Company & Industry Research

Why should I research companies and industries in Alberta?

Whether you’re planning your career or searching for a job, research will help you get a realistic picture of what it might be like to work for a company or in an industry. You can discover things such as

• the skills and training required to work in an industry
• the values the company or industry reflects
• the key players in the company or industry
• opportunities, trends and demands for certain occupations
• the changes and challenges the industry may be facing

Use the following resources to get started and learn about:

• Opportunities and trends —occupations and jobs in demand now and predictions for future demand
• Industry outlooks —unbiased forecasts on industry, economic and trade activity in Alberta
• Labour market information —labour force statistics, census analysis, labour market forecasts and more.
• Professional associations —networking websites, business directories, union and professional associations.
• Wages and salaries —wage and salary information by occupation and geographic area, plus information on skills shortages in Alberta