Company Research before

Interviewing or Networking
 Business Source Complete
• NC State libraries website Database
– http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/guides/business
• Provides Marketline report for many
organizations – useful company data
• SWOT
– What are the company’s Strengths?
– What are the company’s Weaknesses?
– What are the company’s Opportunities?
– What are the company’s Threats?
 LinkedIn
• Company page
• Who works there, what they do, alumni?
• Are you connected to them? 2nd degree?
 Google News
• What in the news about the company?
• What good questions can you ask based on
the news?
• What news should you avoid asking about?
 Company website
• Investor Relations Page
– Annual Report
– Letter to Shareholders
• Company’s Annual Revenue?
• Does this page contain any insights on the
company’s Business strategy?