Job Seekers' Round Table: 3 sneaky ways to research a company

The Job Seekers' Round Table is held every Friday from 1-2:30pm at Shoreline Community College, Room 5116 (Computer lab). Maps

Anyone in the job search is welcome, including community members.

This Friday, February 13, Ron Carnell, Plus 50 Coordinator and Roundtable Host will discuss 3 SNEAKY WAYS TO RESEARCH A COMPANY.

One of the most dreaded questions in a job interview is: 

“So, what is it about us that drew you to our company?” 

And we all know at least a couple of things to definitely not offer up when this question arises, such as: “I saw that you were hiring and I really need the job.” 

Or “You offer great benefits.”

Employers want to know the background and reasons for your  passion. They want to know how much you know about the company, possibly even some things about the good works of their higher office holders within the company. But it can’t come off as canned, or sounding like you memorized something off the Internet. The more genuine your homework about the company sounds to the interviewers, the better they’ll see you as a fit for their company.

Please join us this Friday for “3 Sneaky Ways to Research a Company.” We’ll go over the usual, not-so-sneaky steps too, along with taking a look at Glass Door and Indeed. And of course share other job search tips and networking advice over the usual delicious coffee and snacks.

Meetings are free, Coffee and Cookies provided. There is free parking just off campus on Innis Arden Way. For now, on campus parking is metered.