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Page 1: Research before your next job interview

ResearchBefore My Next Interview

Page 2: Research before your next job interview

ResearchThe Company

Check company’s website.

Google the company and then click on “News”.

Check company’s social media pages (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube).

Check company’s annual report (called 10-K in US for public companies).

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ResearchThe Interviewer

Google the person I am going to talk to.

Social Media research: At the minimum check their LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube profile.

Check interviewer’s blog (if applicable).

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ResearchThe Position

If offered a role, what 3 problems will I be solving for them?

What is my unique value proposition for this role?

Why should they hire me?

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Look Closer

What problem does this company solve?

What problem does the group/team hiring me solve?

What Products, Solutions or Services does this company and my group offer?

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Research For Connections

A LinkedIn search for my target company and my target role. (To identify people whom I may consider approaching for advice)

Deliberate search (LinkedIn, Google,..) for people who could help make an introduction or even recommend. (Example – school alumni working at the same company)

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Thank You

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