Before an interview, you need to be aware of the company you intend to work with. This means that you will have to make a background study to gain the relevant info that will help you out on the day of the interview. Interviews vary depending on the panel that you get, sometimes smooth and sometimes strict. You should always be prepared for both scenarios and researching your target company is one way to do so.
In this case, you need to be a positive spy by going the extra mile to check what happens in the company where you intend to get a placement. One easy way to do this is to ‘stalk’ them through social media sites and websites to see what their culture is and mode of operation. This way you will know what is expected of you during the interview. You can also get to see how the employees in the company relate to each other and how they carry out themselves through the websites and social media spaces. For instance, you can learn the expected mode of dressing through Instagram pictures.
Nothing pleases like sweet praise, especially if it is all true. The interviewing panel probably knows all too well about the company’s achievements and strengths but don’t expect you to know that also. Surprising them that you are aware of what they are made of can build your score towards landing a job by a great extent. This needs you to learn about the strengths and achievements before the interview so that you know exactly what to say on the D-day. Apart from that, also learn about the basics of the interview so that you end up killing two birds with one stone.
Sometimes knowing the most recent information about a company can work a miracle in terms of putting you ahead of the competition. This can include changes in policy, shifts in mode of operation and remuneration among other factors. So, as much as learning about a company’s past is essential, the current information is equally critical. Sometimes you may even learn this through the trending blogs which may have an excerpt of what is entailed in the company’s latest news and developments. This will also show the interviewer that you have some interest in the company.
If you use the tips above, the chances are that you will be ahead of the rest in the interview thus earning you a spot on the prospective employees.
