1. Landing Your Dream Job October 7th , 2008
Laura L. Leavitt
Labor Relations & Business Librarian
Michigan State University
50 Law College Building
Slides available online:

2. Today’s Topics
Job Prospecting
Company Research
Industry Information

3. Job Prospecting American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries*
CareerSearch*
Foreign Firms Operating in the US*
Reference USA
* Available through MSU Career Services Network

4. Company Information Factiva Hoover’s Online Pro Plus
Company profiles and descriptions
Factiva
Hoover’s Online Pro Plus
Marketline Business Information Centre
MergentOnline
ReferenceUSA

5. Company Information Factiva Mergent Online SEC’s EDGAR online (free)
Financial data
Factiva
Mergent Online
SEC’s EDGAR online (free)

6. Company Information Investext Plus LexisNexis Academic
Analyst Reports
Investext Plus
LexisNexis Academic
Valueline Investment Reports
Zack’s (free)

7. Company Information Factiva Google Alerts (free)
News
Factiva
Google Alerts (free)
Business Updating Services:
NYTimes Deal Book (free)
MSNBC Business News Alerts (free)

8. Industry & Market Information
IBIS
Mintel
Plunkett Research
S&P Industry Surveys Business Reference Collection: HC S75
Trade Associations – start with Associations Unlimited

9. Finding It All! Business Library Resources
Start at the MSU Business Library’s Main Page:
Click on Databases A to Z.
There will be a number of resources listed on this page (by title), including the ones we covered today.

10. Finding It All! MSU Career Network Resources
Start at the MSU Career Services Network – Students page
Click on Career Research
3. Login with your MSU ID and password
4. The resources we covered today (and more) will be listed on the page after you login.

11. Useful Links Gast Business Library website:
A-Z List of Business Databases:
Company & Industry Research Guide:
MSU Career Services Network – Students page:

12. Questions? Contact me!! Librarian – Laura L. Leavitt
Contact information:
AIM: lleavitt5968
I can usually be found in the Business Library. I am also available to meet with you on an individual basis…just contact me to schedule an appointment. 13