Our friends over at Rock The Job have a new video up discussing the importance of researching the company before your interview. Eric, a guest on the show, recalls a job he once took without properly investigating what the company actually did. Turns out, he soon found himself working for an e-mail spam company! As the economy continues to sour, many are finding themselves more and more desperate for a new job. It's worth remembering that doing your homework before accepting any position is still just as important. Taking a job that is not the best fit may distract you from finding a job you really love.
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Alex Rudloff says: (5:44PM on Jul 10th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2.5/3
I haven't had an interview like that, but I've certainly interviewed people for positions who clearly didn't do their homework before hand.
As an interviewer, it can be some what of a pet peeve. You end up doing a lot of talking trying to explain the company or the product instead of actually getting a feel for each other.
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Robert Dempsey says: (5:43PM on Jul 10th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
Hey Alex,
Thanks for the mention of Rock the Job. We encourage your readers to stay tuned each week for personal branding and social media (as it relates to getting a job) each week. Keep up the awesome work with emurse!
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Kathryn says: (6:29PM on Jul 10th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
the guy on the right looks like vinny from doogie howser.
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Nick Pettit says: (7:26PM on Jul 10th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
Thanks! :D
Nick Pettit says: (7:32PM on Jul 10th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
Hey Alex,
Thanks for mentioning Rock the Job! We release a new episode every Monday, but we also share helpful links throughout the week on our Twitter account (@rockthejob) and on our Facebook Fan Page (http://facebook.com/rockthejob).
Rock it! :)
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