How to Answer: What do you know about our company?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Electrical Inspector job interview.
17. What do you know about our company?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Before applying for a job, you should research the company to find out all you can to determine if it is a company you wish to work for. The interviewer wants to see that you have done your research, which shows that you are enthusiastic and eager to learn as much as you can about their company. Read online customer reviews, look at their website, visit the company, talk to employees, and review social media posts. When responding, use some unique facts about the company that you would only know if you heavily researched the organization.
Written by Krista Wenz on December 26th, 2021
What to Avoid
Avoid telling the interviewer that you do not know much about the company. If you respond this way, it will be evident that you did not do your homework and shows you lack interest. The interviewer wants to hire someone who is prepared for the interview and interested in the company.
Written by Krista Wenz on December 26th, 2021
Answer Example
"I know that your company has been in business for over 70 years and is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. Your company delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power the nation and has received seven Nobel Prizes for winning discoveries. Your company has above-average employee happiness and retention and is one of the top employers in the country. What I found most interesting when researching your company is that you are the pioneers of deploying clean energy technologies while leveraging the largest portfolio of renewable resources in the nation."
Written by Krista Wenz on December 26th, 2021