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Once you?ve landed that all-important job interview, your next move is to gather as much information about the company as possible. To do that you?ll need to scout around. Remember the scouting motto ? be prepared!

Every job candidate should know what the prospective employer?s product is, if the company had a good year and if the corporation is global or local.

?Having more than a casual understanding of the company shows a commitment to the company and provides insight into how you?ll work if hired,? says Bill Coleman, senior vice president of compensation at Salary.com in Wellesley, Mass. ?Nothing turns off an employer more than interviewing someone who doesn?t have a basic understanding of their business, products or industry.?

Coleman explains that by understanding the core values of the company, job seekers can make a point of highlighting their own personal goals that support those same values.

?Research the company in professional journals, newspapers, associations, on the Internet and research the company product,? said Kenneth Goldberg, assistant professor for public administration at National University in San Diego, CA. ?Find out how the industry is doing and who their major competitors are.?

To be competitive in the job market, accurate and timely information is essential. You can gather a tremendous amount of business intelligence on the Internet. Here are some Web resources:

• www.hoovers.com for public and private businesses.
• www.business.com for news and research on 10,000 public and 44,000 private companies.
• The career center at your alma mater and the alumni association.

Five to 10 hours of good research should be enough to be prepared with a solid understanding of the company, suggests Coleman.

Leonard P. Morrison, director of the MBA Center for Career Development at F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College, near Boston, says research will allow the job seeker to develop a holistic understanding of the organization.

This understanding can be tested by a single interview prep question that every candidate should be prepared to address: ?For the next 20 minutes talk to me about our firm, our industry, the job for which you are applying and why you are the best candidate for the position.? Morrison says if you can answer that question, you?re ready to take on the job interview.

Time spent gathering information before the interview can take some of the apprehension and anxiety out of the process.

Now, take a deep breath and show your future employer you?ve done your homework.

As a freelance journalist since 1997, I write for national consumer and trade magazines, websites, and custom publishers. I also write two blogs, one called Living Green, Living Well and the other on interior design called Design Eye. My writing specialties include the environment, canine health, design, construction and technology, careers and health. When not writing, I'm busy being an incurable tree-hugger and avid dog lover with two badly behaved chocolate Labradors.

Source: http://career-news.allhealthcarejobs.com/2012/10/17/do-your-homework-before-the-interview/

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