Maximise Your Chances of Interview Success– SnipTip 2

Do Your Research!

There are so many things that could potentially scupper your chances of landing that dream job. Some of the things you have no control over but there are some things you can do to help you improve your chances of success.

If you got the interview through an agency or consultant hopefully you will have received a full brief on the job and the company. Depending on the level of the role you may need to do more research on the company – for instance if you are going for a senior role you should know who the CEO is at least and maybe the names of some of the Directors. Find out how well they are doing financially through their quarterly results (if they have to publish them), what they do, where they do it, what are their main products, brands and services. It might be useful to find out details of any recent or planned acquisitions – or even disposals - your role may be connected to those milestones. Who are their competitors? what have you read or seen in the media about any company news or promotions? Most of this information can be easily found on the internet or at Companies House.

Taking an interest into the company and how it operates may make a difference to your chances of success. Research the company. Research their market - information is power.

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