Research Tools

There are many ways to do career research on potential employers, occupations, and industries. Informational interviews, job shadowing, career fairs, Handshake, our employee spotlights, info sessions, and appointments with your career coach are all good resources.

Additional resources are listed below.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

A comprehensive source of data on functions, salaries, trends, projected growth rates, and more.

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O*NET

Another extensive source of career data and trends.

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My Next Move

Interactive site with extensive career exploration tools.

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LinkedIn

A professional social networking database, LinkedIn is used by 95% of recruiters to find candidates. It can also be used to explore companies and career paths.

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Utah Business Magazine

Annual list of best places to work in Utah

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Glassdoor

Overviews of salaries and company culture from current and past employees.

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Marriott Library Business Resource Databases

Includes Factiva, Million Dollar Database, Hoover’s Online, and more.

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UtahFutures

Information on Utah careers and current job openings.

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