The Second Best Source Of Employer Information

This resource is also valuable, yet can be more difficult to come by. This source of information goes by a variety of names, but typically it is titled "Employment Opportunities with . . . " or something similar. Sometimes the information is geared specifically toward the college market and lists the entry level jobs and corresponding departments (or business units). Larger employers may have this information online as "College Careers" page under the "Careers" section of their site.

For a listing of top employers along with links to their home page, careers page and college page, check out the Top Entry Level Employers section of our site.

Ironically, most students do not read this valuable information until after their first interview with the company. Take the time to access the information ahead of time. If it's not available online, the Career Center may have this information in its employer information files, in which case all you need to do is make some copies. But if the information is not there (these materials have a tendency to sprout legs--make sure you only make copies unless there are extras), call the company directly, ask for the Human Resources Department, and use the following script with the very first person who answers (usually a Secretary or Receptionist in the department):

"Hello, my name is _____. I am planning to interview with your company in the near future and would appreciate it if you could send me some information about your company so that I am better prepared for that interview. Can you help me?"

Unless you reached "Fraulein Frieda, Guardian of the Gate," the person will usually send you the information. Once they have agreed to supplying you with the basic information, feel free to ask for additional information. If you do happen to get shut down by Fraulein Frieda, read the information in the Getting Inside Hiring Companies section on how to get past her (or any other Guardian of the Gate).

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