Research Guides: Job & Career Resources: Research

Career and Job Search Videos & Courses

The following video playlists are from a library databases and a UHD resource, Films on Demand, and LinkedIn Learning. If you are accessing these videos from off campus, you will need to enter your UHD Network ID and Password when prompted.

If you experience difficulty accessing these titles, please contact the library for assistance.

Careers & Job Search Videos
Short films on careers, searching for jobs, and skills needed for success in the work place. - From Films on Demand
Job Search Strategies
This course teaches you how to develop your profile and brand, seek advertised and unadvertised positions, network successfully to broaden your circle, and work with recruiting professionals. - From LinkedIn Learning

Recommended Databases

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Learning Express Library (registration required) This link opens in a new window
Online guide to test preparation in basic skills and career advancement.
First-time users must register for a personal account:
-- Connect to Learning Express Library
-- Click “Sign In/Register”
-- Then click "Register”
Job and Career Accelerator (registration required) This link opens in a new window
Start with our guide to find out how to set up your free account to access resources on career exploration, job searching, and resume writing. First-time users must register at Learning Express website.

O*NET Online
Career One Stop
Career OneStop has information about occupations, job industries and labor markets in each state.

Use the following databases for specific company information, like financials, company history, and competitor names:

Key Business Ratios (D&B) This link opens in a new window
Mergent Intellect This link opens in a new window
Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
SEC EDGAR Search Tools This link opens in a new window
Value Line Investment Survey This link opens in a new window

The following databases allow you to search news articles, journal articles, and legal documents for company names:

ABI/INFORM Global (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Business Source Ultimate (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window

Statista This link opens in a new window
Mergent Intellect This link opens in a new window
Key Business Ratios (D&B) This link opens in a new window
Gale Business: Insights This link opens in a new window
Market Share Reporter

Salary Research

Texas Reality Check
Find out how much money is needed to cover basic needs.
National Compensation Survey
An ongoing study of benefits, labor costs, and wages.