1. Research What does it mean to research a job, company or position?

2. What kind of information are you looking for? ◦Specific company (their website) ◦Salary and culture info (Glassdoor)Glassdoor ◦Military translator (H2H)H2H ◦People you know (LinkedIn)LinkedIn ◦Current openings (Career Builder, Monster, The Ladders)Career BuilderMonsterThe Ladders ◦Popular companies (GI Jobs, Best Companies to Work For)GI JobsBest Companies to Work For ◦Values (What Color is Your Parachute)

3. How do you search? ◦Boolean stringsBoolean ◦Uses operators to find matches ◦Include keywords and limit info that is not relevant Finding info on a company page? ◦Look for Careers on company website (outline)company

4. Examples – Boolean search string

5. Examples – Glassdoor salary

6. Examples - LinkedIn Search string: Hometown People you know Companies you want to work for People in groups Schools you’ve attended

7. Step 1 – Search for ideas Step 2 – Check links

8. Step 3 – Research the company

9. Step 4 – Network!