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Thoroughly researching the organization can help you:  \n• Articulate why you have an interest in working for that organization.  \n• Quantify your experience with success statements identifying what you accomplished, the tools and processes you used, and your results.  \n• Describe in more relevant detail how you could work within that environment.  \n• Explain how your skills can help fill a need or solve a problem.  \n• Understand how your personality will “fit” in the environment and how your career goals align with the company’s goals.  \n\n| Employer Research Checklist\u003Cbr>As you research the employer, pay particular attention to the following: |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Basic Facts\u003Cbr>• Age/size of organization\u003Cbr>• Complete products & services\u003Cbr>• Geographical locations of divisions/subsidiaries | Employer History/Image\u003Cbr>• Corporate culture\u003Cbr>• Industry outlook\u003Cbr>• CEO’s background\u003Cbr>• Local and national reputation\u003Cbr>• Competitors\u003Cbr>• Awards (if relevant) and other recognitions | Financial Information\u003Cbr>• Stock prices (if relevant)\u003Cbr>• Sales, assets, earnings, growth potential\u003Cbr>• Mergers/acquisitions |\n\nAdvice From Employers Interviewing at Career Services  \nSo much information is available on-line. Reviewing our website before the interview would be advantageous. ~ Canyons School District  \nBuild on/use all life experiences, not just academic ones. ~ Cook Martin Poulson  \nShow enthusiasm. Be excited. Show us you want to work for us. ~IM Flash Technologies  \nThe group project work provides the best examples for interview questions. The more difficult the team project, the more challenges they overcome. ~NAVAIR Weapons Division  \nCome prepared with questions. ~ Select Portfolio Servicing  \nTo succeed in interviews, you must sell a very important product – yourself – to an organization. Expect the interviewer to discuss your specific qualifications as they relate to the job opening. Be ready with examples of your skills/successes as they match the job. 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