You will have about 10 minutes for the following activity:
1. Pick a partner
2. Select a company you would both like to research. Research the company and/or its industry (5 minutes). When determining where to look for information on the company, consider whether it is a private company, a publicly-traded company, or a public institution.
3. Imagine that you are at a networking event or at an interview. Take turns asking each other questions about the company/industry (3-5 minutes).
Question examples:
More examples in the company and industry pages of the guide.
4. Be prepared to share with the class what you found, and how you felt about answering company and research questions (2 minutes).
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This is a common interview question. Research the basics of a company before you go out for an interview with them.
Why they ask this:
Ask yourself smart questions:
Use these resources to find the information you need. Learn about the company. Find biographies of key executives or pictures of the people who will be interviewing you.
Taking time to prepare for your interview shows dedication and care.
Go to the company website. Avoid the "consumer-facing" webpages, and focus instead on pages with substantial information on the company such as:
Company profiles include:
Search company profiles in the databases and directories suggested below. You may also view the information found for Annual Reports and Regulatory Filings.
Ontario Public Service: look under Who We Are and Our Workplace.
Government of Canada jobs: information on various job programs with the Government of Canada
Access information on thousands of public & private companies, markets, deals and executives, including:
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