Library Guides: EDSGN 100: Introduction to Engineering Design : Engineering Discipline Report

Career Information

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Job profile website maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Profiles include information on salaries, expected job growth, etc.

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Engineering (General) Subject Guide
The Engineering (General) Subject Guide provides resources that apply to all areas of engineering including major databases, research tips, online and print resources, and professional organizations.The General Engineering guide provides resources that apply to all areas of engineering including major databases, research tips, online and print resources, and professional organizations.

It's also a great place to FIND JOBS! Click on Engineering Career Resources & Employer Relations, then Alumni, and then Job Search Resources.

Company and Industry Information

IBISWorld
Reports include industry market data: product segmentation, demand determinants, major market segmentation (consumers). competitive landscape and major company descriptions.

IBISWorld provides over 700 full-text industry reports, 700 US industry risk rating reports, and information on over 8000 Publicly Traded US Companies as well as hundreds of economic and demographic profiles.
MergentOnline (company information)
MergentOnline (formerly FISonline) is a subscription-based service offering information on over 15,000 U.S. public companies and 30,000 non-U.S. public companies. MergentOnline is produced by Mergent, Inc., formerly known as Moody's). Mergent/Moody's is a publisher of detailed business descriptions, corporate histories and financial statements since 1900. The database also includes the Country Report module, a module that consists of the following resources: DnB Country Risk Profile, DnB Country RiskLine Report, and Mergent Country Profile.

MergentOnline (formerly FISonline) is a subscription-based service offering information on over 15,000 U.S. public companies and 30,000 non-U.S. public companies. MergentOnline is produced by Mergent, Inc., formerly known as Moody's). Mergent/Moody's is a publisher of detailed business descriptions, corporate histories and financial statements since 1900. The database also includes the Country Report module, a module that consists of the following resources: DnB Country Risk Profile, DnB Country RiskLine Report, and Mergent Country Profile.
Nexis Uni
Preparing for a job interview and looking for information about the company to which you are applying? Do you need to learn more about a particular company industry? This resource provides company, industry and finance information.

To access, click on Menu in the upper left hand side of the page. On the drop-down menu, choose Company Dossier.

Provides access to a wide range of news, business, legal, and reference information. Covers many news sources for 20 years. Court cases and statutes from all federal and state jurisdictions are included. Most resources can be searched in full text.

Engineering Subject Guides

These guides are created by the Engineering librarians at University Park. They are a great place to find library resources that will help you search the literature of your field.

They are also great place for finding direct links to professional societies. Networking with one's fellow scientists and engineers is extremely important for personal and professional development. Professional organizations sponsor conferences, publish journals, and serve as reviewers or editors. They set professional and educational standards and provide job and career services for their members.