R esearch the Company
One of the toughest questions to answer in an interview is "Why do you want to work here?" The best answer will come only if you know something about the company. Learning something about the company will add to your confidence. Your knowledge demonstrates initiative. The following information will give you the competitive edge:
- Mission statement and company values
- Products or services the company provides
- Past performance in terms of profits and sales
- Top performers and executives in the company
- Organizational structure and company locations
- Competitors
- Public perception of the company
- Industry trends
- Latest press releases
Things to know about the position:
- The job description
- The department needs
- The supervisor's name
To find a company's website using the Internet:
- Conduct a keyword search using the business name
- Use the "find a business" search
- Search the yellow pages online
- Check your public library
