Using Google as a tool for research of Companies and Employers.
Using Google as a tool for research.
- Research any company that contacts you regarding an interview. Why? So you will be prepared and ready when you meet them for your interview. You must be informed about the company, many companies today share much of there information on their websites, you can find out if they are a formal company or more informal, lifestyle, values are some of the information you can glean from checking out their site.
- Google your former employers, co-workers etc. so you can link with them for your Network. LinkedIn lets you send a email directly instead of sending it from your own email. You can ask them for a recommendation as well. You can also ask them if there are any positions available within the firm.
- Google your self to see how high you come on the page. The higher you are on the page, the easier it is for someone else to find you. (just a reminder if it is a Facebook or MYspace entry you want to correct this as soon as possible) Have their been any press releases with your name included? Even if it’s not business related it’s okay. You may find yourself more than once, this is good. Usually the average person has about 3 entries. The more entries the better. (but most of us aren’t Paris Hilton or Brittney Spears so we won’t have 1000’s)
Well today was a research day, I spent the day researching several things.
Today I spent the afternoon researching and reading, about the company where I have my interview. To become familiar with their products and services. As well as the type of firm they are, looked up their competitors and their press releases. I plan to be prepared for my interview, I will be interviewing them as well, is this a company I want to work for? (More about this next week when I cover resumes and interviewing.)
I also found one of my former Directors today using Google, she is now a Vice President for a large IT firm. I sent her an email requesting she link in, I also asked her to submit a recommendation as well. I asked if there were any opportunities she knew about that might suit my skills. In addition I also sent my resume so she could see how my skills have improved since we worked together. If she thought there was a position, she would be able to forward it on my behalf. (Networking at it’s best)
Well I think this is enough to ponder for now.
Have a great weekend
Trish
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