RE: Researching Employers

Subject: RE: Researching Employers
From: "zzPinkham, zzJim" <Jim -dot- Pinkham -at- voith -dot- com>
To: "Beth Agnew" <Beth -dot- Agnew -at- senecac -dot- on -dot- ca>, "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>
Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 08:38:46 -0500

This is a start, and a very good one. But more can and should be done,
too. Ultimately, your goal is to identify and begin a dialogue with real
people who can answer these questions and perhaps even introduce you to
the hiring manager, if the researched opportunity appears likely to be a
good fit.

See Nick Corcodilos, "Due Diligence: Don't take a job without it"
http://www.asktheheadhunter.com/hadiligence.htm.

Anonymous poster's last sentence is telling, and the web site above may
lead you to rethink your whole approach to finding work. Short comment,
though: Applying to "many companies" is seldom the best use of your time
and effort. Better to identify those few potential places where you can
be a great solution to their needs and narrow the list to a handful of
companies. Then research those few very thoroughly, arrange a meeting to
discuss ways to work together to mutual benefit, and go show them you
can do the job. Check the web site and Corcodilos' book, "Ask the
Headhunter," for more details on this.

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Subject: RE: Researching Employers

When helping my students job search, I refer them to Barron's, or any
other good business directory/database. Your local library or university
library will have subscriptions to this type of information. These
directories detail companies in an objective way, and usually provide
statistics such as employee turnover (which may indicate satisfaction),
related companies, and revenue history.

Business magazines (again, I recommend a library search rather than just
a web search for this info) give you commentary by business analysts.

A third avenue for information is to review the stock watch sites such
as Morningstar.com that provide background info on businesses from a
financial perspective. You have to dig a fair bit for the info, but it
might be useful.

An afternoon spent with your local research librarian will yield many
benefits, and make your search a lot easier. :-) --Beth

Beth Agnew
Professor, Technical Communication
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 416-491-5050 x3133

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Can anyone suggest a website that gives background information about
employers? Or can you tell me how to go about researching an employer's
reputation as far as pay, treatment of employees, corporate environment,
etc.? I'm looking for a job in a different state so I'm unfamiliar with
many of the companies I'm applying to.


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