As college students, it may seem unimportant for us to stay updated on current events. But for classes, networking functions or business meetings, being educated about what is happening in the business world will impress your peers and employers. You can watch the news or browse through a number of business websites. Here are a few popular websites (in no particular order) catered to different interests:
1.Vault.com – An absolutely great resource for college students! Whether you are just entering the workforce, making a lateral career move or considering a career change, Vault.com is more than just reviews, it provides the intelligence you need for the career you want—search current job openings, research a company, school or industry, get the inside scoop on what it’s really like, and find the career advice you need to launch your career.
2. Reuters – This international news agency headquartered in New York and a division of Thomson Reuters. The site mainly focuses on news related to global business, markets, or economy and is targeted to businessmen/women. The home page has a small banner on top that shows current stock market changes and has an overall simple, single column layout.
3. Bloomberg Business Week – Also a weekly business magazine published by Bloomberg L.P. this website has colorful tabs with more videos and pictures than the average news website. The layout can be confusing at first due to the many columns and minimal spacing but is easy to get the hang of after a while of browsing. This site is catered to young adults who might not always want news from a financial perspective.
4. The New Yorker – This website originated as a magazine that focuses on the cultural life of New York City. The content of the New Yorker differs from other business sites, as it includes commentary, criticisms, cartoons, and is regarded as sometimes controversial for its portrayal of news. For those interested in different perspectives, the New Yorker would be a great read.
5. Forbes – Owned by Forbes Inc, the business magazine is published biweekly and focuses on finance, markets and investing. Forbes is famous for its lists, such as richest Americans, and the site features a tab dedicated to them. The site includes a great number of advertisements, which often include automatic playing videos, but has a simple two-column layout for readers. For individuals looking into business, this site is a great source of information.
6. Mashable – A leading source for news, information & resources for the Connected Generation. Mashable reports on the importance of digital innovation and how it empowers and inspires people around the world. Mashable’s 20 million monthly unique visitors and 6 million social media followers have become one of the most engaged online news communities. Founded in 2005, Mashable is headquartered in New York City with an office in San Francisco.
It’s all about finding the right site for you. By browsing through these sites can help you see what type of news interests you. From reading multiple sources, you can gain knowledge about news from different aspects and use this to your advantage for social talk or business engagement.
What are your favorite sources of business news? Share them below!