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Decide
You'll now need to begin specific
research into industries, organizations, educational institutions (is
graduate/professional school necessary?) and to seek real-world
experience through summer or school-year internships. Your goal should
be to identify the career field(s) and, if possible, precise
organizations, for which you intend to conduct your strategic job
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Action Steps:
- Use our resources to research organizations that match your interests,
preferred work settings (faith-based/secular, large/small
organization, for profit/non-profit) and geographic
preferences.
- Seek an
internship that will help you explore an industry and
profession of interest to you.
- Begin the process of
networking by joining a professional association as a student member
to further your knowledge of a certain field and help
you establish a network of people within your field of
interest.
Review our
Junior Status Sheet to provide you practical steps at
this point in your career development.
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Researching Organizations
The following web resources can assist you as you research
organizations:
CareerBeam
(CareerSearch/Internships.com included)
The NEW CareerBeam is the most state-of-the-art,
comprehensive online career development system available
today. Some of the content and resources available to you
includes:
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Research databases to identify target companies and
industries and locate contacts within for valuable
networking opportunities (CareerSearch).
• Industry Focus modules on
the most popular industries providing a wealth of
information to help you identify target employers including
searches by major or profession; job
boards with the most recent industry postings;
research/ track information; and breaking news and alerts. (CareerSearch
with industry specifics).
• Lots of content
including information needed for an
international search, including a search of employers
issuing H1-B visas, VISA requirements, information on
nations of the world, and resume differences. A
Government section focusing on
applications, KSA’s, resumes and interview tips for federal
agencies. Entrepreneurial content to explore suitability and
options.
To access this resource: Go to
www.gcc.edu/careerbeam and register using your GCC
email address.
Vault's Career Insider
Vault is the world’s leading source of Career Intelligence.
It will make your efforts at researching employers,
industries, and career subjects infinitely easier and more
efficient. Whether you are just exploring possible career
paths or you are ready for your interview, Career Insider
can help!
Here’s what you can do once you’re inside:
• Download career titles on different Industries, Companies,
and general Career Topics for FREE!
• Research Top Employers
• Explore Industries and Professions
• Gain Career Advice to Get Ahead
• Share and Discuss your interests and experiences with
other users
• Much more!
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To access this resource: Go to
www.gcc.edu/vaultcareerinsider and register using your
GCC email address.
Hoovers
- Includes information on over 12 million worldwide public
and private companies.
- Features information on U.S. and international companies,
both public and private.
- In-depth profiles provide company overviews and history,
lists of major officers, web links to company and subsidiary
home pages, lists of products and competitors, brief
financials and links to annual report data.
- Additional services include some industry information,
business news, an online company directory, and stock
quotes.
To access this resource:
A direct link to this site can be found on our myGCC 'Career
Services' tab. Please note:
this is a library purchased database and thus, can only be
accessed on the campus network or via VPN.
Plunketts
Plunkett Research, Ltd. is the leading provider of industry
sector analysis and research, industry trends and industry
statistics. Students can use this resource to access
information about industries, employers, and job seeker
resources and tools. Within each Industry Center,
students will find exceptional tools to help them with
business and industry research including:
- Market research & trends analysis
- Glossaries of industry terms
- Industry statistics & charts
- Profiles of thousands of industry-leading companies,
including public and privately-held firms
- Company contact export features
- Industry associations and organizations
- Complete key word searches
To access this resource:
A direct link to this site can be found on our myGCC 'Career
Services' tab. Please note:
this is a library purchased database and thus, can only be
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