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Researching Industries, Companies & Careers
Featured Resources:
CareerSearch
This site provides contact information for organizations and companies in selected states. Log in to the portal, click on "myApps" in the top right of the screen and select the "Pride Career Management System" icon. Scroll down the page and follow the link on the left hand side.
Plunkett Research
Create and search professional databases of business contacts by industry and sector. Build your own list of company contacts to assist in your job search. Export your lists to Excel for easier use. Addresses, names and phone numbers are all included.
Vault is the world's leading source of career information. It will make your efforts at researching employers, industries, and career subjects infinitely easier and more efficient. Vault.com contains over 3,000 company profiles, 1,100 career advice profiles, and industry & occupational profiles. This resource is only available to current Hofstra students (login to My Hofstra Portal and click on "myApps" located in the upper right corner, then click on the "Vault" icon).
General Resources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Provides and online occupational handbook and career guide to different industries.
Business & Technology Research
Links to career research and other related topics.
Dow Jones Business Directory
Search the well known business newspaper through the sites search engine.
Edgar Online
Information on publicly traded companies.
Hoover's Online
Hoover's online career center. Includes other job search tools as well.
Industry Link
Directory of links to industry web sites.
Lycos Career Research
Look up recent news by company name and industry.
Marketing Classified
Marketing job listings and career information.
NationJob Online Database
Free database, listing job openings and company profiles. Also information on writing resumes.
Numa Financial Systems
Specializes in derivatives employment. Includes many links to related fields such as, investment banks and management consultants.
The Riley Guide
Information on job salaries, how to write resumes & cover letters, and company research.
SEC Edgar Database
Government files and corporate information.
Thomas Register of Manufacturers
Research a company by brand name, product or service, or company name.
Wetfeet
Research on careers and industries, including salaries and perks.
6 Figure Jobs
Targeted specifically to senior executives and professionals, and it offers free access to thousands of six-figure positions, resume posting services, and full confidentiality for all members.