WHERE TO GO TO RESEARCH A COMPANY

The Internet

• Search the Internet to find the company's Web site. You can search for the company's Web site address by using a search engine or call the company and ask for their Web site address.
• If the company doesn't have a Web site you may still be able to get information by using the following resources:
            WetFeet Company Research 
            Companies Online - does not got t o Companies Online; this link
            redirects to Tripod.com Small Business section
            Hoover's Online: The Business Information Authority 
            Nasdaq 
• For additional resources that offer free Internet access and provide company information visit your local Career Center or library.

The Company Itself

• Contact the marketing department for company literature. Ask for an annual
  and financial report and any additional marketing materials the company may
  have. 
• Offer to pick up the information so you can see the company and perhaps
  ask the receptionist additional questions.

Call your contacts throughout your network

• Perhaps you have a friend who works at the company. 
• Clients or vendors may have information. 
• Speaking with someone through a professional organization meeting may
  yield useful information 
• NETWORK with everyone.

Library

• Local newspapers, The Wall Street Journal, business directories, employer profiles and periodicals can be found at local and career libraries and include important information about local and national businesses.
• If you do not know how to find the information, ask the resource librarian.

Advertising

• Pay attention to television, newspaper and radio ads for company advertising about their products or services. Billboards are another source to consider.
• Companies tend to emphasize what is important to them in their advertising.
• If you know the advertising agency the company uses, call them for information.