Find out about organizations and businesses. This can give you ideas about what you want to focus on.

Finding out more about an organization shows you:

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• Occupations involved in the business
• Its related industries
• Career paths of people who work there
• Its values and culture
• What it’s like to work for that organization

Researching organizations…

There are many ways to research organizations. You can:

• Visit a third-party website to learn how others view the organization.
• Use job search engines to find organizations and their websites.
• Check out news sources for information about local organizations.
• Visit an Alberta Supports Centre near you
• Ask staff to help you at your local library
• Use an online directory to find organizations. It’s like a master list of all the employers and opportunities in your community. It’s also a great way to explore other communities.