How to Create a List
The process of creating a list of companies to target is similar in all of the databases listed on this page. It usually involves limiting your companies by industry and location. You may also be able to limit your search even further by size, revenues, or by using keywords.
In this example we will create a list of consulting companies in Massachusetts that deal with computers and communications.
- Access CareerSearch from the Management Library website.
- Select your Search Type. In this example, select US Search.
- From the Industries tab, select Consultants to see the sub-categories.
- Check the box next to Computer Technology, Telecommunication.
- Now select the Locations tab at the top of the screen. Check the box next to Massachusetts.
- Click the red Get Results button on the right of the screen to see the companies that match the criteria.
- Click the Save Results tab to download the information.
Creating Lists of Companies
These are some of the main sources that will let you create a list of companies that match criteria you specify (such as where they are located, their indusries, size, etc.).
- CareerSearch
CareerSearch is a powerful employment research tool that allows screening for companies by industry, geographic location, size, or keyword. - Capital IQ (Restricted to Johnson School community)
Capital IQ is only available to current members of the Johnson School community, on campus or remotely, and requires registration for a personal account. Access is only available during the academic year. - Consultants Directory (print only) Directory of consulting firms published by D&B.
- Hoover's Online Use Hoover's Online to find product/brand name listings, competitors, officer names and salaries, product segmentation data, subsidiaries, and financial data, including access to annual reports and SEC filings. Hoover's Online also profiles industries and
- Uniworld When looking for multinational companies, see Uniworld. Search for US companies operating in foreign countries and foreign companies operating in the US.
Salary Information
ERI's The Salary Accessor allows you to search by occupation and location.
Only available at ILR Library. Ask reference staff for assistance.
Salary Wizard, from The Wall Street Journal.
Occupational Outlook Handbook, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, presents career
descriptions and salary overviews.
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