Are you interviewing at a new company soon? To ensure a successful interview, researching the company should be part of your interview preparation. By taking time to understand the company culture, mission, vision, and values through its website, LinkedIn page, and current employees and recruiters, you can tailor your resume and interview responses to align with the company's mission and values. This not only helps to create a good impression but also allows you to prepare to ask relevant questions during the interview. Read on to find out what Enterprise Mobility Talent Acquisition professionals from Florida, Ontario, and Georgia have to say about researching a company before an interview.
"Three things candidates can do to research a company before interview are as follows:
1. Visit the company's website.
2. Scroll through the company's LinkedIn page.
3. Reach out to current employees and/or recruiters that work at the company.
By doing these three things, you can better understand the company culture which will prepare you to ask great questions during the interview with the hiring manager. You can cater your answers during the interview to better align your skills and competencies to what they're looking for in the role you have applied to. Overall, as much research as you can do will, without a doubt, help to prepare you to really crush the interview."
-Justin, Talent Acquisition Manager
"Before an interview, a candidate should thoroughly research the company by exploring its website, reviewing its mission statement, product and services, recent news and company culture. Additionally, they can check out employee reviews on platforms like Glassdoor and LinkedIn. This research helps the candidate to understand the company values, goals and challenges allowing them to tailor their responses to align with the company's culture and the needs during the interview."
-Charan, Talent Acquisition Specialist
"As a candidate, and when it comes to preparing for an interview, there are a couple of things you need to consider. One of those things would be making sure that you do proper research on the company. It's best to use the company's website and any social media handles. This puts you in a position where you can make sure that the company values and what they stand for align with your values and puts you in a position to ask the right questions while interviewing."
-Neci, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Gain valuable insights into a company's culture, values, and philosophy by doing your research. This knowledge can help you tailor your resume and interview responses, ask the right questions, and make a great first impression on the hiring manager. The more time and effort you invest in researching the company before your interview, the better your understanding of the organization and its values. This can translate into success in the interview process, boosting your confidence level and enhancing your chances of securing the job.
Read on to gain additional insight on how to research companies online.
Company Career Website
One of the best tools available for finding out more about a company is its career website. You'll be able to learn about the company's mission, strengths, and values, as well as learn more about opportunities that interest you. Additionally, you'll likely find stories from current or past employees that will give you a better sense of the company's culture and team dynamics. With so much information available online, it's a great place to start when exploring potential career opportunities.
Social Media
An organization's social media channels can provide great content about its culture and upcoming events allowing you to participate in real time.
- Information about the company's products, services, and upcoming releases.
- Posts highlighting the company culture, such as employee spotlights, team-building activities, or charitable efforts.
- Job openings advertisements and recruitment activities.
- Relevant industry news and articles sharing insights and best practices.
- Announcements regarding upcoming events, conferences, and webinars.
- Greeting messages to followers and clients, or messages congratulating employees on their accomplishments.
These types of posts give a glimpse into the company's values, culture, and ambitions and can provide excellent talking points for an interview.
Job Boards and Review Sites
Job boards and review sites provide valuable insights from current and past employees regarding culture, work environment, salaries, and benefits. By reviewing the feedback and comments on these platforms, you can get a better understanding of what it's really like to work at the company. These perspectives can better inform whether an organization or role is best suited to you.
If you're ready to take on new challenges, grow professionally, and join a supportive and dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you. Do your research and apply to Enterprise Mobility!