Research industries, careers, employers

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Career FYI > read informational interviews w/ people working in fields:
Fashion, Finance, High Tech, Human Resources, Insurance, Legal,
Marketing, Non-Profit, Project Management, Public Service, Real Estate, Retail, Sales, Software, Television, Travel, Web/Tech

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CareerShift
Excellent tool to research organizations and employers. 
(Available to Virginia Tech students because we purchase access for you.)

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CareerTV.com
View videos by career (job search skills) topics and by company

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CEO Express
[opens in new browser window because once there, back-button nagivation doesn't work.]
An intelligent site for busy people who know what they need. Very comprehensive links to business news, business magazines, company research, financial markets, government agencies, chambers of commerce, national statistics and a lot more.

Future Jobs and Careers Forecast on Find The Data.com
Over 1000 jobs: number of jobs in 2008 and projected for 2018, median annual wages, percent self employed, typical source of education and training.
Data source is U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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GlassDoor.com
Gives you an inside look at company reviews, interview questions, & salary information for jobs and organizations.

Also provides rankings [ranking resources below].

Normally, Glassdoor requires all users to post a review or salary before getting access to reviews or salaries of the community; however, due to our partnership with GladdDoor, VT students can use links here and have full access without posting.

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The Riley Guide
If you are looking for anything related to career and job search, including something specific or unusual, The Riley Guide probably has it. Very comprehensive site. Author is Margaret F. Dikel (formerly Margaret Riley), a reputable author in the career information and job search field.

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Switchboard.com — Business Phone Directory
Find business phone numbers; search for businesses by category and location.

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Vault.com
Research industries, careers, companies, and more.
Also gives rankings for employers in a few industries.

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WetFeet.com > Employers
Find [A-Z] or browse employers to find company info, recruiter Q&A, videos.
Use to seek potential employers and research before you interview.

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WetFeet.com > Careers and industries
Research industries [trends, jobs...] and careers [requirements, job outlook...]

These sites provide reviews and/or lists, sometimes annually updated, of so-called "top" or "best" employers, or "best jobs" for college grads.
What are the criteria? See each list for the fine print.

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Business Week > Top 10 careers for 2011

Career Bliss.com > Reviews
Employees review their organizations. Anyone can submit reviews.

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CollegeGrad.com > top entry-level employers

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Diversity Inc. > Top 50 companies for diversity, 2011

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Forbes > best jobs for new college graduates

Fortune | CNN Money 100 best companies to work for
View full list, by state, etc.
[There is a Blacksburg employer on the 2012 list, rank 74th. Cool, eh?]

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Glassdoor.com > All rankings based on employee-posted reviews.

Top 25 companies for work-life balance 2011

Top 25 companies for career opportunities 2011

50 best places to work — employees' choice awards 2012 [w/ prior year's lists]

Top 25 oddball interview questions

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InternshipRatings.com

Recently rated, top 5, worst 5, search by location, industry, company name, state.
Read ratings. Submit a rating.