| How to Choose the Job, Part 3 |
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Develop Lists of Potential Employers Since you've already chosen your sorting criteria, this next step should be easy-sneezy. Now it's time for you to develop a list of specific employers that fall within the categories you've selected. As you do so, keep in mind that it's wise to list small- and medium-sized employers, as well as larger, more well-known companies. Why? Because most of us about 75 percent, in factwork for organizations with fewer than 25 employees, so it makes sense to factor in some smaller companies. Following are some resources to help you build your target list. Yellow Pages: Yes, the good ole Yellow Pages. You can make use of either the hardcopy or Internet version; however, an Internet Yellow Pages directory offers some real advantages. Often, these sites will automatically suggest other categories for you to consider (such as, if you picked "Jewelry," they might also suggest "Accessories" or "Antiques"). And these sites will often provide links to company Web pages, making it easy for you to gather additional information about an organization. Directories: Several useful directories and registers exist to help you in compiling your list of target companies. Many are free or are very moderately priced. Your city might offer helpful resources like this also, for purchase or for use at your area library. One significant advantage to using local directories is that they often provide information about smaller organizations that might not be included in national databases. Professional groups and associations might also be a great resource. Call or stop by your library's reference desk for ideas and to learn which directories might be available and useful to you. Databases: Similar to directories, a wide range of electronic databases exist to help you research organizations for your target company list. |
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