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Company Research. How to prepare for an interview/contact Fernando Araujo. Preparation is the Key. “Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity” Henry Hartman “ If your're not practicing, somebody else is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job .” Brooks Robinson.
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Company Research How to prepare for an interview/contact Fernando Araujo
Preparation is the Key • “Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity” Henry Hartman • “If your're not practicing, somebody else is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job.” Brooks Robinson
SWOT Analysis Department • Data monitor report • Spotlight report - EBSCO - Business Library • Divisions inside a company and departments - Website - Alumini Industry Products • Industry report by Datamonitor • Wall Street articles - Business Library • Specific products in the area you are interested
Values Career • Values, principles and mission statement - Website - Alumni • Learn career prospects - Website - Alumni Functional Positions • Check detail about functional full time positions - Website
10K Report Stock History • Have a understanding of the stocks prices in the past years - Yahoo Money etc • Complete financial information • Current strategy implemented • Current issues with strategy • Acquisitions • Other info - Google - Investors page
Alumni Projects • Contact alumni • Connect with alumni - Alumni database • Recent major initiatives/projects in his area • Challenges that they and/or department is facing (Learn the company’s vocabulary) Interviewers profiles • If possible to find out about likely interviewers, their values, profile and projects they are leading (to adapt your STARs)
Questions? “Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity” Henry Hartman “If your're not practicing, somebody else is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job.” Brooks Robinson
Company Research How to prepare for an interview/contact Fernando Araujo