Researching an employer beforehand allows you to learn valuable information about their business, their clients and the industry in general. The knowledge you gain will, in turn increase your comfort level and confidence during the interview stage.

Below are some questions you may find helpful when carrying out your own research.

Name of the company?
When were they established?
Where are they based?
What is their mission, vision and values? How do you relate to these?
How many branches do they have?
What service do they provide?
Who is their CEO/Directors?
How has Covid affected them?
Office based/ remote?
Salary?
Travel?
Working hours?
Do you have a good understanding of the role? Have you done your research?
Have you visited the company website?
Are they a large or small company? How many staff? (Hint, Company’s House)

Get to know the employer questions download-1.docx