Urban and Regional Planners Mock Interview
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Question 14 of 30
What do you know about our company?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewer wants to make sure you know who they are, and that you did some research before applying and interviewing. They don't want someone who's applying to several positions without even looking, or caring about the role. Additionally, employers want to hire someone who will be motivated and work hard in their job, and they figure if you have thought about your job search and have specific reasons for applying, then you're more likely to really stay in the job and contribute to their organization.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I've done a lot of research on your company because I want to ensure that it is the right fit for me as well. What stands out to me most is that, as such a well-established company, you are still developing new and creative ways to stand out from your competitors. Your reputation is impeccable and I really enjoy the projects that you do. They are unique and very well done."
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It's very important that you do research on the company history, mission, key leaders, and its past/current projects. Be prepared to name specific facts about their company and key projects. If you know absolutely nothing, it will greatly hurt your chances of getting the job. In addition, review their social media profiles to try to learn more about the company. You might find some unique information about recent developments, and mentioning this can help you stand out from other job seekers when you answer what you know about the company.
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This is a great start, but I suggest you do some additional research to learn more about the company's mission and values so you can reflect that in your response. Many companies really want to see that you've done your research and can easily distinguish them from competitors!
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