Company Research
Part of exploring possible careers and conducting a job search includes gathering information on an industry, company, or geographic area. It is also vital when preparing for an interview. Check out these resources that can provide some important information during the job search process.
Print Resources
Headquarters USA. Omnigraphics, Inc., 2008.
Ref. DESK 384.6 Headquarters 2008
Hoover's Handbook of American Business. Hoover's Business Press, 2008.
Ref. 338.74 Hoover's
Hoover's Handbook of Emerging Companies. Hoover's Business Press, 2008.
Ref. 338.74 Hoover's
Hoover's Handbook of Private Companies. Hoover's Business Press, 2008.
Ref. 338.74 Hoover's
Hoover's MasterList of U.S. Companies. Hoover's Business Press, 2004.
Ref. 338.74 Hoover's
Adams Jobs Almanac. Bob Adams, Inc., 2006.
Career 331.702 Adams 2006
National Job Bank. B. Adams, Inc., 2004.
Ref. 331.128 National 2004
Directory of Corporate Affiliations. National Register Pub., Co., 1999.
Ref. 338.74 Directory 1999
Online Resources
ReferenceUSA - Available in the library or from home with a Jones Library card, this is a database containing information on over 13 million US businesses. Searches can be done by region and industry.
InfoTrac General Business File - Accessible with a C/W MARS library card. Provides information on company performance and industry trends by searching broker repoorts, trade publications, newspapers and company directory profiles.
Websites
Hoover's Online - The information you get for free includes financial data, website address, top competitors, and news stories, including press releases. Paying members get access to more detailed information.
WetFeet - Company profiles include financial statistics, opportunities, website address for contacting the company. Often the information comes from Hoover's Company Capsules. If you're registered with WetFeet (which is free), you can also get more information on the company or on the industry. This site also has advice on careers and resumes.
CorporateInformation - Over 350,000 companies are listed in this database. You'll find company description, competitor analysis, sales analysis, financial position, and industry overview. Registration, which is free, is required.
GuideStar - For information on over 640,000 nonprofits in the United States, try this website. For an organization, you can find their mission and programs, financial data, board members and read the Form 990 that they file with the IRS.