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Researching Businesses and Business Career Fields

Researching Businesses and Business Career Fields. Mark Schappert, Career Services Cathy Scott, Library. Agenda. Our intent is to present some tools (free or purchased and accessed through the Library) that will help you Research Careers Research Industries Research Companies.

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Researching Businesses and Business Career Fields

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  1. Researching Businesses and Business Career Fields Mark Schappert, Career Services Cathy Scott, Library

  2. Agenda Our intent is to present some tools (free or purchased and accessed through the Library) that will help you • Research Careers • Research Industries • Research Companies

  3. C2C Program Assignment First Year Students – Spring 2013 C2C Advantage: www.lemoyne.c2ca.com Online Module:B1 – Typical Careers with My Major Workshop:G2 – Workshop 2 – Your SummaryWrite a summary of what you learned in today’s workshop. In addition, answer these questions: Can you see benefits in researching career possibilities?Can you see benefits in using the business research resources? Briefly explain. DUE: April 1, 2013

  4. C2C Advantage • www.lemoyne.c2ca.com • Sample:User name: samples@lemoyne.eduPW: 2012sample Falcone Library Subject Resource Guide:  Library » Research Guides »Subject Guides » Business Career ResearchBusiness Career Research

  5. Career Information Reference Sources Wetfeetwww.wetfeet.com Vault www.vault.com Careers in Business www.careers-in-business.com

  6. Start at the Library Home Page

  7. Clueless? • If you’re having trouble narrowing down your choices, try WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR?

  8. Industry Research • Check “Occupation Outlook.” If your chosen profession is not a listed choice, use the search box. • Check “MarketLine”(databases-Company and Industry Subject Guide on the Library website). Choose first column (Industry) Use search box and narrow geographically. • If your focus is digital, use eMarketer. (eg., Track DVR users)

  9. Local Employers • Most communities have a BOOK OF LISTS created by the Chamber of Commerce or another business organization. • Syracuse’s is located on line at http://www.cnybj.com/Research.aspx • The Public Library in the area where you’re looking for a job would be an excellent source as well as Career Services. The Syracuse guide can be partially accessed for free; not all areas are so generous.

  10. Company Website • Don’t expect to find anything negative! • Do expect contact information and examples of clients or products. • Financials may be available in an investors’ section if a publically held company. • Access through a Google Search on Company name.

  11. Eric Mower

  12. Databases • Business Insight: Essentials: Larger companies will be listed. Information presented objectively. • Here you’ll find all the facts: • A profile (gross billings, number of employees, names and positions of officers, the website url); • News releases • Histories and Financial Info if public • Suits and Claims and Products may also appear.

  13. Conclusion • Evaluation on Research Guide • C2C assignment

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