Researching Employers and Salary

• Researching employers will help you make an informed decision as to whether your interests and values are compatible with the prospective employer’s mission and practices.


• You will be well prepared for the interview and able to answer “Why do you want to work for this company?”


• You will know how to negotiate an equitable compensation packet.

Resources

• Follow Actual Career Paths On LinkedIn
• Salary Calculator
• Glassdoor: Insider Salary Information
• Evaluating a Job Offer
• CareerTV: Employer Profiles and Videos
• Key Tools to Research Employers
• 50 Best Places To Work
• Best 100 Companies to Work For
• Best Places to Work in OC & Profiles
• World’s Most Ethical Companies
• Informational Interview to Research Employers
• Informational Interview: Q’s to Ask
• Employer Locator by Industry and State