Career Research Guide
This guide lists library resources commonly used by GSB students and alumni when job hunting and exploring career opportunities.
Introduction
The following resources can be used to research job search and career opportunities.
While these resources are generally the most relevant, there may be other resources available. If you are looking for something in particular or cannot find a lot of information about a niche segment, please Ask Us.
Industry Reports
- Lux Research This link opens in a new windowMarket research information for emerging tech. Go to Technologies > Tech Pages for good overviews. 2 simultaneous users.
For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students. Not to be redistributed to any 3rd party. - Forrester Research This link opens in a new windowGlobal technology trends covering media, computing, software, networking, telecommunications, the Internet, and consumer technologies in the US and worldwide. Our subscription does not include Forrester View, Forecast Reports, and analyst inquiries.
For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students.
Help: Forrester Research log in help - Gartner Research This link opens in a new windowReports relevant to technology professionals. Includes market reports, in-depth analysis on IT issues, trends, and analysis of products on the market in the US and worldwide. Some content is not included in our subscription.
For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students.
Help: Contact UIT with issues accessing Gartner.
Use these popular resources to get industry reports. See the General Industry Sources guide for additional resources.
- Firsthand This link opens in a new windowVault career guides, industry & company information, career advice, etc.
For: Current Stanford GSB faculty, staff, and full-time students (MBA, MSx, PhD)
Access: Firsthand access & tips
Stanford GSB Alumni: Firsthand Access
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowU.S., Global, and China industry reports that cover industry performance drivers. Includes a US Industry Wizard to create lists of industries.
Help: IBISWorld search help
- D&B Hoovers This link opens in a new windowData about millions of public and private companies worldwide. Includes financials, SWOT reports, IT strategy, some industry and analyst reports, and more. Good for building current company lists.
Stanford GSB Alumni: Access D&B Hoovers
Help: D&B Hoovers search help
- FitchConnect This link opens in a new windowCountry risk ratings, macroeconomic analyses and forecasts, and global and emerging market information and market reports for countries or regions worldwide.
For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students.
Help: FitchConnect search help - EMIS Intelligence This link opens in a new windowGlobal and emerging market information and market reports for countries or regions worldwide.
For: Current Stanford faculty, staff, and students.
Additional Resources
- CMC | MyGSB Career ResourcesCurrent students can find additional GSB Career Resources in MyGSB.
For industry-specific resource recommendations, see:
Stanford GSB Alumni
Most library resources are not available to alumni, starting the day after graduation; however, we are able to provide you remote access to a range of resources through a partnership with the Stanford GSB Alumni Association.
- GSB Alumni Library DatabasesA list of databases available to Stanford GSB Alumni remotely. For databases on this guide that are available to both current students and alumni, alumni should use the link in the description to be taken to the alumni database login page.
- GSB Alumni Job Search ResourcesExplore this section to find tools, tips, guidance, and other resources to help you along the way.