Goals
- Learn to use Library resources and services to prepare you for the interview process
- Learn to use the Library to find company information
Career and Job Profiles
- Library Career & College Information colletion (Library's upper level)
- Library Career & College Information website
- Illinois Career Information System (CIS)
Search the Library Catalog
Use our catalog to find books, videos, and other resources in our collections.
- Examples: Technology training · Interviewing
COD Career Services
Databases and Company Information
- Use Google to search for and within company sites for basic background information.
- Use Business Databases to find journal and newspaper articles and specialized business information.
- Also search social media sites like LinkedIn and Facebook
Company Databases
- Mergent Intellect
Mergent Intellect is a flexible web-based application that offers access to business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, and industry profiles for private and public U.S. and international companies.
- Reference SolutionsU.S. company information searchable by name, address, ZIP code, SIC code, and yellow page directory listing. Allows 300 prints or downloads per search.
Choose "U.S. Businesses" > "Advanced Search" to find small business information.
