Research should include

• information needed before applying for a position

• skills the employer values
• products and services the employer provides
• minimum and preferred qualifications for the role
• the organization’s hiring needs and workforce trends
• how your knowledge, skills, and abilities align with the employers’ expectations
• knowledge of recent company news and industry competition to show informed awareness during interviews.

• information needed before interviewing for a position
• the employer’s mission, history, news, culture
• information regarding potential interviewers, if possible
• anticipated questions from the interviewer.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are ways to research a potential employer?
• What are some of the most common questions employers ask interviewees?
• Why should one practice the interview process prior to the actual interview?