Copyright 1989 Corporate Jobs Outlook Make notes about these Keys for each firm you are considering, and compare each company's plans and programs to others in the same industry. A growing company will offer opportunities for you to advance when it opens new branches, new stores or new product lines. Second, develop a personal understanding of the company and its industry, so that you can sell yourself as a prospective employee. 10K reports for a company. Look for growth in sales and earnings.
Most trade magazines have job openings advertised.
Look also for trends and for information about specific firms. There are a number of sources in which to look for information on a particular company. Newspapers Business NewsBank is a good source of information on companies. The CD-ROM index is located in the reference area and the hardcopy index and microfiche collection are located in the microforms room. Also, The Wall Street Journal is a source for current information on a company.