Do Your Research Before an Interview
Just like when students in school have to do research for a paper or a project, entry level job seekers should do research on the company they would like to work for before an interview. It doesn't matter how confident you are, a little knowledge and understanding of an organization can't hurt. The more prepared you are, the better the chance you will have a successful interview.
Here are some tips I ran across online:
1. Visit the company's web site to get a description, purpose statement, and details about the company and its mission.
2. Consult the Thomas Register of American Manufacturers (which can help you find links to any available company web pages) or other sources at your local library.
3. Make a list of items you want to know about such as benefits, history, advancement opportunities, community involvement, etc.
4. Call the human resources department of the company you'll be interviewing with and ask for helpful information sources like company brochures, new employee packets, etc.
5. Consult publications such as Forbes, Fortune, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, and others for unbiased information on different companies.
I hope these tips can help prepare you for a successful interview.
Source: http://www.job.com
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