When at first you don't succeed, ask, ask around
When preparing for a job interview, people often overlook the basic but necessary step of researching their position and prospective employer. This is unfortunate, because countless job seekers are shot down due to their lack of knowledge or preparedness regarding things that, for the most part, are a five-minute Google search away. Oh well - their loss is your gain. Run a search for your employer and the position you've applied for and get to know the lay of the land. If what you find leads you to more specific questions, try contacting the company, its HR staff, or even current employees for the information you need. Nine times out of ten, they'll be more than happy to help out - and remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question, so ask away. Use these resources to their full potential, and you'll have that job in no time!Labels: job interview, job search, research
Posted by Brian on 12/25/2008 06:02:00 PM
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I would definitely recommend seeking advice from current employees for any job you apply for. When I first tried it, I was worried that they wouldn't be very helpful in fear of them giving me an edge and becoming a future competitor in the workplace. But after realizing that every company is constantly looking for other hardworking people, the current employees didn't seem so scary. They offered me invaluable advice about dress code and pay raises, staff meetings and company policies. These tips all made me sound like a genius at my second interview, thus landing me a job that I was happy to hold for over two years. And because I made those connections BEFORE getting the job, my first day was that much easier when I already had people to talk to :)
Doing your research is necessary and very helpful when trying to get an edge on the competition. No stone should go unturned. The information that you learn from your Google search can make it easy for you to portray confidence and interest in your potential employment opportunities.