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Professional Issues ENTRP 5514

Professional Issues ENTRP 5514. Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional Services Librarian Al Harris Library frederic.murray@swosu.edu. What is the most important commodity in today’s economy? .

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Professional Issues ENTRP 5514

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  1. Professional Issues ENTRP 5514

    Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional Services Librarian Al Harris Library frederic.murray@swosu.edu

  2. What is the most important commodity in today’s economy?

  3. There is a profound gap between the knowledge and skills most students learn in school and the knowledge and skills they need in typical 21st century communities and workplaces. -The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
  4. 21st Century Skills Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Creativity & Innovation
  5. Skills for Workplace Success
  6. Today’s Class 1. Due Diligence 2. Prepared Candidates
  7. Due Diligence 1: the care that a reasonable person exercises to avoid harm to other persons or their property 2: research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction (as a corporate merger or purchase of securities)
  8. Due Diligence :research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction….like an interview.
  9. WWW. Library Database Glassdoor.com Indeed.com Hoovers First Research Learning Express
  10. Glassdoor Sign In/Create Account Facebook Login? Possible Issues Problems
  11. Glassdoor Overview of Company Salaries Reviews ( as places to work) Interviews *** Jobs Search Macys
  12. x Jobs Salaries Trends Sign In/ Post Your Resume
  13. Library Web Page: Databases Hoovers First Research
  14. Hoovers Search Information on Specific Companies Financial data Annual reports Competitors Officer names ONLINE TUTORIAL
  15. First Research Locate trends, forecasts and more for over 200 industries. Resource for preparing for job or internship interviews. Industry reports include Competitive landscape Products and operations Sales and marketing Industry Forecast Interview preparation questions ***
  16. First Research Search Industry Landscape Industry Profile Chapters Recent Developments Business Challenges Trends & Opportunities Call Prep Questions Industy Forecast Web Links & Acronyms Back out into the open web
  17. North American Industry Classification NAIC is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System (Older) http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/
  18. Exercise One: Gulfport Energy Use Hoovers to review the company noting the following criteria: People Industry Information Competitors Financial Summary Competitive Landscape Who is their top competitor and why?
  19. Exercise Two: Gulfport Energy Use First Research to locate the Industry Overview for Gulfport Energy What are a few good interview questions? What are some Trends & Opportunities? What are some of the industry drivers? (Hint – check Industry Forecast & Rating)
  20. The Interview Ace the Basic Question (Tell me your Story) Be Mindful of Your Surroundings Stalk Your Interview Online (not really, but practice a little due diligence)
  21. HBS Working Knowledge Faculty Research at Harvard Business School Forum for innovation in business practice, offering a first look at cutting-edge thinking from HBS faculty Free Weekly Newsletter
  22. Learning Express Register for an Account Add Content from Job Search & Workplace Skills to “ My Center” Business Writing 1: Get Organized TOEIC Practice Exam 1
  23. Questions? Contact me: Frederic Murray 774-7113 frederic.murray@swosu.edu

  24. Thanks!

  25. Key Terms: Goodrich ISR/ Aerospace Industries Itek Corporation becomes Goodrich ISR Info via Wikipedia Hoover: search Goodrich ISR for Company Data First Search: Search for Industry Landscape – search Industry Profile Chapters First Search provides Web Links - Use them Business Source Complete - Search using information gleaned from H & FS LexisNexis: Search using information gleaned from H & FS Ebrary Digital Book Collection: Key Word from First Search Industy Profile: Aerospace Products and Parts Manufacture Search Chapter Headings Yahoo Finance: Search Company & Industy Profile Google Site Search HBS Working Knowledge
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