RESEARCHING COMPANIES
Once you’ ve decided what kind of occupations you like, start researching specific companies you’ re interested in.
When you research companies, you are not only learning about companies you may want to work for, but you’ re also gathering helpful information to use in the interview.
Tips for Researching a Company:
• Visit the company website and review the“ About Us” section. The company’ s mission and vision statements can also provide helpful information about its values.
• Search for the company along with the word“ news,” or select the“ news” option during your search to see recent publications, achievements, and headlines.
• Search the company on YouTube to see videos about the workplace, interviews with employees, insight into company culture, and more.
Resources for Researching the Company:
Career
Coach Explore potential careers based on a short interest selfassessment. This search tool provides current data on local employment, wages, job postings, and associated education and training.
Handshake
Eastern Florida State College’ s online job platform. Use your Titan email to claim your account and complete your profile. Discover employers, follow companies you are interested in, and apply to jobs.
LinkedIn
Explore filters to streamline your search( experience, location, industry, and more). Visit the profiles of businesses to research their employees, culture, content, and opportunities!
FIRSTHAND Embrace career readiness with Vault / Firsthand content and digital tools designed to launch careers and grow professionals.
Monster Explore potential employers to find your best fit.
Company Research Worksheet( PDF)
Click the button above to fill out a digital company research worksheet. This will help you decide whether you want to work for the company, as well as prepare for a possible interview in the future!
Watch“ Tips for Researching a Company” by CareerSpots
Get inside tips from employers on how to effectively learn about a company.
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