Research Companies, Salary & Cost of Living

Research Companies

The following links will help you locate information on companies. It is important to get as much information as you can about an employer before interviewing or seeking employment with them.

BuzzFile. Research potential employers by major and by state.

Fishbowl. All your company culture questions answered for real. Know what you're getting into before accepting that new job or role.

Glassdoor.com. Get inside information on companies including salaries, reviews, and interviews; all posted by employees.

Hoover’s: The Business Network. A leader in providing company and industry profiles.

Vault: The Insider Career Network. Get insider company and industry information.

 

Salaries & Cost of Living

Use these resources to research cost of living in different geographic locations and salaries in different career fields. Knowing this information will make you better informed and give you an edge when negotiating new job offers. It will also help you weigh competing offers in different cites or industries.

Career InfoNet. Comprehensive information on states, wages, and salary and job trends.

Glassdoor. Get salary information and even company reviews from current and past employees.

LinkedIn Salary. Explore salaries by job title and location.

Salary.com. Find salaries by occupation and location.

Salary Expert: Cost of Living Calculator. Compare salaries from one location to the next (tip: enter 0 when asked for observation of costs).

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Research labor statistics compiled by the federal government.

How to Negotiate Salary After You Get a Job Offer.

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