A state-controlled energy group has once again emerged as the most attractive employer for young people in the Czech Republic.

According to the latest TOP Employers survey, students at both universities and high schools named ČEZ as their preferred place to work in 2025.

The annual research, organized by the Association of Students and Graduates, gathered responses from more than 14,000 university students and over 9,000 high school students across the country.

The survey was conducted between October 1 and December 12, 2025, making it one of the largest studies of its kind in the Czech Republic.

ČEZ has dominated the overall ranking for several consecutive years. This year, it secured first place among both university and secondary school respondents. Company representatives point to long-term engagement with students as a key factor behind its continued success.

Daniel Novák, director of the TOP Employers study, said the results reflect sustained outreach efforts. “We have observed over time that companies active at universities and high schools — and those that systematically work with young talent — tend to rank highly. Students respond to that presence,” he said.

Automotive and Technology Firms Remain Strong

Beyond the energy sector, automotive and engineering companies continue to draw strong interest. Among the most sought-after employers were Škoda Auto, Siemens, and Škoda Group.

In information technology, students favored Seznam.cz, Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle. The results suggest that domestic digital firms can compete with multinational technology corporations when it comes to employer appeal.

Consumer Brands Also Rank High

Global and domestic consumer brands featured prominently in the survey. French cosmetics group L’Oréal topped the consumer goods category, followed by Czech brewer Plzeňský Prazdroj and beverage producer Coca-Cola HBC Česko a Slovensko.

Retail chains also performed well. Lidl and IKEA ranked among the leading employers in their sector.

The full ranking is available on the TOP Employers project website.

Automotive & Technology Industry

1. ŠKODA AUTO

2. SIEMENS

3. ŠKODA GROUP

Banking & Investment

1. Česká spořitelna

2. Komerční banka

3. Raiffeisenbank

Information Technology

1. Seznam.cz

2. Microsoft

3. IBM

Retail & eCommerce

1. IKEA Czech Republic

2. Lidl Czech Republic

3. Alza.cz

Consumer Goods

1. L’Oréal

2. Plzeňský Prazdroj (Pilsner Urquell)

3. Coca-Cola HBC Czechia & Slovakia

Construction

1. STRABAG

2. Metrostav

3. Skanska

Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare

1. Motol University Hospital

2. Zentiva

3. Hradec Králové University Hospital

Public Administration

1. Army of the Czech Republic

2. Police of the Czech Republic

3. Czech Television

Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more