Researching Employers

Preparing for a job interview requires you to do some homework. You can research the organization and industry via the organization’s web site, Internet, trade publications, business periodicals, etc. You should fee free to ask the employer for information and complete job description for the position.

You may want to note the following:

Names and job titles of key contacts
Products and/or services
Whether the organization is privately or publicly owned
Number of employees
Principal locations and subsidiaries
Types of customers
Key competitors
Sales and profit trends
Culture
Possible future ventures

Being prepared will confirm your interest in working for the organization. And, you may have better questions to ask!