Thinking of Getting a New Job?

If you’re thinking of getting a new job, research is your friend. The more you know about the companies you’re interested in working for, the better prepared you’ll be to actually get the type of job you’re looking for at a company that’s good to work for.

So, where do you start?

First of course, it pays to make a list of your skills, requirements, and dreams. (That’s right, don’t be afraid to list qualities you’d like to find in a dream job. You’ll got to look before you’ve got that shot at getting it…)

Once you’ve gotten those laid out, talk to the people you know to see what their experiences have been like. Ask them to check with their friends too, because the old “friend of a friend” thing can really get you pretty far. But sometimes you’ve got to go deeper than that, and research companies that you don’t already know someone at.

In those cases, if you’re in the U.S., LinkedIn can really be helpful — especially their Companies search feature. Now matter where you are, finding out more information can only benefit you. Finding a connection with someone at a company you’re interested is always a plus.

Use the information you find wisely, and you’ll present yourself during the interview in a way that shows you are prepared and a go-getter — something that’s appealing in a job candidate. (Just don’t go overboard by appearing stalker-ish.) In other words, be prepared with solid questions that relate to the company or industry, not someone who leaves the interviewers feeling uncomfortable because you’ve brought up things that could be perceived as personal information.

These days, there are so many resources out there that can be helpful with a job search that it’s a shame not to take advantage of them. Give yourself every edge, and happy job hunting!

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  • Good advice. Another thing is to practice interviewing with a family memeber or friend. It helps getting over some of the jitters.

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