Knowing how to research a company can help you get a job.

Talking to people who work for your prospective employer is a great way to research the company.

When speaking to people who already work for your prospective employer, you should interview as many people as possible.

When discussing what you know about the company with your prospective employer, it is always best to reveal all that you know. This will really impress your boss.

Social media (such as Facebook or LinkedIn) should be avoided when researching a company.

When reviewing your prospective employer's profile on LinkedIn, always make sure your account is set so that they will not know you were checking it out.

Mentioning the company's activities in the community is a good idea, even though it may not be directly tied to business they are involved in.

There may be some information you uncover that should not be mentioned during an interview.

Researching a company's competitors and its industry is not that important.

Researching a company may take several days or even weeks. Don't attempt it for interviews that come up at the last minute.