Researching companies and industries using Library and other resources
Researching industries
The resources featured on this page will help you:
- identify the major companies and competitors in industries of interest
- understand how the industry is performing financially including future growth prospects
- learn about key challenges the industry is facing
Why research industries? Our top 3 reasons...
- Include specific statistics in your job application.
- Demonstrate industry knowledge in your interview responses.
- Prepare relevant and insightful questions you can ask recruiters at your interview
(no awkward silence when they ask for your questions).
Databases for researching industries
- IBISWorld - Australian industry reports
Most comprehensive resource for Australian industries.
Key statistics and analysis on market characteristics, competitive landscape, operating conditions, current and historical performance, a five-year forecast, and major industry participants.
- Australian and international industry profiles can also be found in
- Australian Bureau of Statistics - Industry
Statistics and articles on key industry sectors from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. (See also the ABS publication Australian Industry (no. 8155.0) - search for it by number).
