the Universum ranking, MGM Resorts has been cited as one of the Top 50 & 25 Noteworthy Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc Magazine; 40 Best Companies for Diversity by Black Enterprise Magazine; and Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

About MGM Resorts International

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is one of the world’s leading global hospitality companies operating a peerless portfolio of destination resort brands, including MGM Grand Detroit, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company’s website at www.mgmresorts.com.

About Universum

A global research and advisory firm, Universum helps top employers excel in recruitment and retention by ensuring improvements to their employer brand. Universum delivers a full range of services in research, strategic consulting and communications solutions that allow employers to understand, attract and retain current and future ideal employees. Universum partners with over 1,200 clients, Fortune 500 companies, and works with 1,500 universities worldwide to conduct research on the career and employer preferences of top talent. On an annual basis, the company surveys nearly half a million students and professionals worldwide. Universum uses those findings to guide leaders in Human Resources, Marketing, Advertising, Strategy and Talent Acquisition. For more information, go to www.universumglobal.com.

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MGM Resorts International

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a peerless portfolio of destination resort brands, including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. In addition to its 51% interest in MGM China Holdings, Limited, which owns the MGM Macau resort and casino and is in the process of developing a gaming resort in Cotai, the Company has significant holdings in gaming, hospitality and entertainment, owns and operates 15 properties located in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has 50% investments in three other properties in Nevada and Illinois. One of those investments is CityCenter, an unprecedented urban resort destination on the Las Vegas Strip featuring its centerpiece ARIA Resort & Casino. Leveraging MGM Resorts' unmatched amenities, the M life loyalty program delivers one-of-a-kind experiences, insider privileges and personalized rewards for guests at the Company's renowned properties nationwide. Through its hospitality management subsidiary, the Company holds a growing number of development and management agreements for casino and non-casino resort projects around the world.

MGM Resorts International supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming Association's Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its gaming properties. The Company has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions for its industry-leading Diversity Initiative, its community philanthropy programs and the Company's commitment to sustainable development and operations. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

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