Researching any company can seem daunting. When the art form of resarching is examined we realize it's about both method, action & tools. No person can research anything with only one form of research.

You'll want to use the internet for the company research. That one tool can find you many avenues, areas and niche links to information about the company. First find the company website, read it three times and take notes. Second, find blogs, forums and news article about the company. See what people say about them from the outside.

If you're serious research you'll use the phone. If you find companies that worked with your prospective employer call and ask about their experience. Then find competitors to your company & see how they compete and who has the advantage. See what differences competitor companies present to the company your researching.

Using these tools & techniques you'll be able to find departments you're interested in, people to contact and general information about the company. This information will serve you well for the future and will give you an edge on any other interviewee.

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written by Karen F., June 09, 2010

Taking the extra time to learn a little bit more about the company that will interview you helps you in tremendous ways. The decision to move forward with them is just as much your decision as it is theirs, so you would want to know that you are making the right choice. Get all the facts straight, weigh in the good and bad comments about them. In the end, all parties win...because they will wind up with a good person for the job (you) and you will wind up with a partner in your success (them).


Karen, The Resume Chick (on Google or Twitter for questions, comments or violent reactions)

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