Interviewing Tips
Research the Company
Before you walk into any interview, you should know as much as you can about both the company and the position for which you are interviewing. In today's world, the ability to launch a search for relevant information about the position, the company, the industry, and even the interviewer is often literally at your fingertips.
Sources of Information
The Company's Web Site
The company web site is often a quick and easy way to glean information regarding company history, products/services, mission statement, financial's, or even a posting of the position you are applying for. Also look for an "In the News" section that links to recent news releases. As you spot details about your prospective employer's new initiatives, product releases, etc. consider how your role will impact the success of the company mission. If there is an "About Our Team" section, see if a bio or even a picture of the person or people you will be meeting with is available.
Hoover's Online
Hoover's provides capsule descriptions, financial data and a list of competitors for thousands of large corporations.
Newslink, Refdesk, and bizjournals.com can provide you links to journalism on companies and industries.
Trade Publications or Industry Association Web Sites
This is a quick and easy way to determine who the company's competitors are as well as to read articles about what challenges or opportunities the industry is facing as a whole.
Go to the Grapevine
If you have professional contacts who are acquainted with the company or interviewer, ask them about their impressions. Perhaps you can glean information about the hiring manager's likes or dislikes, or even information regarding their interviewing style.
Google.com
The Google.com search engine can help you find the company web site if you don't know it, and can also locate articles where the company or industry are mentioned.
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