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of the key aspects of creating a good impression with a recruiter,
an interviewer, or a network contact is your knowledge of his/her
company and even the contact as an individual. Researching before
you go means that you will be well prepared to understand the company’s
issues and atmosphere, engage in a more meaningful dialogue, and
demonstrate your level of interest to the interviewer.
This
series of articles will cover how to research companies and executives
to obtain the information that will help you wow your interviewer
with your knowledge. Since researching covers a lot of ground, the
topic will be broken down into a series of articles covering:
The
knowledge gained from research will provide a solid foundation for
each networking meeting or interview, demonstrating your level of
interest and allowing you more time to explore key issues.
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Job-Hunt's Research Pro: Parmelee Eastman is president of
EastSight Consulting
which helps provide more effective utilization of external information
in internal decision-making processes. EastSight Consulting clients
range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Prior to founding
EastSight, Parmelee was the vice president of the global technology
and communications practice at Fuld & Company and employed for
16 years at Digital Equipment Corporation. Parmelee holds a B.A.
from Wellesley College and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School.
She can be reached at peastman@eastsightconsulting.com.
These articles
are from October and November (2004) issues Job-Hunt's free twice-a-month
e-mailed newsletter, the Online
Job Search Guide. After the articles are published in the newsletter,
they will be made available here.
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