Research before the interview could land you that job.
Walking into an interview without researching the company can squelch your chances of getting that job. When managers or H.R professionals interview candidates in this modern world, many consider whether the job applicant conducted any research on the company before the interview.
This rule is very simple to learn:
Job seekers who appear knowledgeable and enthusiastic have better chances of getting hired than those who have no knowledge of the company.
Always keep this in mind when searching for new employment:
There are managers who will not hire job applicants who do not research the company before the interview.
One manager I know will not even consider the applicant if the applicant does not visit the company website. Do not make this mistake. Researching a prospective company is extremely easy in our information filled world.
Ways to research companies for prospective employment: The company website:
This is perhaps the easiest. There is a good chance that the company has put up a web page filled with information of products and services the company offers. Look around the website for information regarding management, future goals for the company and philosophy of the company.
You might even find a better position that you would like to apply for.
Other research:
Yahoo Finance is a great way to find information on private companies, subsidiaries, corporate officers, public companies, news regarding the company, and more.
Are you invested in a 401k or mutual fund? If your account is with a major broker you can most likely get information on the company at no cost.
Search the major news organizations for information on the industry, and the employer if it is a large company or high profile.
Small businesses can usually be found by searching the local papers and publications where the business is located.
Trade journals will tell you about new products for the industry as well as what the industry says about the company.
Be excited about your prospective new employer. Hiring professionals are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are not only going to show up for work, but will be motivated to do a good job. You can show that motivation at the interview by researching the company prior to walking in the door.
Bonus tip:
Interview questions you should ask.
Toward the end of most interviews you may find that the interviewer will ask if you have any questions. Asking a couple of questions at this time is a great opportunity to not only receive some important information for you, it also gives the impression to the interviewer that you are attentive and interested in the job. Many managers and business owners often complain to me that many of the people they have interviewed just don't seem to be very motivated. It is wise to subtly give the impression of motivation with a couple of simple questions.
1.What does the interviewer like about the company?
2.Please describe what a typical day/week is like for this position.
3.Can I meet the person that is position reports to if I am offered the job?
4.What are the responsibilities of the position?
5.Is this position required to work overtime?
6.What did the previous employee for this position move on to do or is it a new position?
7.Please describe the management style.
8.How many people work in this department or office?
9.Is there travel expected and how much?
10.Is there a possibility of growth or advancement in the company?
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