Research industries, careers, employers

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Career FYI > read informational interviews w/ people working in fields:
Fashion, Finance, High Tech, Human Resources, Insurance, Legal,
Marketing, Non-Profit, Project Management, Public Service, Real Estate, Retail, Sales, Software, Television, Travel, Web/Tech

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CareerSearch
Excellent tool to search for organizations by industry and location. Database of a million+ organizations; to search for potential employers for post-graduation jobs, internships, co-op, etc. 
(Available to Virginia Tech students because we purchase access for you.)

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CareerTV.com
View videos by topics:
By industry (at least 38 categories)
By company (too many to count!)
By location (by state)
By university
By career advice (job search, resume, interviewing, salary, professional development, other)

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CEO Express
An intelligent site for busy people who know what they need. Very comprehensive links to business news, business magazines, company research, financial markets, government agencies, chambers of commerce, national statistics and a lot more.

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GlassDoor.com
Site launched fall 2008.
Service that lets employees share anonymous reviews, ratings, and salary reports for their companies.
Normally requires all users to post a review or salary of their own before getting access to the reviews or salaries of the community.
However, students can have full access, without having to post; any student or career services professional can simply e-mail students@glassdoor.com from a .edu address and GlassDoor.com will set up a free student account.

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The Riley Guide
If you are looking for anything related to career and job search, including something specific or unusual, The Riley Guide probably has it. Very comprehensive site. Author is Margaret F. Dikel (formerly Margaret Riley), a reputable author in the career information and job search field.

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Switchboard.com — Business Phone Directory
Find business phone numbers; search for businesses by category and location.

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Vault.com
Research industries, careers, companies, and more.

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VT CareerLink
Career Services' searchable database of VT alumni who have volunteered to help students with career exploration and job search. Search for and contact alumni working in the fields that interest you. Get first-hand advice from people who have stood in your shoes as a VT student. It is essential to understand that this is a NETWORKING tool, and you must use the appropriate etiquette for networking when contacting an alumnus or alumna.

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WetFeet.com > Employers (A-Z find)
Read a profile and key facts about many companies and organizations; seek potential employers and research before you interview.

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WetFeet.com > Careers and industries
Research industries, research companies, research cities, advice on networking and more. You're not ready for your job search until you've used this site.

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WetFeet.com sponsored information for Virginia Tech students
Career Resource Site; information in addition to public WetFeet site.

These sites provide lists, often annually updated, of so-called "top employers," "best employers," or "best jobs" for college grads.
What are the criteria? See each list for the fine print.

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CollegeGrad.com > top entry-level employers

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Diversity Edge Magazine > 2009 best companies for diverse graduates

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Forbes > best jobs for new college graduates

Source for lists in past (nothing current found): Business Week