Surveys abound listing the Best of just about anything.
We found it was easier to come up with a list of best places to eat in New York City than whom to work for. So, what we looked for in the lists was a good methodology and an adequate number of respondents. Most importantly, they needed to clearly explain how they compiled the lists. Which brings us to one last point. Although only two of the lists chosen are specific to IT professionals, the other more general ones may be equally useful.