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Q A I recently graduated with my master's in communications and now I'm seeking employment. I've found a company I'm interested in working with, but I'm not sure how to research the firm aside from exploring their Website. I have a few job choices and want to choose the right one.

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Via Internet Internet

Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the
 

The company's Website should just be a starting point Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point
terminus a quo

commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the
, because much of the information there Will be subjective, highlighting accolades, awards, and the best the company offers. Independent sources will provide you with more objective information. A general Internet search can lead you to articles on the company from newspapers as well as general-market and trade publications. Also use search engines to research the CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  and other top executives. Websites such as Wetfeet.com, Vault vault, ceiling over a room, formed in any one of a variety of curved shapes. Nature of Vaults


A vault is generally composed of separate units of material, such as bricks, tiles, or blocks of stone, so shaped or cut that when assembled they form a
.com, and Hoovers.com offer company and industry insider information. Nexis.com provides, for a fee, a "company dossier" search, which includes financial data.

To obtain personal insight, tap your network. A contact from an industry organization or your alma mater's career resource center may connect you with an executive recruiter who specializes in that industry, a source who is currently working for the company, or even an employee working for a competitor.

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Author:Alleyne, Sonia
Publication:Black Enterprise
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Date:Aug 1, 2006
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