Library
The SoMCC offers patrons an extensive lending library with diverse resources dedicated to industry sectors (banking & finance, biopharma, consulting, education, government, healthcare, legal, med device, media, non-profit), credential and interview preparation, negotiation and strategy, as well as a reference section with directories, journals, and insightful industry data.Resources can be checked out for two weeks. Contact the SoMCC, 725-7687, for library hours and access.
Online Employer Directories and Career Resources:
The following online resources are available to Stanford University students, trainees, staff and faculty. They provide career overviews, company details, and advice to both US and international job seekers and aid in the exploration of potential career fields.
Uniworld
Uniworld is comprised of two online directories: American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries and Foreign Firms Operating in the United States. It provides extensive detail on over 200,000 companies in 190 countries, including: financial details and c-level executive information. (If you are not at a Stanford IP address, click “Request Password” and a password will be sent to your Stanford email account for log-in purposes)
Vault Online Career Library
Vault provides information on top employers and jobs within 19 different industries. Those most relevant include: finance, consulting, health, government/non-profit, energy, marketing, media, education, high tech, and law. (Click “Receive Your Password Now” and a password will be sent to your Stanford email account for log-in purposes)
Hoovers and Lexis-Nexis
These directories allow you to search by industry, geographic location, and size of company. Company names, addresses, websites, top executives, and financial information are provided. (Click on “NAICS lookup” for industry code information)
Plunkett Almanacs
Within these almanacs, there are 350-500 top companies listed for each of 26 industries; those industries most relevant include: alternative/renewable energy, biotechnology/drugs/genetics, banking/mortgage/credit, consulting, engineering & research, media, healthcare and investment & securities. There are also sections on private companies, middle market companies, and Canadian industries.
Going Global
Going Global provides advice for job searching within major US and international cities.
