Employers expect candidates to have researched their organisation, going beyond their website to find out how they operate, what their major projects are, and their past successes and areas for development.
Thorough research is therefore a key strategy to help you to stand out at application or interview stage.
The Library provides access to a range of company and industry information sources. You can use these to research a specific company or industry in preparation for a job application or interview.
One of the most important scholarly business databases. Contains the full-text of over 1,800 journals within management and all related areas, plus over 2,000 magazine and trade publications. It includes full-text access to Harvard Business Review. Also includes selected company and marketing reports from Marketline and in-depth country profiles.
One of the most important scholarly business databases. Contains the full-text of over 1,800 journals within management and all related areas, plus over 2,000 magazine and trade publications. It includes full-text access to Harvard Business Review. Also includes selected company and marketing reports from Marketline and in-depth country profiles.
Database from Dow Jones which includes industry data drawn from international news sources. Includes full-text access to news sources such as Wall Street Journal and New York Times.
Company snapshot section includes latest news, key developments such M&A/ownership changes and new products, peer comparison, financial reports for public companies.
Industry snapshot section includes approximately 30 industries globally and provides targeted news, reports, charts, analysis and financial data.
Database from Dow Jones which includes industry data drawn from international news sources. Includes full-text access to news sources such as Wall Street Journal and New York Times.
Company snapshot section includes latest news, key developments such M&A/ownership changes and new products, peer comparison, financial reports for public companies.
Industry snapshot section includes approximately 30 industries globally and provides targeted news, reports, charts, analysis and financial data.
In-depth analysis of financial news, markets and companies worldwide. First time users will need to fill in the registration form using the University of Bristol email address.
The latest IT research and technology news, case studies and trends to support research and business. Access to research Special Reports - providing insights into major business and technology trends. GartnerĀ® Magic Quadrant, Vendor Ratings and Hype Cycles, to inform plans and support business decisions. Subscription provided by IT Services.
The latest IT research and technology news, case studies and trends to support research and business. Access to research Special Reports - providing insights into major business and technology trends. GartnerĀ® Magic Quadrant, Vendor Ratings and Hype Cycles, to inform plans and support business decisions. Subscription provided by IT Services.
In-depth, high quality market reports and data on goods worldwide. There are several reports published each year within all of the subsections of these broad headings:
UK: Automotive, Retail, Technology, Travel;
Europe: European Briefing;
China: Attitudes and Trends, Beauty and Personal Care, Food and Drink, Foodservice, Retail, travel & Leisure.
In-depth, high quality market reports and data on goods worldwide. There are several reports published each year within all of the subsections of these broad headings:
UK: Automotive, Retail, Technology, Travel;
Europe: European Briefing;
China: Attitudes and Trends, Beauty and Personal Care, Food and Drink, Foodservice, Retail, travel & Leisure.
A business data statistics portal containing more than 1 million statistics from over 22,500 sources (including both national and international data); over 80,000 topics in 177 multidisciplinary categories, ranging from agriculture to media and marketing; market data, consumer behaviour, demographics and opinion polls; 4,500 Statista Dossiers and Industry Reports; 41,000 studies & reports from third parties.
A business data statistics portal containing more than 1 million statistics from over 22,500 sources (including both national and international data); over 80,000 topics in 177 multidisciplinary categories, ranging from agriculture to media and marketing; market data, consumer behaviour, demographics and opinion polls; 4,500 Statista Dossiers and Industry Reports; 41,000 studies & reports from third parties.
Cases studies of marketing excellence from all over the world, covering every marketing discipline.
Selected Euromonitor company profiles in the following industries:
Alcoholic drinks, Clothing and accessories, Financial services, Food, Leisure and entertainment, Healthcare, Retail, Soft drinks, Technology and electronics, Tobacco, Toiletries and cosmetics, Transport and tourism.
Vast amount of data on global ad trends, advertising expenditure and media consumption.
Cases studies of marketing excellence from all over the world, covering every marketing discipline.
Selected Euromonitor company profiles in the following industries:
Alcoholic drinks, Clothing and accessories, Financial services, Food, Leisure and entertainment, Healthcare, Retail, Soft drinks, Technology and electronics, Tobacco, Toiletries and cosmetics, Transport and tourism.
Vast amount of data on global ad trends, advertising expenditure and media consumption.