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Using library sources for job searching
and interview research
- Technology Sector
Ida Kwan (kwani@westminster.ac.uk)
Sabri Dikmen (s.dikmen@westminster.ac.uk)
@UniWestLib
Before we begin….
– Introduce yourself to the person next to you
– Tell them what industry you’re hoping to go into
– Discuss:
Imagine you have an interview this Friday, what
information on the company would you search for
and where?
@UniWestLib
Today’s session….
– Show you how to use company databases to
research prospective employers before that all
important interview
– 5 main resources to help you find that valuable
information to get the edge over competitors
@UniWestLib
1. In Library Search
http://www.westminster.ac.uk/librarysearch
2. Click on the e-resources link (top
right)
3. Select company
information from
‘e-resources by
type’ & click Go
To see the main databases to find company
information….
@UniWestLib
Any questions….
…get in touch!
Ida Kwan (kwani@westminster.ac.uk)
Sabri Dikmen (s.dikmen@westminster.ac.uk)
@UniWestLib
Remember to use these resources while at
university and you still have access!

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Library resources for job hunting technology - Skills Academy 2015

  • 1. Using library sources for job searching and interview research - Technology Sector Ida Kwan (kwani@westminster.ac.uk) Sabri Dikmen (s.dikmen@westminster.ac.uk) @UniWestLib
  • 2. Before we begin…. – Introduce yourself to the person next to you – Tell them what industry you’re hoping to go into – Discuss: Imagine you have an interview this Friday, what information on the company would you search for and where? @UniWestLib
  • 3. Today’s session…. – Show you how to use company databases to research prospective employers before that all important interview – 5 main resources to help you find that valuable information to get the edge over competitors @UniWestLib
  • 4. 1. In Library Search http://www.westminster.ac.uk/librarysearch 2. Click on the e-resources link (top right) 3. Select company information from ‘e-resources by type’ & click Go To see the main databases to find company information…. @UniWestLib
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  • 23. Any questions…. …get in touch! Ida Kwan (kwani@westminster.ac.uk) Sabri Dikmen (s.dikmen@westminster.ac.uk) @UniWestLib Remember to use these resources while at university and you still have access!