Business & Tech
Job Hunting Advice: Do Your Research
The Chesterfield Township Library provides many resources to aid in any job hunt.
Perhaps you are thinking of a business or company that you may want to work for, or maybe you have already lined up a job interview with an employer. Regardless, it is still good planning to do research on the potential employer before going to the interview.
The has many resources, including reference books, databases, and information on websites, which can assist people with this part of the job hunt.
Examples of books in the library that can help individuals perform research on businesses and companies include Headquarters USA, which is a directory of contact information for major businesses and organizations in the United States and Canada. The book contains a wealth of information including mailing addresses, telephone and fax numbers, toll-free numbers, and website addresses.
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Examples of helpful online resources accessible through the library for assistance with researching companies and businesses include databases such as “Business and Company ASAP,” “Business and Company Resource Center,” and “InfoTrac Newstand” as well as the website “Career One Stop.” These databases and Career One Stop permit people to find specific and detailed information on businesses and companies in the state and nationally.
“Business and Company ASAP” provides information on companies, markets, industries and individual company overviews. “Business and Company Resource Center” provides company profiles, brand information, company histories and investment reports. “InfoTrac Newstand” provides coverage of 120 newspapers in the United States and the world. Visit the library anytime to explore these resources on Internet or to receive assistance with using the resources.
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Stop by the library to get your job hunt off to a great start.
To find out more about print, online, and other resources available to research potential employers, visit the Chesterfield Township Library, call 586-598-4900, or go online at www.chelibrary.org.
The Chesterfield Township Library is located at 50560 Patricia Avenue off Chesterfield Road in the Gratiot and 23 Mile Road area. The library is open 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Fridays, and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays.
