Q. What resources does the library have for business career research?

The Business Career Research Guide was developed to help students and faculty navigate the variety of databases, e-books, and links the HBLL offers. These resources can assist you in many aspects of your career research including learning more about a specific field or company, preparing for a job interview or internship, networking, or negotiating your salary.

 FirstHand is a database that provides an in-depth look at what it’s like to work within an industry, company or profession. It contains reports on hundreds of employers detailing positions, typical interview questions, and average salaries. Starting your search through FirstHand can make finding the careers that best fit you much easier. 

The Research Companies  tab of the guide has a list of other tools for researching the company you're interviewing with. Researching a company can help you decide if the vision and mission are a good cultural fit for you. In an interview it shows initiative, can help break the ice, and improves your chances of getting hired.

The Research Industries tab of the guide contains links to databases with industry reports and trade publications as well as a list of professional associations. Knowing the current trends, issues and forecasts can help you decide if an industry is right for you. Joining a professional association or attending industry events can help you connect with others who are like-minded.

If you have further questions, come to the Social Sciences Help Desk  on Level 1 or contact the BYU business librarians.