You are reading the Original Version (CLB5+) Read Simple Version (CLB3-4) Researching about the company that you are interested in prior to an interview is a must. Doing this will help you answer interview questions better, formulate thoughtful questions, and make you stand out from the rest of the applicants. Making the effort to learn about the company and the industry shows that you have initiative and drive. It also shows that you are genuinely enthusiastic about joining the company. It will surely impress your interviewer. Go to the company’s website and look for the “About Us” section. Take note of the most important facts or messages you picked up from your research and relate it to your own values or experiences. Having knowledge about the industry will help you understand your company’s prospects. Aside from helping you gauge if there’s a good future for you in this field or not, it can also help you pinpoint possible issues for the company. Sharing your insights during the interview (backed up by your research) can lead to an intelligent discussion that will surely impress your interviewer. Other websites for information: Make notes and organize your information so that important points will be easy to remember. Some suggest making a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats analysis to categorize the information about the company. If you want to go the extra mile, prepare answers to expected interview questions. Make sure to incorporate your research data. Don’t forget to practice your responses. Please login to tell us what you think.Skip to:
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Sources: 7 things to research before any interview, Heather Huhman, Glassdoor; The ultimate guide to researching a company pre-interview, Lily Zhang, the Muse; How to conduct company research for your job search, Job Hunt Solutions (Youtube). All accessed on April 20, 2017.We'd love to hear from you!