Researching Employers

Do your research. Get hired.

This guide is designed to help job seekers research companies and organizations. Here are some tips and resources to help you do a thorough job.

Visit the company website and look for:

• “About Us” – often a brief history or description of the company
• “Employment/Careers” – full job listings and instructions for applying
• “Services” – usually a list of all services provided
• “Contact Us” – full contact information sometimes including a map with directions

Go to LinkedIn and look for:

• Fredonia alumni who work there
• The contact person for recruiting in human resources
• Recent company posts and news

Go to Google and search the company’s name. This will give you recent news articles, mentions in business journals, and other information that might be of interest and use.

Reed Library Resources (www.fredonia.edu/library/)

Additional Resources

• Business Week
• Career Guide to Industries - from the U.S. Department of Labor
• Chicago Business (powered by Crains)
• Companies & Reviews - from Glassdoor
• Economist, (The)
• Forbes
• Google Scholar
• Inc.com
• Industry Week
• Market Watch (previously Smart Money)
• U.S. News & World Report
• Wall Street Journal

Employer Directories

Use employer directories and economic guides to research employers and generate more leads.
Employer Directories & Websites: Arts & Media | Business & Industry | Education | General | Government | Health, Human Services, & Non-Profit

Chambers of Commerce

• Buffalo Niagara Partnership (regional chamber of commerce for Buffalo Niagara)
• Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce
• Greater New York Area Chamber of Commerce
• U.S. Chambers of Commerce

Western NY Economic Information and Demographics

1. Education
2. Major Employers

To develop more strategies, make an appointment to meet with a CDO counselor.