
Another helpful resource when targeting companies is subscribing to local publications such as the Denver Business Journal, which includes a Book of Lists with each subscription. The Book of Lists offers a comprehensive list of companies according to industry, and includes contact information, number of employees, amount of revenue, and names of key executives.
This underused strategy allows a job seeker to streamline the job search process. Looking for a job is a full-time job, but use that time wisely. If a small- to mid-sized company is your ideal work environment, then don't waste your time pursuing a company with 1,000 or more employees. The better you know yourself and what you want, the more "targeted" you are, and the more successful your job search will be.