Job Interview Preparation

When you want to impress someone personally, you try to learn about them and prove that you care. This is no less important in a professional relationship, so here are several basic facts that you should collect before going to an interview: • Names, titles, and backgrounds of key people in the organization • Major products or services provided by the company • Volume of business (revenue and profit) • Number of employees • National and international office locations • Structure of the company • Names and strengths/weaknesses of major competitors • Companies reputation in the marketplace • Latest news about the company or news that could affect the company • Awards • Community involvement