It can’t be compelled how significant company research is to any job that you apply for. If you don’t know about the company, you’ll struggle in the interview. Company research, although, is not the only kind of research. You also require researching the particular position that you’re applying for, ideally learning as much as you can about how the role fits in with the company.

Common Interview Query – What Can You Tell Me About the Position?

Employers will inquire you what you know about the position during your interview. You require making sure that you’ve an answer to this question. Below are few examples of how to answer a query about an imaginary role in the marketing department of a large company.

Bad Answer                              

“I know that you’ve an open job position in your marketing department, but I do not know the details.”

Mediocre Answer

“You’re searching for someone to work as a marketing assistant within the marketing department. Preferably someone with qualities in direct marketing and a history of Internet marketing.”

This answer is not too bad, except it seems that you’re simply reading off of the job description. You would like to use this as a chance to really show that you are ready to do the job and influence them with your knowledge. If you can’t find anything else online, this is your best answer, but otherwise you should try your best to expand.

Good Answer

“Presently you’re undergoing an aggressive viral marketing campaign. If I’m not mistaken, you’re searching for someone that has experience managing online marketing campaigns to help assist the marketing lead with video and article management…”

This answer indicates that you know your stuff, and have taken the time to learn about the company and what it offers.

Interview Tips

• Research the job and the tasks you’ll likely perform.
• Attempt to do more than read off the job description.