Subject Guide: Careers
- RESEARCHING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CAREERS -
| Directories Of New York City, State and Regional Businesses | Job Banks |
| U.S. Business Directories |
Career Services at Baruch |
| Directories of Multinationals & International Businesses | Career Guides |
BUSINESS DIRECTORIES FOR THE NEW YORK REGION
Note:
Use business directories to identify corporations located in New York City and the metropolitan New York region. Use directories to find business descriptions, addresses, telephone numbers, and the names of corporate officers.
International Business in New York City: 2003 Directory
Reference 2nd Floor HG 4538 .I58 (Non-Circulating)
An authoritative guide to over 2,600 firms from 100 countries located in New York City, this annually published directory contains the names of company senior executives, brief business descriptions, and full contact information. The directory is published by Baruch's Weissman Center for International Business and the Division for International Business of the Office of the Mayor.
New York Manufacturers Directory
Index Table 5B 2nd Floor (Non-Circulating) HF 5065 .N7 N48
Published in cooperation with New York's Empire State Development arm, this directory lists over 28,000 companies located in the state. Corporate profiles, listed by city in the geographic section, include the names of CEOs and other key decision makers, phone and fax numbers, number of employees, an estimate of sales, and the company's SIC code. The directory also includes a listing of companies by industry and by product. New businesses started in the last two years are starred.
Manhattan Import/Export Directory
http://www.manhattanidc.org/export/default.cfm
Compiled by the Manhattan International Development Corporation, this guide to import and export companies in Manhattan, contains profiles of over 150 companies, primarily manufacturer's representatives and service providers. A company contact is listed along with telephone and fax numbers. Apparel-related exporters are not included.
Greater New York and New Jersey Regional Industrial Buying Guide
Index Table 5B 2nd Floor (Non-Circulating) HF3163 .N7 G73
This directory of local manufacturers with their address, phone, and brief list of products, is a guide for buyers and suppliers of local products. The directory is arranged by product name. Some services like freight forwarding and export & import management are included. The publisher, Thomas Register, also makes this directory available on the Web at www.ThomasRegional.com.
The Metropolitan New York Job Bank
Reserve 2nd Floor HF5382.75 .U62 N615 2002
The Job Bank is an annual job-hunting guide that lists businesses in the metropolitan New York region including northern New Jersey, Long Island, southern Connecticut, and Westchester.
Westchester County Association, Inc.
http://www.westchester.org/
The Westchester County Association represents over 700 corporations and non-profit organizations. Their Member Directory is searchable by member name, city, or through a drop-down menu of corporate categories. Banking services, economic development agencies, distributors, international trade & import/export services are some of the categories.
U. S. BUSINESS DIRECTORIES
D and B Million Dollar Database
Over 1.6 million companies in the United States and Canada are listed in this database produced by Dun & Bradstreet. All companies have sales greater than $1 million or more than twenty employees. The database can be used to screen for companies in a certain industry (using SIC codes or NAICS codes) and in a designated location (enter the state and city, county, area code, zip code, or zip code radius). Use the tab marked Other to limit your results to importers and/or exporters. Each company profile describes the size of the company, with data on revenues and number of employees. Biographies of principal executives are included.
Directory of United States Exporters
Directory of United States Importers
Index Table 5B 2nd Floor (Non-Circulating)
Exporters - HF 3011 .D63; Importers - HF3012 .D533
These directories provide state-by-state listings of thousands of export and import companies and their products. Company details include addresses, phone and fax numbers, tons shipped, estimated value of shipments, the port of exit, and a list of products. A detailed Product Index lists companies by their Harmonized Commodity Code numbers. Published by PIERS based on data they collect on U.S. waterborne trade.
DIRECTORIES OF MULTINATIONALS & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES
Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries
Index Table 5B 2nd Floor (Non-Circulating) HG 4538 .A1D5
This directory lists over 2,600 U.S. companies with almost 35,000 foreign subsidiaries in 190 countries. The international officer and human resources contact is given for each U.S. company and, where available, a local contact is included for each foreign subsidiary.
Directory of Foreign Firms Operating in the United States
Index Table 5B 2nd Floor (Non-Circulating) HG 4057 .A155
This directory lists the American headquarters and selected U.S. subsidiaries of over 2,800 foreign companies from 79 countries. Since the directory is organized in a country-by-country arrangement, it is most often used to identify which companies from a particular country have offices in the United States. There is no index to identify New York area businesses. The company listings contain addresses, phone/fax numbers, Web address, names of CEOs, and principal product.
JOB BANKS
Note:These job banks offer career advice and current job announcements for business students.
College Journal
http://www.collegejournal.com/
CollegeJournal, a career portal for business students sponsored by The Wall Street Journal, offers a job database searchable by industry, job function, and location. Searches can be limited to entry-level jobs or internships.
CreditJobsToday.com
http://www.creditjobstoday.com
This national database posts jobs in trade credit, credit analysis, and credit collection and is sponsored by Credit Today, a magazine for trade credit professionals.
eFinancial Careers
http://www.efinancialcareers.com/index.cfm?navElement=1
This global network for jobs in the securities, asset management, and investment banking industries focuses on jobs in the U.K. and Europe. Search by sector or look for MBA positions or jobs for graduates and interns. The site also offers career management advice in the MBA Graduate Center.
FITA Career Headquarters
http://www.fita.org/jobs/index.html
FITA, an organization of local and national trade associations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, promotes international trade in North America. Their Job Bank focuses on international career opportunities in the U.S. and other countries. Search by job field and job location and specify internships or entry level or experienced positions.
JobsInLogistics.com
http://www.jobsinlogistics.com
This is a North American logistics career board for job seekers and employers. Search by job category or city for jobs in logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, transportation, and manufacturing.
Jobsinthemoney.com
http://www.jobsinthemoney.com/
Registration is not required to search this job bank for financial professionals in banking, finance, accounting, and investment services in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Search the job bank by job category and state or use the Company Gallery to browse by company name. Job requirements are listed; some entry-level jobs are included.
Logistics Career Center
http://www.logisticscareercenter.com/
The Journal of Commerce Career Center offers job seekers free postings of resumes and access to a job bank covering the trade and transportation industries. Search by state, country or job category.
MonsterTrak
http://www.monstertrak.com
MonsterTrak, a national online job posting service, is available to Zicklin graduate students. A password is required and can be obtained from the Graduate Career Management Center.
National Banking & Financial Services Network
http://www.nbn-jobs.com/home/index.cfm
The National Banking & Financial Services Network is an association of independently owned recruiting firms specializing in the financial services market. They offer a Web site of jobs listed by state or job specialty. Registration is required.
CAREER SERVICES AT BARUCH
Starr Career Development Center
http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/careers
The CDC offers students access to eRecruiting, a database of jobs and internships, and the Vault Online Career Library. It sponsors On-Campus Recruiting and Career Days and provides a Career & Job Resources Tutorial that teaches students how to get the job they want.
International Business Internship at the Weissman Center for International Business
http://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/centers/weissman/internships
The Weissman Center for International Business matches Baruch juniors, seniors and MBA students with New York area firms offering internships in international business. All internships are customized to meet the needs of both host company and student.
Graduate Career Services for International Students
http://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/services/students/international.html
This Web site offers a calendar of job fairs, advice on interviewing, and an extensive set of links to international job search Web sites including those covering employment opportunities in Africa, Asia, Canada, Australia and Europe. A list of foreign MBA- friendly companies is featured.
Graduate Career Management Center
http://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/services/students/
The Graduate Career Management Center advises students, offers consultations and workshops, and sponsors on-campus recruiting and company information sessions. The Web site offers an Online Resources page with links to job sites in finance, government, and the non-profit sector. The Vault Online Career Library and MonsterTrak's job board are free through the Center.
CAREER GUIDES
Note: Career guides offer useful information on career selection as well as job hunting tips.
College Journal
http://www.collegejournal.com/
CollegeJournal, sponsored by The Wall Street Journal, offers job hunting and career selection advice for business students. It includes articles on Global Careers, a weekly MBA Track column, and a jobs database.
The Directory of Jobs and Careers Abroad
Reference 2nd Floor HF5549.5 .E45 D47 2005 (Non-Circulating)
Organized according to country, this guide covers employment prospects and work conditions. It includes a brief list of international companies in each country.
International Jobs - Where They Are, How to Get Them
Reference 2nd Floor HF5549.5 .E45 K63 2003 (Non-Circulating)
This guide describes the international job market and opportunities for employment in government, international organizations, the United Nations and the non-profit sector. It focuses on jobs in international business, communications, and law.
International Jobs Directory
Reference 2nd Floor HF5549.5 .E45 K72 1999 (Non-Circulating)
A practical employment guide with job-searching tips, this directory describes over 100 employers. It features chapters on international opportunities in private voluntary organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), contracting and consulting firms in developing countries, international research institutes, and international program offices and study centers at universities.
International Opportunities: A Career Guide for Students
Reference 2nd Floor HF 5549.5 .E 45 I58 2000 (Non-Circulating)
This book advises students on international career options and internships. It includes a very brief guide to international companies and organizations.
Vault Online Career Library
A key resource developed for MBA students, Vault offers occupational profiles, industry overviews, career management books, and other career advice. Vault is also the place to get an insider's view of companies. Its corporate profiles discuss diversity programs, corporate culture, promotional opportunities, and recruitment. A password is required from the Graduate Career Management Center
CAREERS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
- RESOURCES FOR CAREERS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
International Association of Business Communicators
http://www.iabc.com/
Members of the International Association of Business Communicators are professionals working in public relations, public affairs, marketing communications and employee communications. The IABC Job Centre posts job openings in all fields of business communication management. Their Student Connection (under the Members tab) offers career advice and information about student memberships.
Commercial Finance Association
http://www.cfa.com
CFA is a membership association for those working in asset-based financial services such as factoring, secured lending and commercial finance. Their College Awareness Program page lists career opportunities in each state. Their member roster is available in PDF format and in a directory searchable by type of financial service and state. They also publish the Secured Lender magazine.
Corporate Finance Sourcebook
Index Table 5B 2nd Floor (Non-Circulating) HG4057 .A1565
The Sourcebook is a directory of companies operating in many financial services sectors including commercial finance and factoring, leasing, cash management, and venture capital. Each corporate profile lists officers and (often) department heads, with their telephone numbers.
EXPORT MANAGEMENT
The FITA Directory of Export Management Companies
http://www.fita.org/emc.html
The Federation of International Trade Associations produces this directory of export management companies. EMCs are trade intermediaries that exclusively represent a U.S. manufacturer in a particular export market. Job seekers using the directory can select a state and then view a list of companies by selecting a particular product or export market.
EXPORTERS/IMPORTERS
American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI)
http://www.aaei.org/index.aspv
The AAEI is a national association that works closely with the U.S. Customs Service and represents exporters and importers before Congress. Open the Careers tab for current job advertisements.
Manhattan Import/Export Directory
http://www.manhattanidc.org/export/default.cfm
Compiled by the Manhattan International Development Corporation, this guide to import and export companies in Manhattan, contains profiles of over 150 companies, primarily manufacturer's representatives and service providers. A company contact is listed along with telephone and fax numbers. Apparel-related exporters are not included.
Directory of United States Exporters
Directory of United States Importers
Index Table 5B 2nd Floor (Non-Circulating)
Exporters - HF 3011 .D63; Importers - HF3012 .D533
These directories provide state-by-state listings of thousands of export and import companies and their products. Company details include addresses, phone and fax numbers, tons shipped, estimated value of shipments, the port of exit, and a list of products. A detailed Product Index lists companies by their Harmonized Commodity Code numbers. Published by PIERS based on data they collect on U.S. waterborne trade.
The Federation of International Trade Associations
http://www.fita.org
FITA, an organization of local and national trade associations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, promotes international trade in North America. Over 350 international associations representing more than 300,000 international companies, including customs house brokers, airline and shipping companies, and port authorities, are affiliated with FITA. FITA publishes the International Career Employment Weekly (ICEW), a newspaper that lists over 500 job openings and internships in each issue. All issues are posted on the FITA Web site for members. (The membership fee is paid for by the Weissman Center for International Business.)
Long Island Import Export Association, Inc.
http://www.liiea.org
This local trade association posts its membership list on its Web site.
The National Association of Export Companies (NEXCO)
http://www.cmiregistration.com/user/splash:jxp?org=191
NEXCO is a New York City-based association that offers educational seminars for individuals working in international trade. Its directory of corporate members lists companies by categories: customs brokers, accountants, consultants, banks, insurance, and others. Its Career Headquarters is an internationally focused job board.
Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT)
http://www.owit.org
OWIT is a global confederation of women's trade groups that promotes networking and information sharing. Students can join the New York chapter for $25 to receive the Newsletter and have access to the OWIT Job Bank.
FOREIGN SERVICE
Central Intelligence Agency Careers
http://www.cia.gov/employment/index.html
At the CIA Careers Website you will find job descriptions for those with language skills or degrees in science, engineering and information technology and caeer paths for the clandestine services, professional services and analytical positions. Resumes can be submitted online. The CIA also offers information on current openings for undergraduate student internships and graduate studies programs on their "Student Opportunities" pages.
USAID
http://www.usaid.gov/careers/
USAID is an independent federal government agency that offers foreign aid assistance to countries in Europe, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean. Their "Careers" page offers information about internships and Fellows programs. It announces foreign service vacancies including jobs in their New Entry Professional program.
U.S Commerical Service
http://trade.gov/cs/index.asp
Foreign service officers working for the Commercial Service promote exports of U.S. goods and services and promote U.S. commercial interests abroad. They work in over 100 U.S. cities and 80 countries worldwide in U.S. Export Assistance Centers. The Commercial Service offers intern opportunities at the U.S. Export Assistance Centers and sponsors an overseas work-study intern program.
U.S. Department of State
http://www.state.gov/m/dghr/hr/
The Department of State recruits for civil service, diplomatic security and foreign service officer positions. Foreign service officers work at embassies and consulates abroad. To become a foreign service officer you must take the foreign service exam. "Student Employment Programs" include both foreign affairs and management fellowships and summer internships and are a good way to explore a career in diplomacy.
USAJOBS
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/firsttimers.asp
STUDENTJOBS
http://www.studentjobs.gov/
USAJOBS is the official site for U.S. federal government jobs and employment information and STUDENTJOBS.GOV is the official site for student job opportunities with the federal government. Learn about hiring process, search the jobs database or create an account and post your resume.
FOREIGN TRADE ZONES
Foreign Trade Zone Resource Center
http://foreign-trade-zone.com
Foreign-trade zones are special geographic areas designed to encourage trade, established in or adjacent to U.S. Ports of Entry, and under the supervision of the U.S. Customs Service. This Web site includes a list (with contact information) for all U.S. foreign-trade zones and their subzones. Career resources and job listings are available on the Custom Ports page (under the Operator Resources tab).
U.S. Custom House Guide: Ports of Entry & U.S. Import Regulations
Reference 2nd Floor KF1987 .A15O39 (Non-Circulating)
This guide for importers provides detailed port profiles for cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It includes a list of foreign-trade zones in each state.
FREIGHT FORWARDERS
Directory of Freight Forwarders and Custom House Brokers
Reference 2nd Floor HJ6685 .D57 2001 (Non-Circulating)
Freight forwarders arrange for export/import shipping and customhouse brokers handle the paperwork needed by exporters/importers. This directory identifies these service providers with name, address and telephone number.
National Council of Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America
http://www.ncbfaa.org
The NCBFAA runs a certification program and educational institute. Its members include more than 800 freight forwarders, customs brokers, air cargo agents and service providers in the United States. The membership directory can be searched by city and state. Companies are listed with their address, phone/fax, Web link, and name of President.
U.S. Custom House Guide: Ports of Entry & U.S. Import Regulations
Reference 2nd Floor HE952 .U5P67 (Non-Circulating)
This guide for importers provides detailed port profiles for cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada. It lists the international service providers for each port including customs brokers/freight forwarders, financial services firms, and warehousing services.
INTERNATIONAL BANKING & ASSET MANAGEMENT
Association of Corporate Treasurers
http://www.treasurers.org/
The Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) in the U.K. represents corporate finance, risk, and cash management professionals working in international markets. Their Careers page offers advice to graduates and a list of job opportunities in the treasury industry. They publish Treasurer magazine.
International Financial Services Association (IFSA)
http://www.ifsaonline.org
The IFSA is an association for those involved in the processing of international transactions at banks and financial institutions. The Web site includes a member directory.
Money Market Directory of Pension Funds and their Investment Managers
Index Table 5B 2nd Floor (Non-Circulating) HG4509 .M65 2004
Of interest to job seekers, this comprehensive directory of U.S. pension funds, lists investment management firms in each state as well as international investment service companies.
National Association of Credit Management
http://www.nacm.org
The NACM is a membership association for those working in credit and accounts receivables management. Log in as a guest to their Career Center to view job openings in credit management.
Securities Industry Yearbook
Index Table 5B 2nd Floor (Non-Circulating) HG4621 .S44
The Yearbook is the annual membership directory of the Securities Industry Association whose members are investment banks, broker-dealers, and mutual fund companies. The member profiles include detailed lists of senior management and department heads. There is a list of members by state and several lists ranking the largest firms.
State of New York Banking Department
http://www.banking.state.ny.us/supinst.htm
The Banking Department regulates many bank and financial services companies in the state of New York. The list of these "Supervised Institutions" (with their mailing addresses) includes money transmitters, sales finance companies, premium finance companies, licensed lenders and foreign bank branches.
Trade Services Directory & Guide
Reference 2nd Floor HF3035 .T73(Non-Circulating)
This directory for exporters includes (in their Shipping Services section) an international financial services directory that lists U.S. banks with international trade departments and foreign banks with U.S. offices.
LEGAL SERVICES
FindLaw: International Trade Law
http://www.findlaw.com/01topics/25interntrade/
FindLaw is a respected Web portal for legal research. Their International Trade Law page includes an International Trade Law Attorney, Lawyer and Law Firm Directory.
Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Identify law firms located in the U.S. and abroad that specialize in international law with this online directory available in the "Legal Research" area of the LexisNexis database.
Trade Services Directory & Guide
Reference 2nd Floor HF3035 .T73(Non-Circulating)
This annual reference guide for exporters includes (in their Shipping Services section) a legal services directory that lists U.S. law firms specializing in international trade, customs, and international corporate law.
LOGISTICS
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
http://www.3plogistics.com
The Market News section of this consulting firm's Web site includes links to the Web sites of two hundred third-party logistics providers.
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
http://www.cscmp.org
The Council, a professional organization for those working in logistics, publishes the Journal of Business Logistics and sponsors conferences and educational seminars. Students can join the Council for a $20 membership fee and use the online Career Center with its employment clearinghouse, information on careers in logistics, and salary surveys. Student members also have access to the Membership Directory, a student newsletter, and issues of the Journal of Business Logistics.
Inbound Logistics
http://www.inboundlogistics.com/index.shtml
The Web site of Inbound Logistics magazine offers several databases for locating companies in the logistics industry including a database of the top 100 third-party logistics (3PL) providers and a database of the top 100 logistics IT companies. The site's Logistics Planner is a directory in which companies can post profiles and links to their Web sites. About 150 U.S. companies are listed.
International Warehouse Logistics Association
http://www.iwla.com/
The IWLA represents global third-party logistics providers, warehouse companies and their suppliers. Its Member Roster lists over 470 member companies. The site's "Logistics Services Locator", free to registered users, screens for companies in North America by location and market segment.
JobsInLogistics.com
http://www.jobsinlogistics.com
This is a North American logistics career board for job seekers and employers. Search by job category or city for jobs in logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, transportation, and manufacturing.
Leonard's Guide. National Third Party Logistics Directory
Leonard's Guide is a comprehensive directory that provides addresses, phone and fax numbers, contacts, and a description of services for U.S. and Canadian warehouse and distribution companies.
Available at New York Public Library's Science, Industry and Business Library - Madison Avenue and 34th Street.
Logistics Management
http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/index.asp
This Web site provides logistics and supply chain industry news as well as articles from Logistics Management magazine. The August issue includes the Quest for Quality report that lists users' ratings of third-party logistics providers, carriers and warehouses. New users must register for free access to the archive and magazine supplements. Recent supplements have featured logistics in Europe, the third-party logistics (3PL) sector, and top supply chain software vendors.
SOLE - The International Society of Logistics
http://www.sole.org
A non-profit organization for the advancement of logistics science with members in over fifty countries, SOLE sponsors the Certified Professional Logistician Exam. A Job Board and a list of corporate members (with a contact person) are part of "Member Services."
PORT AUTHORITIES
American Association of Port Authorities
http://www.aapa-ports.org/home.cfm
Members of this trade association are both public port authorities and firms that do business with port authorities. Their Membership Directory provides links to member Web sites in North and South America and the Caribbean. The on-line edition of the AAPA Port & Industry Services Directory is found on the Industry Information page.
Seaports of the Americas
http://www.aapadirectory.com/
The American Association of Port Authorities provides an on-line edition of its directory of port-related services and equipment companies. It also offers full port profiles of port authorities in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
http://www.cscmp.org
The Council, a professional organization for those working in logistics, publishes the Journal of Business Logistics and sponsors conferences and educational seminars. Students can join the Council for a $20 membership fee and use the online Career Center with its employment clearinghouse, information on careers in logistics, and salary surveys. Student members also have access to the Membership Directory, a student newsletter, and issues of the Journal of Business Logistics.
Institute for Supply Chain Management
http://www.ism.ws/
ISM members work in all areas of purchasing and materials management. Their Career Center features a database of job openings. Students who qualify for dues free membership can search the database and retrieve full job details.
Supply-Chain Council
http://www.supply-chain.org/
The Supply-Chain Council, located in Pittsburgh, offers educational programs for improving supply chain efficiency. They provide a comprehensive list of industry-related publications and organizations. Their Member List gives company names only.
TRADE FINANCE
Association of Forfaiters in the Americas
http://www.afia-forfaiting.org/
The A.F.I.A. is a New York-based organization of institutions dedicated to promoting international trade finance. Its Members page lists members by name with addresses and phone numbers. The Web site provides useful articles on forfeiting and conference presentations that highlight trends in the industry.
Global Trade Review
http://www.gtreview.com
GTR is a semi-monthly magazine for the trade finance industry. Its Global Trade Review Directory profiles trade finance operations of global banks and finance companies. Over sixty U.S. companies are included.
International Forfaiting Association
http://www.forfaiters.org/page/index.cfm
The IFA promotes the use of forfaiting, a form of export trade finance that buys the foreign receivables of exporters. The non-members home page gives students access to IFA's global membership list.
Trade Finance
http://www.tradefinancemagazine.com
The Web site of Trade Finance magazine provides free access to their Global Address Book, an online Trade, Export & Commodity Finance Directory searchable by country or city as well as business activity. The directory identifies banks in New York City that offer trade finance services like forfaiting, export finance, factoring, Islamic finance, and trade services.
TRADE SERVICES
Trade Services Directory & Guide
Reference 2nd Floor HF3035 .T73(Non-Circulating)
This directory includes a Shipping Services section listing key contacts at firms in the U.S. and abroad that support international ocean-borne trade. These service sectors include computer services, legal service, translators, and financial services.
WORLD TRADE CENTERS
World Trade Centers Association
http://www.wtca.org
The Web site of the WTCA, representing about three hundred world trade centers globally, provides full descriptions of each center's services and programs. The 750,000 businesses that are affiliated with World Trade Centers post their business profiles in the WTCA Trade Opportunities database. Students can register for free and sign-on as Guests to locate trading companies or use the WTCA Online Catalog where members advertise their products and services.
Prof. Louise Klusek, Business Librarian
Created February 4, 2004; Revised October 20, 2005