Do your research
No doubt your mind is swimming, but there’s no time to waste. If you’ve landed an interview, you’ve got some idea what your potential new employer is all about, but now it’s time to hone your knowledge.
We’re living in the information age, so there’s no excuse for ignorance. Get online and find out all you can about the company in question, using every research tool at your disposal – from Wikipedia, the company’s website, their LinkedIn and other social profiles, and any articles or blogs released from subject matter expert employees. The more insight you can get into your potential employer’s business objectives, the more you can tailor your interview plan and align your skills and attributes with those of the company.
Doing your research will also help you determine how to present yourself on interview day. Should you wear a suit and tie, or is it a more relaxed workplace? (Giving your social media presences a bit of a once-over at this stage is probably a good idea…)
No doubt your mind is swimming, but there’s no time to waste. If you’ve landed an interview, you’ve got some idea what your potential new employer is all about, but now it’s time to hone your knowledge.
We’re living in the information age, so there’s no excuse for ignorance. Get online and find out all you can about the company in question, using every research tool at your disposal – from Wikipedia, the company’s website, their LinkedIn and other social profiles, and any articles or blogs released from subject matter expert employees. The more insight you can get into your potential employer’s business objectives, the more you can tailor your interview plan and align your skills and attributes with those of the company.
Doing your research will also help you determine how to present yourself on interview day. Should you wear a suit and tie, or is it a more relaxed workplace? (Giving your social media presences a bit of a once-over at this stage is probably a good idea…)