Well, we've reached the end of the book. Now you have the right tools to help make an informed decision about an industry, so you can feel confident and happy about your next career move.
So, let's recap some of the most important steps:
Get the NAICs code for an industry. This will help when using industry databases.
Consider using online tools such as Dropbox, Google Apps, or Evernote. They will be extremely helpful when tracking and organizing your research.
Ask questions that focus on the key parts of an industry, such as growth, competition, catalysts, reputation, and disruptive changes. If you do not, you will have a tough time getting a sense of what's important. Keep in mind that there is lots of information that you really do not need to know.
Remember to always take some time to evaluate any information in terms of whether it comes from a trusted source and is fairly recent. Unfortunately, there is lots of content on the Internet that is simply not right. If you follow it, you...