Step 1: Research Companies
Knowing your audience is the first step to writing a targeted resume and cover letter that is compelling and effective.
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FAQs – Researching Companies
A few examples when to research:
- When you are starting your job search and looking for key companies in your profession or geographic location
- During the application process, you want to be able to tailor your cover letter and resume to each place you apply
- When you have been invited to interview, you will want to be able to clearly talk about an employer’s market, competitors, culture and what skills you can bring to the company. Lastly, your research will help you formulate a few good questions for the employer in the interview when they ask, “what questions do you have for me?”
Consider looking up the company on glassdoor interview questions and reviews, check your network to look for contacts who work there now or in the past, check Jindal Connect for alumni who work there to email or message
The information to gather includes: products and services, major competitors, market outlook, key financial statistics, divisions/subsidiaries, and main/branch locations. In addition, research the mission, vision and guiding principles to use for tailoring cover letter, resumes, interview questions as well as to determine if the organization is a good fit for you.