Do your research. Get hired.
This guide is designed to help job seekers research companies and organizations. Here are some tips and resources to help you do a thorough job.
Visit the company website and look for:
- About Us often a brief history or description of the company
- Employment/Careers full job listings and instructions for applying
- Services usually a list of all services provided
- Contact Us full contact information sometimes including a map with directions
Go to and look for:
- Fredonia alumni who work there
- The contact person for recruiting in human resources
- Recent company posts and news
Go to and search the companys name. This will give you recent news articles, mentions in business journals, and other information that might be of interest and use.
Reed Library Resources (www.fredonia.edu/library/)
Additional Resources
- - from the U.S. Department of Labor
- - from Glassdoor
Employer Directories
Use employer directories and economic guides to research employers and generate more leads.
Employer Directories & Websites: Arts & Media | Business & Industry | Education | General | Government | Health, Human Services, & Non-Profit
Chambers of Commerce
- (regional chamber of commerce for Buffalo Niagara)
To develop more strategies, make an appointment to meet with a CDO counselor.