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Employer Research for Jobseekers September 20, 2009. Darren Nelson Assistant Managing Librarian Sno-Isle Libraries, Mukilteo Branch. Employer Research –Why Do It? . To learn if employer is right for you To ask intelligent questions at interview
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Employer Research for JobseekersSeptember 20, 2009 Darren Nelson Assistant Managing Librarian Sno-Isle Libraries, Mukilteo Branch
Employer Research –Why Do It? To learn if employer is right for you To ask intelligent questions at interview To tailor resumes and cover letters effectively to individual employers
Employer Research –Why Do It? To network with relevant personnel of company To demonstrate motivation and research skills to potential employer To negotiate salary intelligently
Employer Research—What Information? Employer history and background Employer’s current products and services News items about employer
Employer Research—What Information? Financial and sales information Industry information and outlook Key personnel and contact information
Online Library and Internet Resources Business and association directories Company profiles and histories Magazine and newspaper indexes
Online Library and Internet Resources Industry and career outlook information Web sites Local classifieds and newspapers and trade journals
Finding Library Research Tools • www.sno-isle.org • Then click… • Research Tools • Databases and Research • Business and Personal Finance
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Business and Association Directories • ReferenceUSA • 14 million U.S. businesses • 200, 000 human resource contact names • Business descriptions including # of employees and sales volume • Website links to job postings
Business and Association Directories • Gale Directory Library • Ward's Business Directory of U.S. Private and Public Companies • Encyclopedia of Associations: International Organizations • Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S. • Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State and Local
Company Profiles and Histories • Company Profiles from Business Source Premier • Datamonitor reports include information such as: • Key Facts (size, location, financial year, contact information) • Company History
Datamonitor Reports • Key employees • Major products and services • Revenue analysis • SWOT analysis • Top Competitors • Subsidiaries
Web Sites: The Riley Guide • http://www.rileyguide.com/employer.html • Links to web sites related to the following: • How to Research Employers • What It’s Like to Work at… • Business Directories & Corporate Profiles • Business Research Collections • Know the Industry Codes • Margaret F. Dikel of the Riley Guide, author.
Hoovers™ • http://www.hoovers.com/free/ • Company information from Hoovers including business reports and profiles.
Workforce Explorer (WA) • From web site: • The Labor Market and Economic Analysis (LMEA) branch of Washington state's Employment Security Department (ESD) gathers, analyzes, and publishes information about the state's labor market. Data are gathered from tax reports, employers, government agencies, surveys, and other sources. This raw material is analyzed and edited for privacy