BE PREPARED BY RESEARCHING COMPANIES BEFORE A JOB INTERVIEW Before you go on a job interview, its important to find out as much as you can about the company. That way youll be prepared both to answer interview questions and to ask the interviewer questions. You will also be able to find out whether the company and the company culture are a good fit for you. Take some time, in advance, to use the Internet to discover as much information as you can about the company. Spend time, as well, tapping into your network to see who you know who can help give you an interview edge over the other candidates. Heres how to research a company. Visit the Company Website Visit the company website; review the company mission statement and company history, products and services, management, as well as information about the company culture. The information is usually available in the About Us section of the site. Use LinkedIn LinkedIn company profiles are a good way to find, at a glance, more information on a company youre interested in. Youll be able see your connections at the company, new hires, promotions, jobs posted, related companies, and company statistics. Take a look at your interviewers profile to get insight into their job and their background. Get an Interview Edge Glassdoors Interview Questions and Reviews section have a goldmine of information for job seekers. You can find out what candidates for the positions you are interviewing for were asked and get advice on how tough the interview was. Use Social Media Check Facebook and Twitter. Become a Fan of the company on Facebook and follow it on Twitter. Youll find information you may not have found otherwise. Google and Google News Search both Google and Google News for the company name. Tap Your Connections If you have a connection that will help you find inside information, use it. Do you know someone who works there? Ask them if they can help. If youre a college grad ask your Career Office if they can give you a list of alumni who work there. Then email, send a message, or call and ask for assistance.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:02:33 +0000
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