Part II:The Three R's of Interview Preparation—Research, Rehearse, Repeat
More than Just a Visit to the Company Web Site
Sure, the Internet has done wonders in giving us access to information that can help us achieve our goals. To be sure, I’ll even list some of the very best Internet resources that you will find invaluable not just in gaining more information about specific companies, but entire industries. But, before we go any further, you must first realize that the most crucial step in researching a prospective employer is taken not in front of your computer, but behind the wheel of your car.
How many of us have been in a situation where we were expected to be at a certain place at a certain time, and have found ourselves completely lost, or at least delayed because of a lack of a familiarity with where we were going?
Friend, if you are scheduled to interview at place with which you are unfamiliar, then your first step is to get in your car and get over there! Take a nice evening drive, or any time of day, and have a solid bearing on where you need to be, and how to get there—
exactly. If it is in a downtown area with limited parking, decide on at least two or three options for where you will park.
If your interview is far away, there are still ways to avoid being delayed (and possibly screwing yourself out of the opportunity of a lifetime) simply because you missed a sign. If it is still a road trip for you, contact the company receptionist and simply explain to her that you will be visiting their offices in the near future and you would like to have as specific directions as possible. Many companies even have this information prepared in advance, which they can fax or email to you in PDF format.
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