1.   
StudentsGraduate StudentsEmployersFaculty and StaffAlumniEventsAbout Us
Main Page

Students

 
Find Your Path
Prepare for Your Search
Make Connections
Internships
Jobs & On-Campus Recruiting
After the Interview
Career Fairs & Events
Graduate School
Special Interest
 
 
Online Tools

SpartanCareersFull-time & Part-time Jobs, Internships, On-Campus Interviews and Career Events
 

CareershiftSearch, select and store job listings from all job boards and all company job postings.

 
 
Online Tools
FacebookLinkedInTwitter

Researching Employers


Why should I research employers and industries?

To be more prepared than your competition
To demonstrate to an employer that you are interested in his/her company
When should I research employers and industries?
Before making initial contact with an employer
Before going to a job interview
Before negotiating salary
What information should I obtain?
Find out about: services or products - competitors within the industry - growth pattern - reputation - divisions and subsidiaries - location - size, including number of employees - sales, assets, earnings - new products and projects - number of locations - any foreign operations.
Where will I find employer information?
Explore the website for the company or organization in order to gain information.

Jackson Library Databases for Company Research - This online guide links to library databases for company research that could help you better prepare for an interview and be a stronger candidate.

CareerShift - Get up-to-date contact information, including e-mail addresses, for millions of companies.

Glassdoor.com -a look inside over 84,000 companies.  Company salaries, reviews, and interviews posted anonymously by employees.

Resumagic - includes links to Forbes and Fortune lists, Business Wire, and more.

CareerOneStop - industry and salary information

The Riley Guide - research and target employers and location

Jobweb's Employer Profiles - JobWeb offers career and job-search advice for new college graduates

Hoover's On-Line - search by companies, people, or industries

Career Services Center, UNCG
#1 EUC, PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
 
VOICE 336.334.5454
FAX 336.334.5185
EMAIL career_services@uncg.edu