Information resources for employer research
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| Subject & title | Location & notes |
|---|---|
| Employer guides & directories | |
| All you need to know about commercial awareness | Skills shelves; Loan copy available |
| Applegate directory http://www.applegate.co.uk |
Directory of UK industry, manufacturing and technology companies. |
| Army career guide to officer | DVD shelf; Loan copy available |
| Army officer selection board: regular & territorial: the DVD | DVD shelf; Loan copy available |
Bath
careers podcasts  |
A selection of Bath graduates in less usual graduate roles talk about their jobs and employers. |
| Best companies guide |
Employer
shelves http://www.bestcompaniesguide.co.uk |
| Britain's top employers | Employer shelves |
| British army: a pocket guide | With occupational files D; Loan copy available |
| CareerPlayer http://www.careerplayer.com |
Careers video library containing information on industries, job roles, employers and tips and advice on career choice, job search and selection topics. |
| Chambers UK: a client's guide to the UK legal profession | With occupational files K |
| Charity choice UK | Charities and voluntary sector shelves |
| Companies
House http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk |
Free access to basic information on UK registered companies. |
| Complete university guide - top graduate employers http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/careers/top-graduate-employers |
Lists of employers ranked by number of graduate-level posts. You can also view the data by region. |
| Contacts | With occupational files Y |
| Education year book | With occupational
files A; Newer edition available in the University Library |
| Employer and job role research (CAS publication) |  PDF
file - 27 kb You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to
view the PDF file - you can download
a free copy from the Adobe site. RTF
file - 870 kbSkills file 1: application forms; Skills file 3: interviews |
| Environment
2012 |
Guide to the work carried out by environmental and environmentally related organisations in the UK and overseas. |
| Entrypark international career book: business | Overseas shelves; See also http://www.entrypark.com/career_book_business. |
| Entrypark international career book: engineering & science | Overseas shelves; See also http://www.entrypark.com/career_book_engineering_science. |
| EUbusiness http://www.eubusiness.com |
European business news and resources. Contains Europages European business directory. |
| European Cluster Observatory http://www.clusterobservatory.eu |
Website provides information on clusters of companies throughout the EU. Good for tracking down companies in a particular industry in a specific area. |
| Financial & company information http://www.bath.ac.uk/library/subjects/management/financial |
Resources made available by the University Library. Useful for researching potential employers. |
| Get that job! Using the Library and Careers Advisory Service to get that competitive edge | Skills file 1: application
forms; Skills file 2: CVs and covering letters; Skills file 3: interviews; Handout available; PDF
file You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site.. |
| Gradcracker: toolkit | Employer shelves; Careers guide for science, engineering and technology students. Includes employer profiles by sector. |
| Grad diary http://www.graddiary.com |
Includes an A-Z of banking, accountancy, finance, law and consultancy firms and 'insider interviews' written by students and graduates who have worked within these organisations. |
| Grad jobs uncovered http://www.gradjobsuncovered.com |
Independent reviews of graduate employers. |
| Graduate Contacts List | Bath graduates who are willing to talk to current Bath students about working for their employer, what's involved in their job and also equal opportunities issues. |
| Graduate market in 2013: annual review of graduate vacancies & starting salaries at Britain's leading employers | Salary and labour market information
file; Online at http://www.highfliers.co.uk/download/ GMReport13.pdf. |
| Graduate market in 2012: annual review of graduate vacancies & starting salaries at Britain's leading employers | Salary and labour market information
file; Online at http://www.highfliers.co.uk/download/ GMReport12.pdf. |
| Graduate market in 2011: annual review of graduate vacancies & starting salaries at Britain's leading employers | Salary and labour market information
file; Online at http://www.highfliers.co.uk/download/ GMReport11.pdf. |
| Graduate market in 2010: annual review of graduate vacancies & starting salaries at Britain's leading employers | Salary and labour market information file |
| Graduate market in 2009: annual review of graduate vacancies & starting salaries at Britain's leading employers | Salary and labour market information file |
| Graduate market trends | Salary and labour market information file; Available online at http://www.hecsu.ac.uk/ research_reports_graduate_market_trends.htm |
| Graduate opportunities in the British Army: the DVD | DVD shelf |
| Guardian UK 300 | Employer shelves; See also http://www.guardianuk300.com and http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/576b82ed#/576b82ed/1. |
| Hemscott http://www.hemscott.co.uk |
Business information including company sizes, industry, profits and annual reports. |
| How to choose an ethical employer | Occupational files R6; Also available online as a PDF file: 751 kb - you may need to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file. |
| IET engineering & technology career guide | Occupational files T |
| Inside Buzz http://www.insidebuzz.co.uk |
Company profiles based on surveys sent
to their employees. Site also includes some downloadable sector guides - please note that you have to register with Inside Buzz to view these, but it is free of charge. |
| Inside Buzz: top law firms | With occupational files K; Loan copy available; Online at http://www.insidebuzz.co.uk. |
| International Graduate Case Studies | International graduates from Bath talk about their careers and their experiences of finding work, as well as reflecting on their study experience at Bath. |
| Ireland's 100 leading graduate employers | Overseas shelves; See also http://gradireland.com/irelands100 |
| Kelly's industrial directory | Employer shelves; See also http://www.kellysearch.com. |
| Key British enterprises: Britain's top 50,000 companies vols 1, 2, 3 and 4 | Employer shelves; Newer edition available in the University Library |
| Kompass http://www.kompass.com |
Companion site for the printed directories. Searchable by country/global region, product/service, company name, trade name and executive name. The most detailed information is only available to subscribers. |
| Malaysia's 100 leading graduate employers | Green file: Malaysia See also companion website: http://www.malaysias100.com |
| New Scientist: careers guide | Occupational files V1 |
| Real Prospects directory | Employer shelves; See also http://www.prospects.ac.uk/directory |
| SPG media sites http://sites.spgmedia.com |
Resource for heavy engineering, defence and new technology industries. Includes industry news and links to company websites. |
| Stonewall workplace equality
index: the top 100 employers for gay people in Britain http://www.stonewall.org.uk/at_work/ stonewall_top_100_employers |
Results of surveys from recent
years are available to download from this page; See also http://www.stonewall.org.uk. |
| Tagish http://www.tagish.co.uk/links |
Includes directories of UK local and national government and some public sector organisations, plus worldwide government and embassies. |
| TARGETjobs get directory | Employer shelves; See also http://www.targetjobs.co.uk and http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/04260ae2#/04260ae2/1. Directory of graduate employment. |
| TARGETjobs.co.uk: employer insights http://targetjobs.co.uk/employer-insights |
Independent reviews of graduate employers. Includes an overview of the company, opportunities available and application tips. Also includes In the news section pulling together headlines about the company - useful for building commercial awareness. |
| The Gateway online http://thegatewayonline.com |
Employer, sector and market news, plus insights into occupations predominantly in finance. You can also often pick up a copy of The Gateway from the Careers Advisory Service. |
| theJobCrowd http://www.thejobcrowd.com |
Career and employer information including reviews written by employees. |
| TheJobCrowd: top 50 companies for graduates to work for | Employer shelves; See also http://www.thejobcrowd.com/top-companies-to-work-for. |
| ThomasNet http://www.thomasnet.com |
Searchable database of industrial companies in the USA |
| Times top 100 graduate employers | Employer shelves; See also http://www.top100graduateemployers.com. |
| Top IT employers United Kingdom | With occupational files M |
| Top legal employers United Kingdom | With occupational files K |
| University of Bath careers guide | Skills file 10: career choice
and development; Digital version available |
| Vault guide to the top 25 banking employers: European edition | With occupational files J |
| Vault guide to the top 25 consulting firms: Asia Pacific edition | With occupational files O |
| Vault guide to the top 25 consulting firms: European edition | With occupational files O |
| Vault guide to the top 50 banking employers | With occupational files J |
| Vault guide to the top 50 UK law firms | With occupational files K; Loan copy available |
| Vault guide to the top banking employers: Asia Pacific edition | With occupational files J |
| Vault guide to the top engineering firms: European edition | With occupational files T |
| Vault guide to the top French employers | Overseas shelves |
| Vault guide to the top German employers | Overseas shelves |
| Vault guide to the top Spanish employers | Overseas shelves |
| Vault guide to the top UK accounting firms | With occupational files J |
| Waterlow stock exchange yearbook | Employer shelves; Newer edition available in the University Library |
| Waterlow's unquoted companies | Employer shelves |
| Who owns whom: Australasia, Asia, Africa & Middle East vols 1 and 2 | Employer shelves; Newer edition available in the University Library |
| Who owns whom: North and South America vols 1 and 2 | Employer shelves; Newer edition available in the University Library |
| Who owns whom: North Europe vol 1 | Employer shelves; Newer edition available in the University Library |
| Who owns whom: South, Central & East Europe vols 1 and 2 | Employer shelves; Newer edition available in the University Library |
| Who owns whom: UK and Ireland vol 1 | Employer shelves; Newer edition available in the University Library |
| Who owns whom: West Europe vols 1 and 2 | Employer shelves; Newer edition available in the University Library |
| Who's who in public affairs | With occupational files O |
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| Local employer directories | |
| Business matters in Bath and
North East Somerset http://www.business-matters.biz |
Includes a directory of local businesses searchable by name, product or service and location. |
| Business west http://www.businesswest.co.uk |
Membership directory can be used to research local employers. |
| Science city Bristol http://www.sciencecitybristol.com |
Site links to a film showcasing Bristol and Bath's impact on developments in science and technology. |
| University of Bath careers guide | Skills file 10: career choice
and development; Digital version available |
| West of England local enterprise partnership http://www.westofenglandlep.co.uk |
Running the Graduate Talent initiative involving Bath Spa University, the University of Bath, the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. Encouraging local businesses to recognise the talent of graduates and offer summer interships and graduate jobs. |
| Western Daily Press business guide | Employer shelves; 2009 edition available online (PDF) |
| For more information on the south west and other regions in Britain please see jobhunting by UK region | - |
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| Self-employment and SMEs | |
| BANTER http://www.bathstudent.com/banter |
University of Bath entrepreneurs club. |
| Big opportunities in small businesses: graduates in SMEs | DVD shelf; Subtitles available; Loan copy available; Streamed version available online (subtitled) http://www.bath.ac.uk/careers/catalogue.bho/intro (campus only) |
| British Chambers of Commerce http://www.britishchambers.org.uk |
Central site for British Chambers of Commerce, with links to local chambers. |
| Business matters in Bath & North
East Somerset http://www.business-matters.biz |
Business information site provided by Bath and North East Somerset Council in collaboration with key local partners. Offer business start-up and support services. |
| Business west http://www.businesswest.co.uk |
Membership organisation that leads and represents the business community in the region. Offers a broad range of business services, open to both members and non members. |
| Edinburgh Pre Incubator Scheme
(EPIS) http://www.epis.org.uk |
Programme primarily designed to help graduates wishing to build their own company over a period of one year. |
| Federation
of Small Businesses http://www.fsb.org.uk |
Members' organisation. Site includes a directory of local committees. |
| Guide on how to start up a small business http://www.thomsonlocal.com/resources /small-business-startup-guide/ |
Draws together various resources from the web. |
| Guide to freelancing | Employer shelves; Available online at http://www.pcg.org.uk/guide |
| High growth services to support
South West businesses http://www.growthsouthwest.co.uk |
Designed for young businesses or entrepreneurs with high growth potential by providing hands-on assistance to help you progress and grow. |
| HM Revenue & Customs http://www.hmrc.gov.uk |
Provide: |
| How to set up a freelance writing business | With occupational files Y |
| Inafishbowl.com http://www.inafishbowl.com |
Follow the experiences of first time entrepreneurs as they battle through the early stages of business life. |
| Lloyds TSB business guides http://www.lloydstsbbusiness.com /support/businessguide.asp |
A large range of downloadable guides to starting and managing a business. |
| NACUE (National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs) http://www.nacue.com |
Represent and support the growth of young entrepreneurs and enterprise societies. |
| National Centre for Entrepreneurship in Education (NCEE) http://www.ncee.org.uk |
Organisation aiming to raise the profile of entrepreneurship amongst students and graduates. Run Flying Start, a government-funded initiative designed to support students and graduates in setting up their own businesses and learning about self-employment. |
| Old school vs. new school http://www.oldschoolvsnewschool.com |
New web platform aiming to support young entrepreneurship. |
| Ready to start http://www.readytostart.org.uk |
Initiative aimed at encouraging and providing support for disabled people to start their own business. |
| Rebuilding your life after redundancy: the new life network handbook | Skills shelves |
| Self-employment (AGCAS special interest series) | Occupational files R6; Self employment and small businesses file; PDF
file - 235 kb You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file - you can download a free copy from the Adobe site. |
| SEMTA http://www.semta.org.uk |
Sector Skills Council for the
science, engineering and manufacturing technologies industries. Site includes graduate vacancies, some of which are with SMEs. |
| SETsquared Partnership http://www.setsquared.co.uk |
Contains information on student enterprise and runs the Student Enterprise Awards. |
| Setting up a social enterprise https://www.gov.uk/set-up-a-social-enterprise |
Information from GOV.UK on which business structure you should choose if you’re starting a business that helps people or communities. |
| Shell LiveWIRE http://www.shell-livewire.org |
Non-profit making organisation which helps young people aged between 16-30 set up in business with free information, advice and support. Annual young business start-up competition. |
| SIFE UK http://www.sifeuk.org |
SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) is dedicated to nurturing the entrepreneurial skills of university students in a way that is both effective in developing their future careers and meaningful to the community. |
| Small and medium-sized enterprises (AGCAS sector briefing) | Self employment and small businesses file. |
| Social Enterprise UK http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/ |
The national body for social enterprise, representing members to support and help grow the social enterprise movement. |
| South West observatory http://www.swo.org.uk |
Regional information gateway. Includes information on business and the economy in the region, useful for effective business planning. |
| Start up & run your own business: the essential guide to planning, funding and growing your new enterprise | Employer shelves |
| Start your own business | Employer shelves |
| Starting your own business | Employer shelves |
| Startup kit: everything you need to start a small business | Employer shelves |
| Step: nurturing talent http://www.step.org.uk |
Project-based work placements for students and graduates. Summer placements for undergraduates generally take place in small businesses. |
| T4B: training for business in
Bath and North East Somerset http://www.training4biz.biz |
Access to business specific courses offered by local training providers. |
| Think big start small: the STEP guide for students | Self employment and small businesses file |
| UK Intellectual Property Office http://www.ipo.gov.uk |
Official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the United Kingdom (UK). Includes information about copyright, designs, patents and trade marks. |
| UK
Trade & Investment http://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk |
Government service aimed at helping British companies to export and overseas businesses to set up or expand in the UK. Includes information on sectors and markets. Students visiting the information centre in London should take their student ID cards. |
| What do researchers do? Career profiles of doctoral entrepreneurs | Skills shelves; Loan copy available - please ask at reception; Online at www.vitae.ac.uk/wdrd |