Industry and Organizational Research Project - Career Goal/ Job Title: International Education Consultant
A. The General Canadian Context for my Job Search- Should include in point form:
1. Economy
2. Political influences,
3. Social changes,
4. Technology
5. Other trends
B. What my research of my sector has revealed-
1. New Trends that will impact my profession:
2. Negative Pressures that I will have to respond to:
3. Surprising Facts or important statistics that will be useful:
C. The 3 Organizations I have considered-
Website- evaluate for clarity, message and impact
Careers page- # of postings , quality- accessibility to careers?
Economic situation- Are they ‘solid?
D. My Organization of Choice- In depth- Information From Annual Reports, business/sector news, web-sites-
1. Organization's Mission, Vision and Values
2. Strategic initiatives or new directions
3. Leaders- Who are they, visible, clear
4. Standing in their sector- news articles, items from web-site, participation or role in association or other groups- your assessment
5. Corporate social responsibility practices
6. Financial Status - find their corporate financial reports, their fundraising or their holdings
7. What impressed you most?
8. Include a relevant job posting form this organization.