If you have applied for a job with them you will hopefully know something about them…. Well, maybe not.
Due to economic pressures job seekers are more likely to apply for ‘any job’ without really knowing too much about the company. Although strictly speaking there is nothing wrong with this approach, it does carry some risk:
- Firstly during the interview. The question “…what do you know about our company?” is pretty common during an interview and you should be prepared to answer it; and answer it well.
- Secondly, if you are offered a job you may find that the company culture, ethos, or working environment does not match your personal views/requirements.
First stop – Google!
Check out the company website.
Have a look at any recent news stories/press releases
Blogs – what do employees or customers say about the company
Do you research.
- Who are they?
Find out some background information about the organisation. Make sure that you know about their products, services, systems/applications, management/ownership structure. What you don’t know – ask during the interview. - Questions please?
"No, I think we’ve covered everything” is not something that an interviewer want to hear when they ask if you have any questions. Make sure that you have some questions prepared, and make sure that they are relevant – it always helps if you are actually interested in the answer.
Try not to ask the same old cliché questions like “is there parking?”, “what is your policy on training?”…..
Think about things that you really want to know about your potential employer and do not be afraid to put the interviews on the spot and make them think.
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