What companies could you work for

What companies could you work for Instead of searching for companies that have job postings, develop a list of potential employers.   These are companies that employ or could hire the  job you are seeking.   In  creating  your target list identify your previous employers competition what industries do you have knowledge of, list all the companies in this industry. Do not filter out anything yet. if you are changing  careers, ask what companies  have similar functions. also identify  the territory/geographic area you  COULD work in (this should be larger than a 10 mile  radius). There are some good on-line tools listed below.   You will also want to use your local librarian who has access to many other research tools. NYS DOL Potential Employers.  This is a database that will provide you with 75 companies that have been known to hire the profession/job you ask it to search by.   The information comes from InfoUSA. Hoovers(a DunBradstreet product)   has  great  company descriptions in plain English, not their self promoting jargon. You will also see  each companys top 3 competitors.   There are limitations to the information you can get. In order to see more, you need to subscribe (pay money).   Get what you can from here, but visit your local library. Every city probably has a Top 100 listing.   Check your  citys website, chamber of commerce or economic development agency.  This is Rochesters Top 100 listing. And dont forget about using LinkedIn to source target employers. Your next step is to find out about salaries in these jobs. Here are The Best Ways to Find Salary Information.