I am interviewing with one of my favorite clients for a high-level employee making in the 6 figures. A gentleman that we interviewed trashed his last boss, and then asked what type of product we sell. The name of the product is in the company name. He continued to ask questions that would have easily been answered if he had gone to the website for a mere 5 minutes. He chose not to do any research.
My client said, “He sounds like the type of guy that shows up to the gym in jeans.”
Being prepared when you are interviewing for a job is simply a MUST. If you aren’t willing to do even a little bit of research on the company with whom you are interviewing, that is a direct reflection of your (dis)interest in the company and a job.
On the flip side, you as the employer must also be prepared for your interview. Know their name. Have the job description in front of you, so that you can answer questions about expectations. Also, know ahead of time the pay, who the supervisor will be, what the training program will look like and who will be in charge of that process.
POWER THOUGHT: Don’t sweat hiring! Show up raring to go! (In the right clothes, of course!)