Researching companies and industries using Library and other resources
Databases for researching employers
Gain a detailed understanding of a company's operations to support your job search and applications.
Company Information
These business databases contain the latest analysis and insights on Australian and global companies.
- Company360
- 50,000 Australian public and private companies.
- 50,000 Australian public and private companies.
- IBISWorld
- Top 2000 Australian companies
- Top 2000 Australian companies
- Hoover's
- 65 million global public and private companies
News and media reports
- Factiva
- Media reporting about your company including issues, achievements and controversies.
Trade and professional magazines
- Business Source Complete
- Instructions:
- search for your company
- filter by Trade journals on the left-hand-side.
- Instructions:
What to look for on a company website
The three most useful documents on company websites for jobseekers include:
- Annual report
How is the company performing?
What were the highlights from the previous year/s?
Question for you:
What insights can you use in your application and interview questions?
- Corporate plan/strategy
What are the key priorities and future challenges?
What is the company's vision?
How is the company changing?
Question for you:
How does your experience align with the company's direction?
- Organisational chart
How are the teams organised?
Who are the team leaders and managers?
Questions for you:
Where is your position located?
What teams will you work with?
10 things to find out about an employer
- Who is in the senior leadership team?
- What's the latest news about the company?
- Who are the company's competitors?
- What industry does the company operate in?
- What are the companies main products and services?
- Is it a public or private company?
- How is the company structured?
- Is it a large, medium or small sized company?
- What's the recent company financial performance?
- What's the future outlook for your company?
