About this Guide
This guide is designed to provide you with the best library resources related to company and industry information, as it pertains to your career, internship or job search. See the tabs on the left-hand side of the guide for relevant databases for each part of your project. For books on finding the job/career that is right for you, see Job Search, in this guide.
Top Sources:
- Company Dossier through Nexis UniInformation on public and private international companies; click on “Create a Company List” tab to create list of international or U.S. companies by industry, geographic area and revenue.
- Factiva This link opens in a new window
Provides worldwide full text access to local and regional newspapers, trade publications, business newswires, press release wires, media transcripts, news photos, business-rich websites, investment analyst reports, market research reports, country and regional profiles, company profiles, historical market data.
- Data Axle Reference Solutions This link opens in a new window
Current and historical directories of U.S. businesses and consumers. Search businesses by company name, geographic area, business type, SIC code, revenue, location, number of employees and more. Also includes job and internship listings.
- UniWorld Online This link opens in a new windowAn online directory of business contact information for headquarters, subsidiaries, and branches of multinational firms with offices in another country, covering over 200 countries and 20,000 industries. Previously released as two separate directories under the Uniworld label: "American firms operating in foreign countries" and "Foreign firms operating in the United States."
Feld Center for Career & Alumni Engagement @Questrom School of Business
- Feld Center for Career & Alumni Engagement @Questrom School of BusinessMeet with a career advisor to learn about career readiness skills and competencies.Get help matching your education, experience,interests, and skills to the career path you've prepared for. Explore industries, find international jobs, and participate in career events..
- InterstrideThis platform is available to Questrom students through the Feld Center. This resource is specifically geared towards international job searches and is a great resource for international students looking to find HB1 sponsor-friendly opportunities within the U.S. and for domestic student interested in finding job opportunities outside of the U.S.
Career Research @ Pardee Library
Your source for company & industry information.
1. Get more information about your industry, company, and profession.
2. Create a list of job prospects (listings of companies by industry, geography, etc.)
3. Prepare for your interview – learning more about your company and industry before you walk into the interview.
* The Librarians at Pardee Library can help you with your company and industry research needs.
Stop by or make an appointment by emailing pardstf@bu.edu
For a listing of useful databases for Career Research click here.
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Company Information Sources
Industry Information Sources
Apparel, Fashion & Textiles
Biotech, Pharma, & MedTech
Consulting
Diversity & Inclusion in Business
Energy & Sustainability
Entertainment & Media
Fitness, Recreation & Sports
Health Management
Information Technology
Investing
Manufacturing
Marketing
Nonprofit & Public Sector
Retail & eCommerce
Restaurant, Food & Beverage
Technology & Innovation
