Networking for the Career Fair

Heading to a career conference this fall?  Check out these resources from the Goizueta Business Library!

Career guides:  Wetfeet & Vault  

Industry analysis: First Research  bit.ly/gbs-first

  • Includes industry overviews for over 200 industries; this database is particularly good for niche industries and preparing thoughtful questions for company meetings (check out the call-prep section!)
  • Reports include industry trends, challenges, forecasts, financial information, and more

Company research: Hoovers  bit.ly/gbs_hoovers

  • 80+ million public and private companies.  Profiles include industry description, history, products and operations, and competitors

Need help getting started?  Read these books.

  • Success in Six Cups of Coffee : How Smart Networking Conquers Hidden Obstacles   HD69.S8 B48
  • 101 Successful Networking Strategies  Career Reference HF5382.7 .K73
  • Networking for People who Hate Networking: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected  HD69 .S8 Z334
  • Successful Networking : How to Build New Networks for Career or Company Progression  HF5381 .K39

More Recommendations at the Business Library Careers Portal: Networking bit.ly/gbs-network

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