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Due Diligence Before Job Interview
Research your company or organization prior to a job interview or internship.
Head of Research Engagement and Scholarly Communication
First Step
Do you want to impress 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 (public or private), 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 DiligenceResearch 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/company 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?