How to Research a Company Before an Interview
These tips from themuse.com can help you learn about the organization before you go for an interview. Remember, you're interviewing them, too!
- Know the company's strengths - What is their mission? What are their values? Check their website for an About Us section.
- Find their financial data - Use ReferenceUSA (library database) to locate a company's earnings and financial data, including business expenditures and sales earnings.
- Consider community relationships - Look at their social media accounts. Can you find reviews of their company? Are they active in their community?
- Learn about company culture - Find employee reviews of a company on Glassdoor.com (after registering for a free account).
- Be familiar with the industry - What's trending in the field? Who are their competitors?