Employer Research
One of the best ways to distinguish yourself from the rest of the pack of interviewees is to know the details about the company you are interviewing with. The knowledge you have about a potential employer--and on the industry where you hope to work--can give you a competitive edge. These are some excellent sources of information:
- The Riley Guide: Research & Target Employers & Locations
- Vault: Company Research
- NY Public Library
- College Grad: Top Entry Level Employers
- Quint Careers: Step-by-Step Guide to Researching Companies
Non-Profit Organizations
Volunteering and Non-Profit Career Resources and General Professional Organizations and Associations.
Public Companies
BusinessWeek Online: Company Research and Hoovers Online.
Private Companies
Forbes Largest Private Companies list and The Inc. 500.
Media Sources
Many excellent national news and industry-specific business publications are published regularly. NewsLink.
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