When researching an industry or company, some of the best resources are found through an online tool called Career Beam. With Career Beam, you can search a database of six million firms to develop a customized target list of companies. The search allows you to focus your list by keyword, location, industry, size, and more.
Experts say that your best bet for finding a job is to target companies rather than just jobs. On Career Beam, you will have access to job listings, but it is also a great resource for broader industry research; you can find lists of professional associations, journals, newsletters, trade shows, and more–using keywords to identify the industry or career area. Find Career Beam, and other terrific career resources, by logging in to the Tufts Online Community.
In addition to Career Beam, Tufts offers many other free online career resources (easily accessible in the Resources section of the site).
Going Global: This is the go-to place for job search, career, and business information overseas. The country reports and links are updated annually, and cover everything from visas, to local job boards, to business etiquette. (Note to self: don’t talk business over lunch in Italy until the coffee/dessert.)
Candid Career: Thousands of informational interview videos in a wide array of career fields ... great for researching new areas!
Opportunities in Public Affairs: This is your go-to for opportunities in government, non-profits, and related organizations. Many of these jobs are not widely advertised, including Capitol Hill and policy-related roles.
Spotlight on Careers: Terrific information on a wide variety of career fields, these articles and links are updated regularly and are useful for learning more about career paths and roles in various industries.
Library Databases: These full-text article databases are searchable, and cover many trade, business, and academic journals. These articles are a great help in going beyond the company website to prepare for that interview or research a new industry.
