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Researching the opportunity

Researching the opportunity

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Researching the opportunity

- You know where the coffee pot is, where to park and how to get on the company internet but don't assume you know everything about the new job you're applying for or the team you'll be interviewing with. Researching any new opportunity is critical. You can uncover options you didn't know exist and you can identify landmines to avoid. You'll be learning what it takes to be a successful interviewee and how to get yourself eliminated. Research empowers you to confidently move through the interview process with clarity, focus and determination knowing you can connect all the dots for the open job. Your research should include talking to several people and asking many questions. Pretend you're a detective and as you conduct your research, remind yourself that if you ask the right questions and then let people talk, they'll often reveal more than they intended giving you great insight and knowledge. Some of the people you'll want to talk to include the hiring manager 'cause the hiring…

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