University of South Florida

Phase 1: Job Search Preparation

Step 3: RESEARCH PREFERRED EMPLOYERS

Tasks to be Performed:

• Conduct employer research using:
  • Yellow pages
  • Employer web sites
  • Networking Fairs
  • Employer directories
  • Job-related search engines
    
    
• Make a list of 25-50 preferred employers to target.
  
  
• Consider informational interviewing.

Career Center Services to Help you Research Employers

Online seminar : "Job Search Strategies." Call 813-974-2171 to reserve a spot.

Career Library & Computer Lab: -NACE Choices -FL Directory of Industries -Tampa Bay Business Journal & Career magazines -Employer web sites -Job search engines

Individual Advising Appointment: Call 813-974-2171 to schedule.

Walk-in Advising: Mon - Thurs 8:30 - 4:30, Fall & Spring only. 15 min Q&A session

Office Hours: M-F: 8am-5pm
Walk-in Hours: Mon/Wed/Thur, 10 - 3 & Tues, 10 - 12:30, Fall/Spring