Professional Issues ENTRP 4123 Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional Services Librarian Al Harris Library

What is the most important commodity in today’s economy?

There is a profound gap between the knowledge and skills most students learn in school and the knowledge and skills they need in typical 21st century communities and workplaces. -The Partnership for 21st Century Skills

21 st Century Skills Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Creativity & Innovation

Skills for Workplace Success

Today’s Class 1. Due Diligence 2. Evolving Digital Workplace 3. Prepared Candidates

Due Diligence 1: the care that a reasonable person exercises to avoid harm to other persons or their property 2: research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction (as a corporate merger or purchase of securities)

Due Diligence: research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction….like an interview.

WWW. Library Database Glassdoor.com Indeed.com Hoovers First Research Learning Express

Glassdoor Sign In/Create Account Unlimited Access/ Must Post Students free account 12 months –Must use student to create account Facebook Login? –Possible Issues –Problems

Glassdoor 1.Overview of Company 2.Salaries 3.Reviews ( as places to work) 4.Interviews *** 5.Jobs Search Macys

x 1.Jobs 2.Salaries 3.Trends Sign In/ Post Your Resume

Library Web Page: Databases Hoovers First Research

Hoovers Search Information on Specific Companies –Financial data –Annual reports –Competitors –Officer names ONLINE TUTORIAL

First Research Locate trends, forecasts and more for over 200 industries. Resource for preparing for job or internship interviews. Industry reports include –Competitive landscape –Products and operations –Sales and marketing –Industry Forecast –Interview preparation questions ***

First Research Search Industry Landscape Industry Profile Chapters –Recent DevelopmentsRecent Developments –Business ChallengesBusiness Challenges –Trends & OpportunitiesTrends & Opportunities –Call Prep QuestionsCall Prep Questions –Industy ForecastIndusty Forecast –Web Links & AcronymsWeb Links & Acronyms Back out into the open web

North American Industry Classification NAIC is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System (Older)

Exercise One: Gulfport Energy Use Hoovers to review the company noting the following criteria: –People –Industry Information –Competitors –Financial Summary –Competitive Landscape Who is their top competitor and why?

Exercise Two: Gulfport Energy Use First Research to locate the Industry Overview for Gulfport Energy What are a few good interview questions? What are some Trends & Opportunities? What are some of the industry drivers? (Hint – check Industry Forecast & Rating)

Evolving Digital Workplace

Why Hire an MBA When You Can Rent One ? MBA & Co. Skillbridge HourlyNerd

Evolving Digital Workplace New venues made possible by digital technologies All these new agencies are aggressively using Social Media How are you using Social Media?

Evolving Digital Workplace Everyone search their own Name What is available? Is it something you would want a prospective employer to read/see/learn? Set up professional Twitter Accounts/Facebook/Linked In

Professional Accounts: Social Media Twitter Facebook LinkedIn

Prepared Candidates

The Interview Ace the Basic Question (Tell me your Story) Be Mindful of Your Surroundings Stalk Your Interview Online (not really, but practice a little due diligence)

Learning Express Register for an Account Add Content from Job Search & Workplace Skills to “ My Center” –Business Writing 1: Get Organized –TOEIC Practice Exam 1

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Questions? Contact me: Frederic Murray

Thanks!

Key Terms: Goodrich ISR/ Aerospace Industries 1.Itek Corporation becomes Goodrich ISR Info via Wikipedia 2.Hoover: search Goodrich ISR for Company Data 3.First Search: Search for Industry Landscape – search Industry Profile Chapters 4.First Search provides Web Links - Use them 5.Business Source Complete - Search using information gleaned from H & FS 6.LexisNexis: Search using information gleaned from H & FS 7.Ebrary Digital Book Collection: Key Word from First Search Industy Profile: Aerospace Products and Parts Manufacture 1.Search Chapter Headings 8.Yahoo Finance: Search Company & Industy Profile 9.Google Site Search 10.HBS Working Knowledge