Researching Employers

Whether identifying employers for jobs or internships or preparing for an interview with a particular employer, you should thoroughly research the employer using many different tools.  Your research can provide you with valuable clues about the culture and opportunities available.  It can also provide you with material on which to base the questions you ask during your job/internship interviews or networking conversations.

If you are researching a particular employer, begin with their web site.  Be sure to read any press releases or news sections as well as the general employer information provided.

If you are researching to identify employers for either jobs or internships, look for both general research sites like Career Search and career field-specific resources such as journals and professional associations.

Resources for researching employers

• The Riley Guide
• The Vault Online Library: To access, you must log in to WebCenter and select Career Services Web Resources from the drop-down menu.

• WetFeet.com
• Lexis-Nexis (access through Tisch Library)
• Online Professional Journals: Click here for databases used for searching in Professional Journals
• Career Search:To access, you must log in to WebCenter and select Career Services Web Resources from the drop-down menu.

• Also check the researching careers section of our site for career-specific associations and web information.