Research Prospective

Employer
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Understanding company culture is key to job success.

By doing research before you accept a job,

You will be a more educated employee
with a reduced learning curve,
saving your self from aggression and disappointment
associated with job dissatisfaction.

Means it is worthwhile investing your time in it.

It pays off! Research Prospective Employer

A) Competitive Edge:
If you are prepared to discuss products & industry facts with employers, you
will show a sincere effort towards the organization and marketplace.

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It pays off!
B) Better Career option:
Having current knowledge about employer and industry and target jobs,
allows you to make informed career choices.

C) Improved Marketability :
It helps your to discover the specific qualification, which matches with the
employer needs and goals.

D) Compensation against lack of experience:

Industry knowledge helps you compensate for lack of actual or extensive job
experience.

E) Increase confidence:
Being well informed helps you feel more confident and competent.
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WHAT you should know?

Information about the occupational field:

Current & predicted trends , general requirements, growth outlook and
salary range.

Information about perspective employer:

Organizational status, culture, management philosophy
Its competitors and customers/focused market.

Information about specific jobs:

Job description, educational and experience requirements, working
conditions.
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Sources to use:

1. People
 Employees of your target employer
 Target employer office
 Customers/Clients
 Competitors
 Related instructors, Professors and counselors
 Recognized people in the field

2. Libraries
3. Career/job fair
4. Professional or trade association
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Lexis :
recuperate it

Research about the

interviewer: