10.04.2007

RESEARCH THE COMPANY

The very best thing you can do to prepare for an interview with a company is to learn as much as you can about the company before you go to the interview.

By understanding the company , it shows that you’re prepared well, you already knows about the company business, about your job descriptions, and this will shows that you’re
ready to start working, and no need a long time for interviewer to explain to you about the company.

There’s several ways to research and earn about the company ;
Check companies web site. Check on line for information about the company. Some points in company web site are very important for you to know. Such as ;
-bussiness overview / company history
-shareholders
-product / services
-primary issues within the company
-etc

Call the company and explain to them that you are applying to their company for a job . Ask them to send you information describing the company. It also helps you to ask the company about their address , and how the easiest way to get through.

Find anyone you know , who works at the company. Ask them to give you information describing the company.

DON’T BE LATE , DON’T ARRIVE ON TIME – ARRIVE EARLY !

Joinning your job interview, you have to make good impression. Try your best to arrive few minutes earlier. Don’t be late, don’t arrive on time, but please arrive earlier.

I might say arrive in around 10 – 15 minutes before interview time is a fair & ideal time for you to have a good impression. Too much more than 15 minutes , may makes you feel boring and looks tired because you have to wait too long.

You have to consider , many companies require job seekers to fill application form. So, before interview process held, there is some paper work to fill out. You have to fill those form completely and it will show your professionalism and ability to follow rules. It means you need time to do this paper work. And I say 10 – 15 minutes usually is enough time to do the job.

So, going to your job interview, DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO BE EARLIER !! Remember it might be extra time needed for unexpected emergencies during on your way such as traffic jam etc.