Career Research
As you begin your research into possible careers and employment possibilities, you should begin with the following databases:
- Vault (Business) This link opens in a new windowIndustry and career guides, including employer profiles; advice on consulting case interviews, financial interviews, and career trends. Message boards. First-time users must register for a personal account using their vanderbilt.edu email address.
- Peterson's Career Prep This link opens in a new windowJobs and internship listings; help with resumes and cover letters, tips and advice to explore careers.
- Occupational Outlook HandbookProduced yearly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Includes: the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions for hundreds of different types of jobs.
Job and Internship Searches
When you're ready to start applying for internship and jobs, use the following database to build a list of companies by: industry; geography; size of company; status of company; etc.
- Hoovers This link opens in a new windowDetails on US and international companies, executives, market research reports, and trade publications. Includes financials, subsidiaries, and trade and business news.
To prep for an interview, use the following database to access industry specific information including "Executive Insight" by C-Suite position, along with Call Prep questions:
- First Research (Intellect) This link opens in a new window
Industry Profiles: overviews, challenges, trends, executive insight, call prep questions, financials, forecasts, growth rating, and industry drivers. Industries by economic metrics: financial, HR, industry drivers, forecasts.
Try the following websites:
If you have identified a company that you'd like to explore regarding jobs and career opportunities, go directly to their website and look for their career section. Words/links to look for include:
- About Us
- Careers
- Working for Us
If you can't find a career section of the company's website, search for the company name AND jobs OR career.
Career Resource eBooks in the Vanderbilt Libraries
Kick Start Your CareerFor new graduates, the key challenge remains how to secure that first career-related job. Full of guidance and tips on how to handle the complex field of job hunting, Kick Start Your Career can help navigate an ever-changing job market and secure your chance at your desired career.
Launch Your CareerThis book shows how any college student can land the position they want by creating relationships with professionals in the industries they're interested in by using the author's proven Career Launch Method.
Find Your FiteBook
Life after CollegeeBook
Knock Em Dead - Social Networking: For Job Search and Professional SuccessLearn how to integrate social networking into every aspect of your job search and then leverage your social media presence for ongoing professional success.
Marketing Your ValueeBook
Resume and Interview Prep eBooks in the Vanderbilt Libraries
Getting Your First Job for DummiesISBN: 1119431468Discover how to identify your talents and strengths, use your network to your advantage, interview with confidence, and evaluate an offer.
Knock Em Dead ResumesKnock Em Dead Resumes, 11th edition. How to write a killer resume and use it to get more job interviews and job offers than you have ever had before. Every page packed with practical, easy-to-follow advice for creating your resume.
Knock 'em Dead Cover LettersKnock em Dead Cover Letters 11th edition--cover letters and strategies to get the job you want. Step-by-step guide for how write cover letters and every type of letter you will use in a job hunt.
LinkedIn for DummiesLinkedIn is the premiere social network for professionals looking to discover new opportunities, enhance personal branding, connect with other professionals, and make career advancements. With LinkedIn For Dummies, you’ll have step-by-step instructions on how to take advantage of the latest tools and features to do all of this and more.
Don't Wear Flip-Flops to Your InterviewISBN: 9781632659965Don't Wear Flip-Flops to Your Interview is packed with strategies and techniques that are practical, market proven, easy to use, and often humorous.
