How to ace the interview process - step 5 - Interview research We all know that getting a new job can be a difficult process to go through, from searching for the ideal role to the interview, the first day of the new job, and everything in between. So, stay tuned to our series of fortunate events for tips and advice on how to ace the hiring process. Well done! YouҶe successfully applied for a job, and they liked your application and CV so much that they have invited you to come in for an interview! The thought of going in for an interview can be quite scary and daunting, especially if you havenҴ done one in a while. The worst thing youҤ want to do is attend that interview having done no prior research or preparation! Doing research about the company and role not only shows that youҲe keen and interested in the job, but it also gives you a good insight as to whether youҤ fit in with their company culture and work environment. Your research will tell you whether you want to or are qualified to work for that company. It also gives you valuable information you can reference in your cover letter or interview. Our advice on what to research: Job details ֠The worst thing you can do is go into an interview without even knowing what job youҶe applied for. It will only show the interviewer that you have no interest or ambition to get the job and will put them off from the get-go. However, this isnҴ the only reason why you need to know this information, how do you even know if the job is right for you if you havenҴ researched it? This will include duties, responsibilities, recruitment, salary, location, and job benefits. Products or services ֠You will need to understand what the company does, whether this is by making products, or selling their services, you need to know what the heart of the business is. Along with this, knowing who the clients of the business are will benefit you as it shows you understand how the business operates and who its target audience. Company History ֠Knowing a companyҳ history will give you a better understanding of its stance in the industry and what it might be doing in the future, why they have the values and mission that they do and how they act on them, and it will also act as good knowledge to drop into conversation to show off how genuinely interested you are in the company. Company structure and key players ֠Knowing how the company is structured will give you a further understanding of how they operate internally and where your place may be within that. Finding out who the key players are such as CEOs, Directors, Heads of departments, etc. will make good conversation pieces in the interview, especially if you know who will be conducting the interview. YouҬl be able to make conversation with them about their role in the company and any achievements or news that they may have posted about recently. Please keep in mind that these should be professional conversations only, you donҴ want to come across as an internet stalker. Research common interview questions ֠Create responses for them and practice those responses before you get invited to an interview. Ask a friend or professional contact to do a practice interview with you. If you are well-prepared, you will be more confident and comfortable when you go into your next interview. Industry ֠An interviewer may ask how you perceive his companyҳ position in its industry, who the firmҳ competitors are, what its competitive advantages are, and how it should best go forward. Itҳ also worth brushing up on the negatives of the industry and trying to create some ideas of resolutions for this.༯strong> Company values, mission, and culture ֠Understanding a companyҳ mission will give you insight as to why it exists, what the overall goal is, and where they want to be in the future. Usually, company values will align with the mission to ensure that all the employees are working towards the same goal. Researching and assessing if this suits your personal values is important as your core values should support the companyҳ vision and shape its culture. The culture of a company lies more on the shop floor, with the attitudes and practices of the employees. Clarifying that a company has a healthy culture is one of the most important things you should do before you join a new role, as this could be the difference between staying for 6 months or 6 years. A simple message on LinkedIn or looking on reviews Glassdoor from someone who has or does work there currently can give you this answer. Recent news, events and social media ּ/strong> Having a scroll through the companyҳ website, social media pages and any press articles about them can give you a good insight into what they are getting up to at the moment. This will act as good ammunition for conversation starters in the interview and show that you have a keen interest in the company and are staying up to date. We hope you enjoyed reading step 5 ֠Interview research Click here to read step 1ࠖ The Job Hunt Click here to read step 2 ֠The CV Click here to read step 3ࠖ The Cover Letter Click here to read step 4 ֠The Application Click here to read step 6 ֠Personal Conduct If you want us to help you find your ideal job click the button below. 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