Vocational Assessment Clinic

FINDING OUT ABOUT PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS: INFORMATION ABOUT COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB

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Gathering information about prospective employers is useful at any stage of the career decision making process. This knowledge is useful in the initial stages when you are trying to identify companies and organizations for which you would like to work. In your initial contacts with a potential employer, demonstrating interest in and knowledge of the organization may increase the employer’s interest in you. During the interview process, being informed about the company or organization conveys to the prospective employer that you care about and truly want to work at his/her organization.

Several web sites that may be useful for gathering information about prospective employers are listed on this page.      

Allbussiness Directory

An extensive global business directory, this site lists company names and describes services and products offered by each company.

Hoovers Online

http://www.hoovers.com

The online version of the business almanac, this site features company news including information on cyberstocks, investor resources, career resources and top employers.

 GETTING THE INSIDE SCOOP

http://www.wetfeet.com/asp/home.asp -- Claims to present "rigorously researched insider information" on companies and industries.

www.experiencenetwork.com --Provides "insider reports" on over 350 companies.

 MILITARY CAREER GUIDES

http://www.militarycareers.com -- Provides comprehensive information about career opportunities.

http://www.army.mil -- Army

http://www.navyjobs.com/ -- Navy

http://www.airforce.com/ -- Airforce

http://www.uscg.mil/jobs/ -- Coast Guard 

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