Career Readiness Resources: Company & Industry Research
Databases
The databases listed below are useful sources for exploring careers, preparing for a job interview, or researching potential employers. Students can use these databases to search for industry overviews, company information or to search for articles about careers in newspapers, magazines, or journals. For additional searching assistance, review the Finding Articles guide, or Ask A Librarian.
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Mergent Intellect This link opens in a new windowMergent Intellect, formerly Hoover's, includes information on both public and private U.S. companies, Canadian companies, and international companies. More InfoUB ONLY
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Gale Business: Insights This link opens in a new windowDetailed company and industry reports, profiles, and news.More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
For additional databases, refer to the UB Libraries' Business page. NOTE: These databases are restricted to current UB students and staff. Current UB students and staff connecting off-network will be prompted for a user name and password.
Local (Buffalo Resources)
Use the resources below to research small local companies, or find relevant news, industry, and job information within the Buffalo and WNY areas.
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Business First of Buffalo This link opens in a new windowProvides coverage of business, finance, and economic topics. More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
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Buffalo News Collection This link opens in a new windowFull-text searchable access to the Buffalo News from 1880 to the present day.More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY