Definitions
Public companies issue stock that may be traded on one of the open exchanges. These companies are required to file financial information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the form of a 10-K report. They also issue an annual report for their stockholders. They have a ticker symbol.
Private companies have a limited number of shareholders, do not issue stock and do not have to publicly disclose financial information. There are only 18,000 to 19,000 private companies.
Subsidiaries are a part of a parent company. Separate financial information may or may not be available.
NAICS codes, (North American Industry Classification System Codes) are a classification system used to define industry by numerical codes. They are used as a benchmark to record numerical data about an industry. These codes are usually 6 digits long. Codes are revised every year or so to reflect changes in the market.
SIC Codes (Standard Industrial Classification Codes) are from the older system that was developed at the end of the Great Depression. These codes are usually 4 digits long. Companies will have primary and secondary codes.
OOH
Occupational Outlook Handbook via NCLive
The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
- O-Net OnlineO*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more.
- Occupational Employment StatisticsThe Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas; national occupational estimates for specific industries are also available
- Vault Career Resources - Firsthand This link opens in a new windowProvides rankings, ratings, and reviews on thousands of top employers and hundreds of internship programs. Students can research background information about companies, schools, internships, and industries. They can also search for current job openings, and find essential advice on resumes, interviews, and networking.
