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  1. 1. Research The Employer Before A Job Interview
  2. 2. Doing some research on an organisation before an interview will allow you to assess whether they are a good fit for you, ask relevant questions during the interview and articulate why you are the best candidate for the role.
  3. 3. Below is a list of some areas/questions you should research before attending your interview:
  4. 4. Start by visiting and reading material from the employers website and LinkedIn profile. Research news, future developments and projects to decide on questions to ask during the interview.
  5. 5. How large is the company?
  6. 6. How many employees do they have in the UK/Worldwide?
  7. 7. Are they currently expanding?
  8. 8. Will they be able to afford a competitive salary package?
  9. 9. What is the market rate for similar roles in that location? If the role is based in a large city does the salary package reflect this?
  10. 10. Excluding the salary package, will working for this employer be beneficial to your career in the short and/or long-term? Such as career advancement opportunities? Further training and/or education?
  11. 11. Visit the websites of competitors to get information about news, developments in the companys sector and industry.
  12. 12. Note down the mission, vision and qualities that the company values.
  13. 13. Take your research with you to the interview to show the interviewer that you have done your homework and that you are the best candidate for this job. Good luck! FindMyDreamJob.co.uk