Due Diligence Before Job Interview

Research your company or organization prior to a job interview or internship.

First Step

Want to impress your potential employer? Do your homework before a job interview. To get started on researching an organization, determine whether:

your organization is a for-profit company, nonprofit, or government agency
you are researching the entire organization or a local branch
you need local, state, regional, national, or international-level information

Due Diligence
Research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction (Merriam-Webster Dictionary online).

Questions to Answer

Facts about Organization

What does the organization do?
How big is it?
What is its revenue / budget?
Who are the competitors?
What industry is it in?
What is the industry outlook?

People

Who works at the company/organization?
Anyone you know?
Can you find any facts about them?

Organizational Culture

What is the organizational culture?
What is the interviewing process like?
What do employees think about their organization?