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.