Employers can tell which job candidates have done company research and which ones have not. Candidates who can offer information about the organization's mission statement, growth expectations and/or major competitors are the ones who will be most likely to find themselves receiving job offers.

Find out as much as you can about the company. At the very least, check out their web presence. The more you know about the company, the better prepared you will be and the more likely you will be to succeed during the interview. You are certain to be more confident and prospective employers will take notice.

Here are two good reasons to perform company research: One reason to find out more about the prospective employer is to determine if you want to work there. Not all positions are created equal. Another reason is to be able to respond appropriately in the interviewer when you are questioned.

Here are some things you should know. Consider each of the following questions carefully. If you are asked these questions in an interview, how well will you be able to respond?

These questions are about the company itself:

• What do you know about our organization?
• How well do you think our company is positioned for the future?
• Why do you want to work here?
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