We’ve already detailed some of the benefits of targeting a company; however half of the battle for most folks looking to target a specific company is where to start.

Find below our top 10 research tips when targeting a company:

1. Start your research early. Don’t wait until you’ve secured an interview. Researching companies and the industry overall may point you to companies you never even considered applying to.

2. Your first step should be to visit the company’s Web page and read any recruiting information you can get your hands on. Familiarize yourself with the company’s products, services, and policies. Read the full story

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Why wait for a job advertisement to appear or a recruiter to call when you could be proactively seeking out opportunities to target companies by preparing a carefully researched mailshot.

The first step is to identify the criteria that will help you locate the right companies and industries to fit with your ideal work preferences. You need to consider the marketplace as widely as possible. In broadening your job search the chances of success can be increased greatly.

Research is an essential part of the job search process. You need to satisfy yourself that the opportunities you explore are matched to your needs and aspirations and that you are armed with as much information as possible when attending interviews. Read the full story

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