Chapter Job Search Strategies BruinViewTM Finding Job Leads Job opportunities

Chapter 4 - Job Search Strategies & BruinViewTM Finding Job Leads Job opportunities arise in many ways and from many sources. By using a number of job search methods, you will increase your chances of identifying career opportunities that are compatible with your career and life goals. How to Find Job Openings Industries and organizations with more applicants than positions (e.g., entertainment industry) don’t need to advertise job openings. You’ll find positions in these career fields through resourcefulness and networking, not by waiting for the perfect job to appear in a newspaper or on an Internet posting. Directories and reference materials at the Career Center Laboratory will assist in this phase of your job search. The Career Center also offers many workshops that will teach you ways to tap into the hidden job market. Take advantage of Job Search Jump Start! (career.ucla.edu/JumpStart). Growth industries (e.g., high technology and business services) actively recruit and advertise to generate a large pool of candidates. Employers in these fields will frequently list current openings with BruinView™, participate in the campus interviews and career fairs, run ads in major newspapers or trade publications, and post positions on the Internet. BruinView™ Campus Interviews Participation in the free web based BruinView™ system is easy and convenient. Simply log on to the Career Center website at career.ucla.edu to get started. Online step-by-step directions will guide you through the process. • Convenience - Our web based system makes it easy to get i n f o r m a t i o n about employers who will conduct campus interviews. You can browse job descriptions, determine if you meet the qualifications, create and submit your resume, and sign up for interviews entirely online. • Diversity - Fortune 100 corporations, small and mid size companies, nonprofits, and school systems recruit UCLA students from every major through the BruinView™ Campus Interview system. • Opportunities - There’s something for everyone. BruinView™ features full time career positions for seniors and graduate students ready to enter the workplace, plus career related summer jobs and internships for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who wish to explore options and gain valuable on-the-job experience. during Fall quarter, particularly if your goal is a position in management consulting, investment banking, or accounting. More than 50% of all BruinView™ employers conduct interviews for full time positions during Fall quarter, and many extend offers by December. Although Fall quarter is the busiest recruiting season, numerous employers visit the campus during Winter and Spring quarters to fill a myriad of interesting and challenging career positions and internships. Many BruinView™ employers visit campus several times each year, but they may be interviewing for different positions during each visit. Newspaper Advertisements - By analyzing ads, you can unearth valuable information relating to today’s job market. You can learn of current salaries, pick up buzz words to use in cover letters and at interviews, and find out which skills, qualifications, degrees, and work experiences to emphasize in your resume and cover letter. Some newspapers provide web pages where they include jobs which were advertised in recent editions. Attend a Job Search Jump Start Conference - Register for Job Search Jump Start as early as possible. You'll receive expert instruction and guidance on job search strategies, resume and correspondence, and interviewing skills -- all in a high impact, threehour time slot! Check out what students are saying about Job Search Jump Start and register now at career.ucla.edu/JumpStart. Make the Most of Job Listings • Focus your cover letter specifically to the ad. If the employer’s identity is revealed, find out something about the company and personalize your cover letter. • Read the ad carefully. Fit your profile to the position. If an employer lists skills, degree, or level of experience, be sure you communicate that you possess each of the traits they’re looking for. • Turn negatives into positives. What if your qualifications are not a perfect match? For example, if your internship job title differs from the advertised opening, but the responsibilities of the positions are very similar, communicate this in your cover letter. • Show how your major and the one preferred by the employer are compatible or of equal value. • How does the BruinView™ system work?- BruinView™ is primarily an online pre-select system. Once resumes are submitted by students, most employers screen resumes, select BruinViewTM Postings - Thousands of current candidates that best full time career positions and internships meet the position qualifications, and invite available in Southern California and those students to sign opportunities nationwide are advertised via the up for an interview. If Internet exclusively for UCLA students and the company has eligible alumni. You can tap into BruinView™ 24 chosen an open sign up hours a day. It’s fast, easy, and convenient. schedule, all qualified candidates are eligible Employers from throughout Greater Los to select an interview Angeles and from UCLA academic and time slot on a first come administrative departments also use basis. BruinView™ to list hundreds of part time and seasonal employment opportunities each month. These jobs can help finance your college education, add spending money to your budget, and give your resume a boost with valuable on-the-job experience. • When should I start using the BruinView™ system? - Start early! If you are a senior with a March or June graduation date, you should begin signing up for BruinView™ campus interviews p18 Insider Industry and Employer Profiles Exclusively for UCLA students and Alumni with BruinView™ Accounts! Check out our special online Insider Industry and Employer Profiles and get a competitive edge in your career research and interview prep! With your BruinView™ account, you can download the information-packed guides of your choice – select from Insider Industry Guides spanning industries from consulting for PhDs and lawyers to information technology to nonprofit/government or from Company Insider Guides profiling specific companies and the Top 25 Consulting firms, Top 20 Biotech and Pharmaceutical firms, and Top 25 Financial Services firms. Don’t have a BruinView™ account? time at career.ucla.edu. Get one! It’s fast, its free, and it could change your life! Register for the first Professional and Trade Publications - There are thousands of magazines, journals, and newsletters with information about specific fields or industries which may contain job listings. The Career Lab collection includes many professional and trade publications to help you identify current openings such as: • American Institute of Physics Report • American Translators Association Chronicle • Fortune • Graduating Engineer and Computer Careers • Monday Developments: International Humanitarian Developments, Issues, and Trends • Opportunities in Public Affairs • Current Jobs in Performing Arts • Green Careers Journal • Nonprofit Directions: Southern California • Southern California Broadcasters Association Job Alert • Current Jobs in Art Private Employment Services - Commonly known as placement firms, employment agencies, or third party recruiters, these firms function as matchmakers. Their goal is to bring job seekers and employers together. Once an employer-employee match is satisfactorily made, they are entitled to a fee, either from the candidate (applicant paid fees) or from the employer (employer paid fees), which is most common and most desirable to job seekers. Investigate thoroughly those who charge fees to the applicant to ensure you will get value for your money. Read the contract carefully before making any commitment. Contingency Search Firms - Often referred to as “headhunters,” these firms usually deal with mid level professional and technical recruitment. They are paid by the hiring company only for successful placements. Because of their compensation arrangement, they tend to seek out resumes and may put forth considerable effort on the job seeker’s behalf. While there are many fine contingency firms, you should be cautious about those who intend to float your resume in hopes of earning a fast commission. Executive Search Firms - These firms typically conduct nationwide searches for individuals to fill mid to top level positions, generally in the six figure range. They contract with client companies to find candidates with significant experience and who meet highly specialized criteria. They are paid in advance for their services, whether or not the candidates they recommend are actually hired. Employment Services - Employment service firms can be a source of jobs not found elsewhere, and should not be overlooked in your job search campaign. Keep in mind there are good ones and bad ones. Check out their reputation to see if you feel comfortable with having them represent you. Discuss their procedures so there is no overlap where you and they send your resume. Most employment service companies have websites where you can view current opportunities. Some operate their business exclusively on the Internet. Career Fairs If you are looking for career ideas or actively pursuing a full time job, it is definitely worth your while to attend career fairs. The relaxed and friendly “open house” format make it easy to ask questions, explore career options, develop a network of professional contacts, identify job openings, and sometimes even land an interview...all in one location. Prepare for the Fair - Attending a career fair can be an effective tool in your job search, if you are prepared. To assist you, the Career Center hosts many career fair preparation workshops and offers an online career fair preparation workshop at career.ucla.edu/CareerFairPreparation. Topics covered in the workshops are what to expect, what questions to ask recruiters, what you might be asked, and more. p19 Be in the Know - The UCLA Career Center website at career.ucla.edu/CareerFairs provides a list of participating employers and their websites prior to the fair. Of this list, select a few companies that you would like to target and learn about their mission, culture, and industry. Look to the Career Center Lab or Internet for supplementary information. Zooming In - Prepare several targeted resumes. Cover the basics like work experience, internships, skills and accomplishments, educational credentials, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, awards, and honors. Remember to keep track and write notes of which resume you give to each employer. Advertising Yourself - Consider your interaction at the career fair as the first round of a job interview. Be ready with a thumbnail sketch of skills and talents that set you apart from the other students who are competing for the same job. Rehearsing your pitch to friends, family, or even a mirror will make you feel and appear more confident, organized, and focused. Looking the Part - Looking and acting professional when interacting with a recruiter demonstrates your professionalism as an employee. Greet recruiters with confidence and enthusiasm as you offer a firm, friendly handshake and make eye contact to establish rapport. You should try to dress professionally for the fair. If you have work or school before the fair and can’t change clothing, you should still attend. The opportunity to meet and interact with recruiters is most important. Look for these events during the year. Visit our website at career.ucla.edu/CareerFairs and watch for our UCLA Daily Bruin ads for participating employers, additional information, or updates. Start Making Contacts Now - Everyone you know and everyone you meet is a contact and a potential source of career advice and referrals to other individuals. Make a list of who you know. Include the names of roommates, friends, friends of friends, parents and relatives, classmates, teaching assistants, and professors. Add bosses and coworkers (past and present) and people you’ve met at the health club, while traveling, or doing volunteer work. Expand your list with people from social, political, or religious organizations. Include your physician and dentist. All of a sudden, your list of connections has grown by leaps and bounds! UCLA Career Network - You may want to check out the UCLA Alumni Association’s UCLA Career Network where opportunities to meet thousands of alumni are plentiful. It’s a positive way to learn about careers. More details at www.uclalumni.net/NetworkingCareers/UCLACareerNetwork Build the Foundation - It is important to start meeting and talking to professionals early in your college years, even if you are uncertain about the exact type of position you are seeking. However, to be the most effective at networking, it helps to be clear about the kind of job you want and your qualifications for that job. Try to have fun with your networking activities and don’t discuss work all of the time. Get to know what your professional acquaintances like to do in their spare time. Do they have a special interest? Do they volunteer for a cause? Ask questions, listen carefully, and become well versed in their areas of interest and expertise. Nurturing & Maintaining Your Networks • Always respect your contacts’ names. Get an “OK” before you use a person’s name as a referral to meet someone else. • Remember the “little” things. Send contacts copies of newsletters, newspaper and magazine articles, reports, and program materials that you think will interest them. Include a short, handwritten note than can be as simple as “FYI.” If the article relates to your mutual career interests, this will raise your professional credibility because it shows that you keep abreast of industry happenings. • Think of creative ways to keep in touch. Send cards a t holiday time. Extend an invitation to lunch for no particular reason. Send a congratulatory note to someone who has recently received a promotion or an advanced degree. • Keep an eye on the clock. Respect other people’s busy schedules and make sure you call at appropriate times that are convenient for your contacts. Networking The world revolves around relationships. Studies indicate that up to 80 percent of all positions (the “hidden job market”) are obtained through networking and connections. Networking is a skill that will not only be critical to your job search, but will prove valuable for the rest of your career. What is Networking? - The concept of networking is simple: it’s letting people know that you’re in the job market, describing your interests and the kind of work you prefer, and asking for advice and assistance in achieving your career goals. • Don’ t overlook the common courtesies. Thank everyone who helps you or provides you with ideas or leads. It’s wise to thank people for leads even if their suggestions don’t pan out. Your contacts will appreciate the follow up. How to Make Connections in a Room Full of Strangers The “I don’t know anyone here” jitters can bring on a real anxiety attack, but the following tips can help you get past those first few dreaded minutes. • Initiate conversations. Don’t wait until you get to the meeting site to strike up a conversation. If you notice other attendees in the parking lot or elevator, take the opportunity to get acquainted. p20 • Psyche yourself up. Refocus your preoccupation with your own anxieties by thinking about the other attendees. Pretend you are about to host a party and concentrate on helping others have a good time. • Set yourself up for a positive experience. Before arriving at a meeting, find out as much as you can about the organization and its members. It’s often a good idea to contact the program or membership chair to ask a question about the speaker or the program agenda. This way you will have forged a connection and will have a friendly face to look for when you arrive. • Pay attention to your body language. If you’re seen as approachable, you’ll find it easier to meet new people. Make eye contact and look interested. You can always learn something new when you communicate with someone. • Be prepared for small talk. Have at least three “small talk” questions in mind that will serve as conversation openers, such as “How did you find out about tonight’s meeting?” or “What do you know about tonight’s speaker?” Ask open ended questions to draw people out, then turn their answers into a two way conversation. • Find kindred spirits. When you are seeking out people to talk with, scan the reception area for eye contact and friendly smiles. Seek out people who are by themselves. Instead of going up to a group of people, find someone on equal footing who may also be standing alone. • Seat yourself strategically. Do not approach a round table where eight people are seated and only one or two seats are left. The group will already be engaged in conversation and may not notice your arrival. But if you approach a table where few people are seated, you’ll find them eager (and grateful) to welcome you. • Take on projects and serve on committees. Volunteering for high-profile assignments and committees is an excellent way to get noticed. If you volunteer, be sure to fulfill your commitments and promises. “Don’t Give Up,” and Other Networking Tips • Take stock of who you know by listing current, past , and future contacts. • Target your contacts. Who can open the door for you? • Organize the business cards you collect and on each one, jot down the date of the meeting, where you met, and what you talked about. • Join groups and organizations to make social and business contacts. • Develop your own public relations list and let people know about your accomplishments. • Practice good etiquette by always thanking people who help you or give you leads. • Break the ice by learning the art of “small talk.” • Don’t give up! Networking is a long term process. Career Lab Resources • How to Work a Room: The Ultimate Guide to Savvy Socializing in Person and Online • Networking for Job Search and Career Success • Power Networking: 59 Secrets for Personal and Professional Success • Vault Reports Guide to Schmoozing: Insider Advice on Making Contacts and Building Rapport to Boost Your Career • VGM’s Complete Guide to Career Etiquette from Job Search Through Career Advancement Join and Participate in Professional Associations - You’ll find international, national, state, and local organizations geared to virtually every type of industry, career field, or special interest imaginable. Some are targeted or based upon: • Broad professional disciplines (e.g., American Marketing Association) • Industry-specific (e.g., American Film Marketing Association) • Gender (e.g., Financial Women International) • Ethnicity (e.g., National Black MBA Association) • Sexual orientation (e.g., Gay and Lesbian Journalists Association) Membership services include meetings and networking opportunities, trade shows, seminars, internships, publications, professional development, and employment referrals. p21 Make an Impression - The easiest way to meet other members in the organization is to get involved! Volunteering gives you a role or function at an event, which in turn makes networking easier. Some activities include: • Joining a committee • Volunteering to help with a project • Running for an office • Offering to help with meeting logistics or registration Career Lab Resources - General • Encyclopedia of Associations: International Organizations • Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S. • National Trade and Professional Associations of the U.S. • Nonprofit Sector Yellow Book • State and Regional Associations of the U.S. Career Lab Resources - Specialized • California Healthcare Association Membership Directory • Conservation Directory • Government Affairs Yellow Book • Greater Los Angeles Arts Resource Directory • Los Angeles County Social Service Resource Directory • Sports Market Place Directory • Hollywood Creative Directory Identifying & Researching Employers The competitive advantage in the job market goes to candidates who do their homework. You’ll be ahead in identifying career fields that meet your needs, targeting potential companies, and succeeding on the interview. What You Need to Know - Employer research will help you: 1) Decide if you are interested in working for a particular company or organization; 2) Find out about different career paths available if you are hired; and 3) Prepare for an interview. The more you know about employers in your field of interest, the stronger and more focused your job search. Here is the type of information you should look for: • The Basics: Products and services, organizational structure, operating divisions and subsidiaries, location of plants and facilities, international operations, major competitors, training and development programs, and typical career paths. • Performance and Personnel: Size and number of employees, accomplishments, sales, financial performance, research and development activities, employee diversity, and hiring and promotion policies. • Philosophy and Culture: Mission statement, goals and objectives, traditional values, beliefs, views and operating styles that characterize the organization, and the impact of private or family ownership on possible advancement potential. • Plans for the Future: Expansion and restructuring plans, new projects, projected financial growth, and new market ventures and downsizing activities. Where to Find Information - With a bit of resourcefulness and elbow grease, you can find considerable information about many industries, employers and career opportunities. The Internet has become a valuable tool for researching companies. Look to the Career Center’s website, career.ucla.edu, to get you started. Tips on Researching Public and Private Companies • Use the Internet to locate corporate websites. • Consult directories, such as Hoover’s Handbook of American Business, Hoover’s Handbook of Emerging Companies, and The Almanac of American Employers. These and other reference books are available at the Career Center Lab, the Rosenfeld Library at The Anderson School, and other university and public libraries. • Call, write, or visit the company to request an Annual Report to Stockholders, sales brochures, and recruiting literature. • Contact the local Chamber of Commerce for information, particularly if the company you’re interested in is small or privately owned. • Search periodical indexes for articles in newspapers, business publications, and professional journals. The Wall Street Journal provides a quick and insightful overview of the business world and global economy. • Talk to company representatives at career fairs and professional association meetings. • Attend Employer Information Sessions at the Career Center. You must register with BruinView™ to access the schedule. • With your BruinView™ account, access Insider Industry Guides and Employer Profiles. p22 Career Center Lab Resources Many excellent materials are available in the Career Center Lab to enhance your corporate research. Researching Industries • Career Guide to America’s Top Industries • Encyclopedia of American Industries • Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries • Encyclopedia of Global Industries • Industries and Careers for Undergrads • U.S. Industry Profiles: The Leading 100 Targeting Companies by Industry • Consultants and Consulting Organizations Directory • Directory of Venture Capital • Field Directory: A Resource Guide of Local, State, Regional, and National Arts Organizations • Los Angeles County Social Services Resource Directory • Media Companies • NALP Directory of Legal Employers • Plunkett’s Biotech & Genetics Industry Almanac • Plunkett’s Healthcare Industry Almanac • Plunkett’s Telecommunications Industry Almanac • Publishers Directory • Sports Market Place Directory Targeting Companies by Academic Interest • 150 Best Companies for Liberal Arts Majors • Government Research Directory • Job Choices in Business • Job Choices in Science/Engineering/Technology • Research Centers Directory (nonprofit companies) • Research Services Directory (for-profit companies) Targeting Companies by Location (California) • The Guide to Silicon Valley Careers • Hoover’s MasterList: California Edition • How to Get a Job in the San Francisco Bay Area • The Los Angeles Book of Lists • The Los Angeles Job Bank • Orange County Business Directory • The Sacramento Book of Lists • San Diego County Commerce and Industry Directory Targeting Companies by Location (U.S.) • Atlanta Jobs • The Boston Job Bank • Hawaii Business: The Top 250 • How to Find a Good Job in Seattle • How to Get a Job in Chicago • The Metropolitan New York Job Bank • Nevada in Your Future • The Phoenix Job Bank • The Texas 500 • Washington [D.C.] Job Source Targeting Companies by Location (International) • Canada’s Top 100 Employers • Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries • Directory of Foreign Firms Operating in the United States • Fortune Global 500 •Hoover’s Handbook of World Business •How to Get a Job in Europe •How to Get a Job in the Pacific Rim •International Research Centers Directory Researching Corporations (Process) •A Big Splash in a Small Pond: Finding a Great Job in a Small Company •Getting the Low-Down on Employers and a Leg Up on the Job Market • Keys to Reading an Annual Report • Researching Your Way to a Good Job Researching Corporations (General) • Almanac of American Employers • Fortune 500 • Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For • Fortune’s Cool Companies • Hoover’s Handbook of American Business: Profiles of 750 Major U.S. Companies • Hoover’s Handbook of Private Companies • Plunkett’s Employers’ Internet Sites with Careers Information • Fortune’s America’s Most Admired Corporations • Standard & Poor’s 500 Guide: America’s Most Watched Companies Researching Corporations (Emerging) • Business Week’s Hot Growth Companies • Hoover’s Handbook of Emerging Companies • Quantum Companies: 100 Companies That Will Change the Face of Tomorrow’s Business Job Search on the Internet The Internet has fast become a professional necessity. Not only can the ability to conduct an online job search put you in touch with thousands of career opportunities, it can showcase to employers your adaptability to change, capability to learn new tools of the trade, and initiative to keep your technology skills current. Although the Internet is a powerful tool to add to your job search arsenal, don’t neglect traditional strategies such as networking, company research, a winning resume, and thorough interview preparation. Internet 101: The Basics - The Internet is a dazzling information resource providing access to individuals, companies, and organizations from around the world. There are thousands of career and job search sites on the web. The powerful and dynamic technology of the Internet can enhance your job search activities in many ways. You can: • Collect data online in a relatively short amount of time, instead of spending hours, days, or weeks in the library gathering bits and pieces of information from many sources. • Conduct your job search research anytime that fits your schedule, even if it’s two o’clock in the morning. The Internet remains open 24 hours a day, long after libraries and the Career Center Lab are closed for the night. p23 • Find job leads and send your resume electronically before most people even know there’s an opening. The speed and immediacy of the Internet can be really useful for you. • Reap the benefits today and use one of our computers in the Career Lab. It’s comfortable, roomy, a great place to focus on your career planning and research, and has wireless connection. The multi-station Career Lab is here for your job searching convenience. While you’re there, don’t forget to register for BruinView™ at career.ucla.edu. Career Information on the Web - With a few easy clicks of your computer mouse, you’ll discover avenues to literally thousands of newly posted job opportunities on the West Coast, across the continent, and around the world. More and more companies now include employment opportunities as part of their website, in addition to recruiting through online employment services. Things to Do on the Internet • Visit company web sites. websites. • Get the latest stock market reports and financial information. • Search for newspapers, trade publications, books, and articles. • Tour cities you may be considering for relocation. • Obtain salary surveys and read about job market projections. • Research hundreds of industries and professions. • Network with potential employers and other job seekers. • Submit online resumes and participate in electronic interviews. Beginning the Search - Before you begin searching, refer back to the assessment of your interests, skills, personality, preferences, and work values in the beginning of this book. Based on these results, you may want to target your search based upon: • • • • A field or industry Type of position or employers Geographical location Or a combination of the above three. career.ucla.edu - An excellent place to begin your job search research is the UCLA Career Center website at career.ucla.edu. Here you’ll find direct links to some of the best and most comprehensive job search resources available, including BruinView™ job and internship listings and links to our corporate partners’ websites. Online Directories - Online directories can help you focus your search on a specific area. These websites have been categorized by topic, making it easier for you to concentrate on looking at certain fields, industries, or positions. Popular online directories include about.com and yahoo.com. For example, by typing in “management consulting” the results will display a list of subcategories such as employers in this industry, professional associations, and different positions within this field. Keyword Searching - Once you have an idea of what you want to look for, you can focus your search by using a search engine. The advantage (and disadvantage) of using search engines is that they have to search thousands of pages for information, resulting in a huge return on your search. Therefore, the more specific you are in your keyword search, the more targeted and useful the resulting information will be. Principles of Internet Job Searching - Remember, the Internet is only one of many tools available to conduct a job search. Don’t put all your faith in conducting a job search by only using this strategy. Technology is no substitute for strategy. The best kind of job search is highly selective and focused, and Internet job searching is no exception. More is not always better (Internet listings are a lot like classified ads – not the best place to put your energy and likely to overwhelm you with the sheer quantity of information). There is no substitute for personal, direct contact. The Internet can help you find contacts, but you have to take it from there. Internet Job-Search Resources • America’s Top Internet Job Sites • Career X Roads: Directory of Job, Resume, and Career Management Sites on the Web • The Directory of Websites for International Jobs • The Guide to Internet Job Searching • Job-Hunting on the Internet • Recent Graduate Web Sites Popular Search Engines www.google.com www.yahoo.com www.ask.com p24 Company Information on the Internet The Internet makes it easy to visit company sites and explore hundreds of industries and professions. An excellent place to begin your job and company research is the Career Center website, career.ucla.edu, which provides direct links to some of the best and most comprehensive job search resources available, including BruinView™ career opportunities. Below are just a few examples of the many additional sites that can assist in your research via the Internet. Job Search Sites CalJobs (California EDD system) at www.caljobs.ca.gov Campus Career Center at www.campuscareercenter.com Career Builder (listings from major newspapers and career sites) at www.careerbuilder.com Job Bank (compiles list www.jobbankUSA.com from major sites) at Researching Occupations and Careers Occupational Outlook Handbook/Bureau of Labor Statistics (career & salary info by occupation) www.bls.gov/oco Princeton Review (Career profiles) www.princetonreview.com/careers.aspx The Riley Guide (Resources and listings) www.rileyguide.com Salary.com (salary ranges and benefits information) www.salary.com California Employment Development Department www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov Job Star Central (Resume, career guide, salaries) www.jobstar.org (Please note that the Career Center is not responsible for the content of external websites. The appearance of a site on this list does not imply the endorsement of the site.) UCLA Career Center, Academic Job Search at career.ucla.edu/PhD/AcademicJobSearchLinks.asp UCLA Career Center, Non-Academic Job Search at career.ucla.edu/PhD/NonAcademicJobSearchLinks.asp UCLA Career Center at career.ucla.edu/Job/JobSearchWebSites.asp Researching Companies NEW! Industry Guides and Employer Profiles, a Career Resource Site at UCLA Career Center’s BruinView™. Just log into your BruinView™ account from career.ucla.edu (top left corner) and check the My BruinView™ desktop (right side). Hoover’s Online Business Network (company and salary information) at www.hoovers.com Business Jeeves (company and industry information) at www.businessjeeves.com Career Resource Center at www.careers.org Public Register’s Annual Report Service (company financial information) at www.annualreportservice.com Standard & Poor’s (company financial information) at www.standardpoor.com Visiting Employers on the Web (company profiles) at www.jobweb.com Web 100 (company rankings) at www.metamoney.com Yahoo! Finance Company & Fund Index (company financial profiles) at http://finance.yahoo.com p25