First Research provides industry overviews on 200+ sectors, including small and niche industries. Content includes industry overview, forecast, key and challenges, trends, financial performance, and more. First Research also links to related industry associations and publications, government data and other recommended sources.
Unique to First Research are three sections especially useful as you think about what you want to research and what you may want to ask in your interviews
- Executive Insights – Timely insights from top industry leadership (CEO, CFO, CIO, etc.) about the current state of the industry and critical issues
- Executive Conversation Starters – Insightful and timely questions to ask at your interview; signals you have done thoughtful research and have a solid understanding of the industry dynamics.
- Call Prep Questions – High level questions relevant to the industry about operations, customers, marketing, pricing, R&D, organization & management, financial analysis, and business and technology strategy. These are great to ideate off of as you generate custom questions related to your specific role and function.
As a Goizueta alumni, you will have free, remote access to this database once you graduate. Learn more about accessing this and other alumni-licensed databases here.
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