New Grad Interview Success
Tip 2: Do Your Homework
by Chris Fogarty
There are two big complaints we hear from recruiters and hiring managers around interviewing fresh graduates. First, the interviewee (that would be you) knows nothing about the company. Second, the interviewee (you, again) doesn’t seem very clear about what he or she wants in a job/career. Don’t make these mistakes! To meet this challenge requires a three step process.
First, spend a good amount of time researching the company, their products, their target customers and the requirements for the position. Investigate what it is ‘like’ to work there, what kind of people they attract.
Second, get very, very clear on who you are, what you want from your career, and what value you have to offer.
Third, look for the matches and gaps between step one and step two. Will you fit in? Will you enjoy working there? Where do you meet their requirements and where do you not? Go into the interview with eyes wide open to the possible issues and concerns that you both may have.
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