By doing  employer research you can

• identify employers you have not thought of before
• prepare a customized resume and cover letter 
• prepare for the interview by understanding the employer and identifying questions you can ask at the interview 

Meet with a Career Counselor in Career Services to help you fine tune your employer research.

Things to look for:

• Age
• Location(s)
• Growth Pattern
• Number of Employees
• Strategies and Goals
• News items about the employer
• Personnel
• Size
• Divisions and Subsidiaries
• Assets and Earnings
• History
• Foreign Operations
• Mission Statement
• Services and Products
• New Products
• Reputation
• Type of Facilities
• Competitors

General Research
College Grad - Employer Information
College Grad - Top Entry Level Employers
CareerBuilder
The Riley Guide - Business and Employer Research

Business
Hoovers Online
Business.com
Wetfeet - Company Profiles
Vault - Company Research
Thomas Register

Education
Department of Education
US Department of State - Office of Overseas Schools
NCSET - Website List
National Center for Education Statistics

Government
GoGovernment
USA Jobs
State and Local Government
First Gov - Government Departments and Agencies

Healthcare
Hospital Web
American Hospital Directory
Senior Living Map

Non-Profit
Guide Star
Idealist.org
The Internet Public Library
Give.org