Companies that recruit at the School of Engineering often provide the Career Center with print materials and brochures; company websites are also a good starting point for students looking to expand their knowledge.
There are a number of directories purchased by KU Career Services as well as on-line research databases available through the KU Library Services. Some of these resources will be helpful in uncovering information about a specific company (such as in preparation for an interview with that company) while other resources can be utilized to arrive at a list of companies within a certain industry.
Students are welcome to meet with an Engineering Career Center staff member or career advisor for assistance in researching companies. Please contact ecc@ku.edu or (785) 864-3891 to schedule an individual appointment. The KU reference librarians are also a great resource for assistance with company research.
Company and Industry Information - Basic Sources. This resource guide provides information about company and industry-related print and electronic resources available in the KU Libraries.
Business & Company Resource Center. Especially helpful guide to uncovering a list of companies within a certain industry; students can search for companies using the NAICS & SIC coding system explained further down on this page.
NAICS & SIC Codes: Numerical coding system by the U.S. government which groups companies by industry and type. This tool is very helpful when searching for a list of companies within a specific industry. Available both through the web and in a print format at Engineering Career Center.
Book of Lists: Provides lists of various types of firms for a metropolitan area, e.g. top 25 engineering firms, which can be especially helpful for students focusing their search in a specific geographic area. Print versions available at Engineering Career Center for the following cities: Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, St. Louis
Engineering News Record: Print versions listing the top U.S. and International construction, design, and environmental firms available at Engineering Career Center.
Kansas City Business Journal: Weekly journal available at Engineering Career Center
Kansas and Missouri Manufacturers Directories: Print versions profiling manufacturing establishments in these two states is available at Engineering Career Center
NAICS & SIC Codes: Numerical coding system by the U.S. government which groups companies by industry and type. This tool is very helpful when searching for a list of companies within a specific industry. Available both online and in a print format at Engineering Career Center.
Plunketts' Biotech & Genetics Industry Almanac 2005: Print version includes information on leading firms in the Biotech and Genetics Industry and is available at Engineering Career Center
World Aviation Directory & Aerospace Database: Print version available at Engineering Career Center
