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Finding a Job
Researching the Employer
One of the most important elements in the job search process is learning as
much as you can about the employer. Here are some of the questions about
employers you will want to answer for yourself:
- What are their products and services?
- What is their financial standing?
- How many offices and employees do they have?
- What are their training programs?
- What is the growth potential of the industry/organization?
- What is the organizational structure?
- Is the employer a parent organization, subsidiary, division, or
branch?
You must also know as much as possible about the job for which you are
applying. It is up to you to do your homework well in advance of your interview.
We recommend that you use many sources for your research instead of relying upon
just one. The CDO finds every year that the well-informed applicants tend to be
the ones who receive multiple job offers. The CDO and the other career centers
have literature for many organizations, including those that interview on
campus. On-campus recruiters will expect you to read, before you interview, all
of the literature they send to the career centers. Some employers will send a
great deal of information and others will send very little.
What are some resources for researching employers?
- Many employers now post their information on the world wide web so you
can access this at any time.
- Honnold Library has many printed resources and computer-based programs
on hundreds of organizations. Check with the reference desk for
information.
- Contact the organization directly and request information.
- Contact alumni currently or previously employed by the organization.
Use the
alumni database or talk with a counselor for assistance.
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