Company Research

You're looking for a job and someone tells you, "Speak with Joe Smith. He may be able to help you." But if you're like most people, you don't know how to turn the lead into a job. This plan will maximize your chances: 1. Ask for an introduction. Rather than contacting the lead, ask your referrer if s/he'd be ...

By Vickie Elmer It's earnings season for major corporations -- and as they report their earnings per share, they also may share some information that's useful to candidates who are being recruited to join their staffs. Yet the information that's important to potential hires may not show up on CNBC or in ...

By Alina Dizik, Special to CareerBuilder Job seekers aren't the only ones who should undergo a lengthy background check; it's important that candidates research the company, too. Anything from pending lawsuits, bankruptcies or layoffs can be enough to raise a red flag. It's important to understand what ...

When you're job searching, simply getting the attention of potential employers can be a challenge. Of course, there are always a few tricks to keep employers intrigued, no matter what job you're eager to land. Wondering what hiring managers want to see? Here, job-search experts weigh in on what makes job ...

Get the competitive edge by learning everything you can about a company before your interview or first day on the job. ...