Know The Company

The more information you have about a prospective employer, the better prepared you will be during the Interview. Knowing about the organization's products, trends, and employment requirements are vital to your interview preparation.

 
Company/Organization Information - General Knowledge

• Name of company
• Age of company
• Products or services of company
• Growth history of company
• Anticipated growth of company Where do they rank in the industry in size and sales?
• Current problems of company Chief Competitors)
• Location and number of plants, offices, and stores of company
• Parent company
• Subsidiaries
• Major activity of company
• How many employees do they have? 
• What are their sales figures from last year?  Projections for this year?
• Description of position for which I am applying
• Major duties of the position
• Geographical location of position
• Minimum requirements for the position
• Deadline for application and starting date of position
• Salary range
• Recent items in the news

Additionally, how do you match up with the company based on this research

• My related experience
• My indirectly related experience
• My community or school activities as they relate to the position

Career & Counseling Services' web site has more information to assist you with in researching companies.  Click here to go to the site.

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