4 Killer Ways To Use Research In Job Search -

4 Killer Ways To Use Research In Job Search -By Phil RosenbergAn important part of resume customization and interview preparation is research. How can you research more effectively?Most candidates dont spend much time with research until interview preparation. While research is an important way to stand out in interviews, research is even more effective in preparing to send a resume because so few candidates do much research at this stage, the ones that do can stand head and shoulders above the rest.What font Of Information Should Candidates Research?Many candidates research a public companys annual report, looking for sales and profit figures, understanding what industry they are in, who the officers are, and the major events of the past year. They research historically. But few of these facts will help much in making your resume standout, or impressing an interviewer.How can you make the most of your research time? Research prospectively to gain insight on whats happening now an d what is expected within the company.Think of research as finding information that falls into three categories1) Company Goals Challenges2) Questions3) CultureThe person with the most and best information often wins. Most candidates stop with the easy public research (at the end of the list below). Few candidates dig deeper to find information that their competitors dont have. Your best source of information is people within your target company. Insiders have the juicy details, non-public information, and gossip that can be of huge value to understand the companys goals/problems, develop questions, and understand the culture.Learn how to research a potential employer more effectively and find some less apparent research sources http//recareered.blogspot.com/2010/07/4-killer-ways-to-use-research.htmlSource http//recareered.blogspot.com Article courtesy of the http//www.recruitingblogswap.com Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leadi ng site for http//collegerecruiter.com/ college students looking for internships and http//collegerecruiter.com/ recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.