Bob's Discount Furniture Makes A splash In A Recent Poll About CEO Envy.

MANCHESTER, CT — A poll by the web site YourFreeCareerTest shows that the boss at Manchester-based Bob's discount furniture is a job a lot of graduates would aspire to.

"For many ambitious graduates, the pinnacle of career success is the coveted role of CEO. While climbing the corporate ladder can feel like a distant goal, some companies hold a special allure, representing the ultimate destination for aspiring executives," the pollsters said.

To uncover which corporations spark the leadership dreams the most, YourFreeCareerTest, a career test platform, surveyed 3,064 graduates, posing a single, thought-provoking question:

“If you could be the CEO of any company, which one would you choose?”

The results revealed "fascinating trends in career aspirations," with some powerhouse brands consistently emerging as top choices. The most coveted CEO roles included a mix of tech giants, financial institutions, household consumer brands, and even an academic institution.

Bill Barton of Bob's was No. 119.

Why?

Here's the explanation:

"Bob’s Discount Furniture blends affordability with style, making it a compelling leadership destination for retail-focused graduates. Bill Barton’s leadership emphasizes customer satisfaction and community philanthropy. Aspiring CEOs see this role as an opportunity to redefine value-driven furniture shopping on a national scale."

Other CEOs of Connecticut-based companies included are Lego, The Hartford, Henkel, Pitney Bowes, Webster Bank and Edgewell Personal Care.

Here is an infographic showing the top 150 companies of which graduates aspire to be CEO.