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What Do You Know About Our Company? Sample Interview Answers

Employers love to ask, “what do you know about our company?” in the job interview.

There are a few things they want to hear, and a few things they do *not* want to hear.

So in this article, I’m going to reveal how to give a great answer to this question… while avoiding the potential traps and mistakes that can cost you the job.

Then we’ll look at 3 sample answers for “what do you know about our company?” so you can practice and come up with your own answer.

Let’s get started.

Why Interviewers Ask “What Do You Know About Our Company?”

There are a couple of reasons why employers ask this question in interviews.

The first reason is they want to make sure you did some research before applying. They don’t want someone who’s applying to 200 positions per day without even looking or caring what type of job they get.

Why? Well, employers want someone who will be motivated and work hard in their job. And they figure if you have thought about your job search and have specific reasons for applying, then you’re more likely to really like their job.

Whereas, if you’re just applying randomly to as many jobs as you can find online, there’s a greater chance you won’t like their job… which means you might leave, lose motivation, etc.

That’s how employers see it.

So companies ALWAYS want someone who’s being careful and selective in their job search.

If you don’t know anything about their company, why did you want to interview? Or how do you know you won’t hate working for them?

So they ask, “what do you know about the company?” to see how much research and preparation you’ve done for this interview. And to impress them, you need to be ready to get specific and name facts and details you read about their company.

Now let’s look at how…

How to Answer “What Do You Know About Our Company?”

The best way to answer, “what do you know about our company?” is to name specific facts you found while researching the company that demonstrate you understand their business and got to know their organization before applying. You can name facts you discovered on the company website, social media channels, news articles and more.

Here’s an example of what a good answer will sound like. We’ll look at more sample answers later in the article, too.

“What do you know about the company” example answer:

“I read on your website that you’re one of the top data security companies in the US, and that you serve more than 40 Fortune 500 companies including some of the biggest tech companies like Microsoft and IBM. I also read a recent news article that mentioned you’re looking to expand into providing these services for financial institutions as well. Is that right? And can you tell me more about that?”

This is a great sample answer for, “what do you know about this company?” because it shows you did research and are able to name specific facts about their company. You’re also going to stand out by ending your answer with a question for the interviewer.

This turns the interview into more of a back-and-forth conversation which will help the hiring manager see you as a colleague – and someone they should hire!

What NOT to Say in Your Answer

There are a couple of things that will definitely not impress the interviewer when they ask “what do you know about our company?”

If you know absolutely nothing, it’ll kill your chances at getting the job.

If you did no research and try to lie and cover it up, it’s even worse. So make sure you actually know a few things about the company. It only takes 5 minutes of research to prepare for this question.

And finally, saying things that aren’t accurate or correct will also hurt your chances of getting hired.

It’s better to know one or two facts that you’re sure about than to walk into the interview with 10 facts and get half of them wrong.

So keep it simple and just know 2-3 basic facts about the company.

Facts to Mention When Answering This Question

I mentioned above it only takes a few minutes of good research to have a few facts you can respond with.

But what exactly should you look for, and where?

To prepare for this question, I recommend going on the company website and looking for:

Those are just a few examples. You can research other areas of the company too. You just need a couple of facts you can respond with when they ask this question.

Just show them you read about them and know the company you’re interviewing with. That’s the goal.

Use their social media profiles to try to learn more about the company.

You might find some unique information here about recent developments, and mentioning this can help you stand out from other job seekers when you answer what you know about the company.

Search Google News for the company name.

This will help you find even more relevant, new information about the company like new projects, announcements, growth reports, and other great information you can name to show that you took the time to know their company.

Sample Interview Answers for “What Do You Know About Our Company?

Now that you know what to say, and what not to say, let’s look at more sample interview answers for when they ask what you know about their company.

We looked at one example answer earlier, but I want to give you a few more so you can be 100% confident that your own answer sounds right.

These are all good answers that would impress the interviewer. Try to come up with an answer similar to these when you prepare for your interview.

“What do you know about our company” sample answer #1:

“I know you’re one of the biggest providers of payroll software, and you were founded in 2012 when your CEO realized many small businesses spend far more than they should on payroll, which hurts their growth. The story on your website’s “about us” page was interesting, and it seems like there’s a big need for this product based on how quickly you’ve grown. I read that you doubled in size last year, and you are on track to do it again this year.”

“What do you know about our company” sample answer #2:

“I know that your company is one of the largest investment banks in the US. Your headquarters is in Raleigh, NC, and you have 25,000 employees worldwide based on what I read on your website. I’ve known about your company for a couple of years now because I’ve been working in this same industry. Your company is one of the names I think of in this industry, which is why I was excited to apply for this job when I saw it posted on your website.”

If you follow the example answers above, show them you’ve done your research and know what type of company you’re interviewing with, you’ll do fine on this question.

This is not one of the more difficult interview questions to answer, and as long as your response sounds similar to the two sample answers we just looked at, then you’ll impress the employer.

One Secret Strategy to Stand Out when Answering, “What Do You Know About the Company?”

You now know the basics of how to answer this interview question. However, there’s one tactic you can use to really make them love you when you answer this.

If you can compliment them or show exactly why you were excited to apply for their job and interview at their company, it’ll make your answer even better.

You’ll notice this is happening in sample answer #2 above.

When you tell a hiring manager, “Your company is one of the names I think of in this industry,” it’s a huge compliment.

It’s going to make them feel proud about working for this company, and it’s going to reassure them that you’ll be motivated and work hard in this job!

There are 5 major things that hiring managers look for in interviews, and one of the biggest is: How badly do you want this job?

Most job seekers think about proving they can do the job. But employers won’t hire you unless you also prove you want the job.

Employers are TERRIFIED of hiring someone who quits after a few months, doesn’t try hard, brings a toxic attitude, etc… even if you have the necessary experience.

Don’t give a compliment that isn’t true, though…

If you’re talking to a bank with fewer than 150 employees and you tell them they’re one of the biggest names you know in banking, they’re going to think you’re crazy.

There are a lot of ways to compliment a company, so pick one that’s true. It doesn’t have to be their size. You can say, “I know somebody who used to work here, and they had great things to say about your company culture and how you support your employees.”

You could compliment them for being well-known in the local community if that’s true. You can compliment them on their rapid growth if they’re a small firm but growing fast (You’d discover this type of info by searching the company on Google News, etc.)

It all comes back to showing you’ve done research and are really excited to be talking to this company. That’s how to get them excited to talk to you!

If you follow the steps and sample answers above, you’ll have a winning answer for, “what do you know about our company?”

Answering “What Do You Know About Our Company” – Quick Instructions

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When an interviewer asks “what do you know about our company” they are trying to see if you’ve done your research or not.

In this article we will go over what interviewers want to know, how to answer this question, and provide example answers.

The interviewer is trying to see if you are prepared for the interview or not.

Stay positive in your answers and don’t bring up anything bad about the company.

Try to highlight your answers to the company values and show how they match your own values.

Why Interviewers Ask “What Do You Know About Our Company?”

When an interviewer asks this question, they’re not actually interested in hearing the entire detailed history of their company — they’re trying to figure out if you even bothered to prepare for the interview.

Knowing the history and details of a company will make you a more appealing candidate to the interviewer, especially if your own personal career goals align with those of the company’s.

Many people assume that they will learn everything they need to know about the company during the actual interview and don’t even think to do any research before going in. You need to come to the interview with background knowledge of the company to successfully answer this question.

How to Answer This Question

This is one of the easier job interview questions to prepare for. It’s not a behavioral interview question, so you don’t really need a story. You can talk about how your strengths would be an asset here (based on your research of what the company values), but you don’t need to.

Use the following steps to guide your research, and see yourself what the company is all about:

Research and check company website. Spend a lot of time going through the company’s website (if they have one). Read how they describe themselves. Look for new programs or projects. While researching ask yourself these questions:

What kind of organization is this? Is this a corporation, a nonprofit, a government institution, or a start-up?

What products or services does the organization provide? Who is their target demographic or audience?

What is their annual revenue?

How large or small is the organization? How many people do they employ? How many locations do they have?

What kind of people do they hire?

Highlight your interest. During the interview you should be enthusiastic and interested. Your answers should demonstrate that you understand the company and their values. You should also show how they align with your own personal values.

See what former and current employees say.Check sites like Glassdoor to see what employees are saying. Keep in mind that disgruntled employees are always more likely to post. However, if most of their reviews are positive, you can bring that up in the interview.

More important questions to ask yourself:

Why does the company exist? Why was it created?

What is their mission? What do they hope to accomplish or what aspects do they seek to maintain?

Who founded the company? What do you know about them?

What has happened with the company since it was founded? What developments have they made, or what have they accomplished? Have they won any awards or honors for their work?

How do they fit into the industry that they’re in?

Example Answers

“I really appreciate your mission to provide high-quality affordable healthcare, and your commitment to providing education about how to make informed choices and lead healthy lives. I greatly respect your efforts to provide healthcare and education to countries abroad with your local partner organizations. Your commitment to creating a healthier world for everyone resonates with my desire to help and educate others.”

Why it works: This answer shows that the candidate has researched the company, while also showing that they sharing their goals and values. This demonstrates that they not only know the mission of the company — they understand why it was founded and their long term career goals.

“Your company was founded in 2008 with the intent to further the reality of solar energy for utility, corporate, and commercial businesses, regardless of government incentives. Initially your company was focused on residential solar, but after widespread success began to focus on commercial rooftop PV, later becoming a leader in full-scale solar projects.

You have positive reviews online stating that you have great opportunities for growth, good locations, and that you’re a very security and safety-conscious company. I am excited by these reviews and opportunities for growth, as I would like to succeed and grow with your company.”

Why it works: This is a good answer because it shows knowledge of why the company was founded, their products and services, and their history and successes. This answer also uses the terminology of the specific industry, which shows that the candidate is informed and familiar with the industry. This answer shows that they have taken the time to read reviews of the company and that they were motivated by the results.

“When I think about industry leaders, I think about XYZ Corp. Your commitment to customer service is unparalleled and when I started looking into your company, I discovered you’re equally committed to employee satisfaction.

I’ve seen presentations from your founder and CEO, Barbara Kennedy, and her vision of constant evolution is inspiring. Her talk on continuous learning really resonated with me, as I try to incorporate learning time into each day at work.”

Why it works: This answer compliments the company and its founder. He also shows that it’s not an empty compliment by getting into the specifics about what sets this company apart. Finally, he brings it back around to his own work values to show how he’d make a great fit here.

Tips to Keep in Mind When Answering

Don’t bring up everything you find. Stay away from saying negative things about the company. Don’t quote any angry rants posted by an employee online. Don’t mention personal information about staff members.

Stick to safe topics. Such as their products, services, mission, history, what sets them apart from their competition, etc.

Don’t go overboard. Mention key points, but don’t recite an entire detailed history of the organization.

Think of questions to ask. In your research and during the interview process, you’re likely to have gaps in what you know still. By asking questions, you’re demonstrating a genuine interest in the company.

Compliment the company. If you’re impressed with what your research turns up, turn that into enthusiasm when answering this question. If you can say something nice about the company, the hiring manager or recruiter will feel better about getting you a job offer.

Consider the Hiring Manager’s Perspective When Answering

You should try to learn more about the hiring manager and what they do on a daily basis. Don’t be a robot — the secret to turning an interview from an awkward script-reading into a real human conversation is to understand the company, the hiring manager, and what they do.

Questions to consider about the hiring manager include:

What is their background or history?

What is their mission?

What is the reason for the job opening?

What are their biggest challenges?

Even if your interviewer turns out to be painfully boring, you should come prepared with enough background information to impress them. Interviewers look for people who are genuine and enthusiastic, but even if you’re neither of these things, you can trick your interviewer with some pre-interview research of the company.

Final Thoughts

You should show that you understand the company’s mission and explain how you would help them succeed. Prepare a condensed statement on how your qualifications and accomplishments can help in reaching their goals. Convey your knowledge with a positive attitude, but don’t go over the top. You want to come off as pleasant and enthusiastic, not psychotic.

When you learn about the details and history of a company, it helps you come up with your own questions for the interviewer. You may even discover that the more you learn about a company, the more passionate and excited you become about the career or industry itself.

Reciting a memorized script of information won’t make you stand out as a potential employee. Researching employers and organizations not only helps you get a job but also helps you better understand what you’re looking for in an employer or a career.

Expert Opinion

What are some quick tips for preparing for an interview?

Jill Wilk
Senior Consultant Certified Master Coach
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The best advice here comes from one of the most famous John Wooden quotes – “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”

Job seekers that do their homework not only about the company, but about the interviewer(s) specifically yield better results. When researching potential companies of interest, explore website information about current projects, clients, areas of expertise, and news, but also look into information about them specifically. Research their LinkedIn profile and feed. This can give greater insight into the types of questions to ask during an interview.

Additionally, all job seekers should utilize their resume as the “backbone” of their interview, finding as many examples of their success and quantifiable and tangible results they have achieved.

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Interview Question: «What Do You Know About Our Company?»

Hiring managers often ask candidates the interview question, «What do you know about our company?»

When they do, they’re trying to find out two things:

‘What Do You Know About Our Company?’

Preparation is key to answering this question effectively.

Do your research, and be prepared to demonstrate that you’ve taken the time to learn as much as you can about the company and – in some cases – the interviewer.

Learn relevant, even critical information about the company so that you can apply your qualifications and interest not just to the job, but to the employer as well.

The selection process often is based on how well the candidate fits in the organizational culture, and part of this fit is based on how well you present yourself to the interviewer and your level of interest in the company that might be cutting your paycheck.

Research the Company

Start by researching the company online. Review the «About Us» section of the company website, paying attention to the organization’s history, achievements, goals, and values.

If the company lists founders and/or an executive team, take the time to familiarize yourself with those folks and their achievements. You may not meet with any of the bigwigs during the interview process, but it helps to get a sense of who’s in charge and what their careers have looked like. Plus, by learning their names and faces, you can avoid being caught unawares if you run into one of them in the elevator or the reception area.

Use Your College Career Office

If you’re a college graduate, check with the Career Office at your school to see if you can get a list of alumni who work for the company. That’s an ideal way to get an insider’s view of the employer and to get information that might not be available elsewhere. Also, you might find an alumnus who may be able to help you get an inside track to the organization and maybe the job. A connection with a current employee is always helpful in getting the hiring manager’s attention. You’re much more likely to make it to the next round if someone who’s already on the team will vouch for you.

Use Social Media

Check the company’s LinkedIn page and the company website to review the information provided by the employer. Also, check to see if you have any other connections at the company who can provide you with insight and advice. If it’s a publicly traded company, check out the «Investor Relations» page on its website to learn more about the financial side of the enterprise.

Visit the company’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media pages to see what information the company is promoting and sharing. You’ll be able to pick up tidbits of information that you may be able to use during the interview. Search Google News for the company name so you can find the most current information available on your prospective employer.

Also, research the people who will be interviewing you. Review their LinkedIn profiles and Google their names to see what information you can find. The more you can discover, the more comfortable you will be speaking to them.

How to Use What You’ve Learned in the Job Interview

Once you’ve had at least one interview at the company, you’ll have a wealth of information to use in subsequent rounds. Here’s how to use what you’ve learned.

Create a List of Facts to Remember

Use the information you have gathered to create a list of bullets containing information that you can easily remember during the interview. Taking the time to research will help you make a good impression about how much you know of the company.

Connect With the Hiring Manager

In the course of your research, you might find that the hiring manager went to your school or lived in your hometown, or you might learn that the company sponsors a day of volunteering on an annual basis. Use what you’ve learned to forge a genuine connection to the people you’re speaking with. Show your enthusiasm.

Formulate Your Own Questions

At the end of the interview, most hiring managers will ask you if you have any questions for them. Use your research to create your interview questions and fill in the gaps in your knowledge. These questions shouldn’t be anything that you can learn through additional research; rather, they should be things that aren’t readily accessible via the web, such as “Can you describe a typical day in this position?” or “What is this company’s management style?”

Examples of the Best Answers

Take a look at these sample answers and use them as models to create your own responses to the question, “What do you know about our company?”

Volunteerism has always been an important part of my life – an example set for me by my parents. When I was researching potential employers, I was impressed by your company’s longstanding dedication to community service. It was exciting for me to learn that your personnel can use up to 7 days of paid time to volunteer, and I also loved learning how everyone pulls together once a year to sponsor a charity golf tournament. It would be great to know I was working for an organization that actively gives back to our community!

Why It Works: In her response, this job candidate demonstrates how her own personal priorities align with the company’s policy of volunteer service. It’s clear that she’s taken the time to do her research, and her enthusiasm for the organization’s stance suggests that she will be a dedicated team player.

I went to school with Jane Lewis, who you hired two years ago as part of your software development team. We’ve kept in touch, and she can’t speak highly enough about your company culture and the support that management provides to team members. She praises ATech’s dedication to helping its employees maintain a sane work / life balance – as do your other employees, obviously, since you won the 2018 award as a “Top 10 best software company workplace.” Jane’s enthusiasm is one reason why I’m so very excited about the possibility of being able to work for you.

Why It Works: It’s always good to have an “inside track” at a company. Here, the interviewee does some effective name-dropping, complemented by the fact that he has taken the initiative to learn about corporate rankings and awards.

I’ve always wanted to use my marketing training to “get in on the ground floor” of a new enterprise. I was excited to read the interviews that your CEO, Mark Jones, provided to Business Today and Companies to Watch – his vision for the future of ABC Company as a green services provider is, I think, revolutionary. His enthusiasm coupled with your unique subscription business model can translate into golden marketing copy, and I would welcome the challenge to build your brand presence both in the U.S. and abroad.

Why It Works: This response works well because the candidate has obviously taken the time to learn as much as he can not only about the job he’s interviewing for, but also about the organization’s corporate leadership and the systems that have positioned it for growth and success.

Possible Follow-Up Questions

Key Takeaways

RESEARCH THE COMPANY: Before your interview, learn everything you can about your prospective employer by reviewing their website, scanning relevant social media (LinkedIn and Facebook pages), and “googling” the company’s name and the names of its leadership.

DRAW ON YOUR NETWORK: Reach out to people you know who have worked for the company in order to gain an “insider’s” view of its company culture and departmental structure and climate.

MAKE A LIST AND CHECK IT TWICE. Or even three times, before you walk into your interview. Write down a bulleted list of the information you’ve gathered about the company, its mission statement, its corporate leadership, and its business and operating models.

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What Does an IT Company Do?

January 10, 2019 / Jared Payne / IT Support, Tech Tip

In today’s business environment, engaging an IT support company could be one of the best things you can do for your business. These companies offer a wide range of services so you can procure the services you need for your clients. So, what does an IT company do? An IT company does a variety of things that range from providing you with expert guidance on your IT system to troubleshooting problems. This article will go further in depth about all of the services an IT company provides.

What Is An IT Company and What Do They Do?

An IT support company, also referred to as an IT managed services provider is comprised of professional IT specialists who make up the company’s core team. The team provides you with expert guidance and management on several IT applications ranging from general computer systems and device networking to electronic hardware and software applications.

IT teams are highly specialized experts with each member having his or her own unique skills and areas of expertise. A good IT team, therefore, is able to offer a large selection of IT support services covering all your IT demands.

IT support companies like Gordian Networks offer two main types of services:

Fixing Immediate Problems

Whenever there’s an IT crash or your company suddenly encounters a server or network failure, your IT company will get an alert. The IT support department will then troubleshoot the matter and provide a solution as quickly as possible. The ultimate goal is to reduce downtime so your operations are not interrupted by an IT failure. IT support companies will also be ready to cater to your immediate needs whenever you need general IT assistance or an answer to an IT question. Depending on the type of assistance needed, your IT support provider will either work remotely or send a technician to your premises.

The Preventative Plan

IT support companies create an IT strategy that works together with your business strategy. This involves more than just fixing tech stuff. The company will come up with intelligent solutions to address your current and future business needs. They aim to boost your business productivity and efficiency, resulting in higher client satisfaction and improved earnings.

Preventative planning also involves planning ahead to prevent disasters. For instance, your IT support company will offer data backup solutions so you won’t lose any valuable business information in case of a failure.

What Services Do IT Support Companies Offer?

Network Services

IT companies play a significant role in the installation, setup and management of company-wide networks, which are a critical part of most business operations i.e. call centers, private sectors, universities and offices. A well-designed network provides secure access to company data from all authorized workstations, leading to higher efficiency levels. IT managed services monitor the computer network remotely to ensure it’s operational and optimize the network efficiency and up time. They also implement network security protocols to help defend your system against spyware, viruses and hackers.

Infrastructure Management

An IT support company will also have great knowledge of software and hardware applications. They manage security features, software updates and all necessary patches for your company’s workstations.

In Conclusion

Many businesses are utilizing the specialty services of IT companies. Although these companies provide you the ability to streamline your business in order to best provide for your clients, many business owners do not know everything that an IT company does. So, what does an IT company do? IT companies also offer a variety of technical and additional services such as providing expert advice, troubleshooting issues, preventing future issues, and social media management and email marketing. Once you’ve identified a reliable IT support company, choose the right managed IT services package. The IT company experts will help you chose the services that will best benefit your business and help you create a customized IT strategy.

How to Answer ‘What Do You Know About Our Company?’

The interview session may have a number of questions probed where “ what do you know about our company? ” is one such question. This question is asked in order to know if the candidate has knowledge about the company, its priorities and needs. Job seekers apply for various jobs at the same time, which the recruiters are aware of. So, recruiters desire to know the true interest of the candidates by their answer.

It is said that 47% of people in an interview possess very little knowledge or no knowledge about the company. Be sure you’re not a part of them and read through the tips below for answering this typical “why do you want to work here interview question” and “what do you know about this company”.

Why Interviewers Ask “What Do You Know About Our Company?”

There will be a reason for every interview question asked by the interviewer in the interview process. So does this “What Do You Know About Our Company?” interview question too. Understanding it well and answering will be very beneficial for the candidate.

By shooting this question, the interviewer would try to assess your enthusiasm, motivational spirit and most important your interest towards the job role.

The other ways interviewers might be phrasing the question “what do you know about our company” are:

It is very obvious that any candidate who is interested in a job role would prepare well for the interview. And the first step would be to research about the company which can be done in the following ways,

Tips to answer what do you know about our company?

“Tell me something about our company” is a sure shot interview question asked at job interviews. The following mentioned are few tips to answer “what do you know about the company” and “why do you want this job”.

1. Research online:

This would be the primary way by which job seekers can get to know more about any company. They can run through the company websites which holds complete details about the company, and its related aspects. Almost all companies possess a company profile website with all information.

Job Seekers can thus apply for a job as well as research the site for knowledge about the company and present in the interview when asked. By this way, more knowledge about the concern can be gained.

2. Details to peep in:

Since the company website would possess complete details, the candidate can read through their mission and get to know the company’s goal or intention.

Make a short reading about their staffs and board members to show yourself that you know more about the company. If there are new projects, assignments and directions gain its knowledge as latest updates about a company.

Read through the press releases and have all details on your fingertips. When all these are mentioned the recruiter would conclude that the candidate is aware of the company.

3. Other ways to research:

The search engine is another best source which can deliver you with ample information of the company. Take the help of Google and research about the company and get to know if the company has been in news recently for any updates.

Hunt through the newspapers and magazines if they have been any recent news. Make sure to run through google.com or blog search which can offer you with complete details.

4. Speak about positive aspects of the company:

In order to construct the right answer and impress the recruiter, it is important to answer the positive aspects of the company. The job seeker who has made enough research can make sure to speak about the achievements the company has made till date.

If the company has many achievements the candidate can point out specific achievements which have been best and also say a few lines about it which show his interest towards the company. The interviewer will also be pleased when positive aspects are spoken.

5. An answer to impress the recruiter:

When a candidate in an interview is asked about the company he can point out and speak on specific answers rather than dragging. The apt answers are ones which impress the recruiter. In that manner, the candidate should get to research and know the goals and objectives of the company.

The long-term goals and vision of the company can be said as answers which show that the candidate has more interest in the company. The working duties can be said and also the company can be complemented so that the recruiter is awestruck.

6. Concentrate on good things about the company:

Any company is sure to have experienced a period of losses, in that aspect, not any recruiter would be happy to hear the negatives of the company, so speaking about the good things in a company is important.

Make a clear decision and speak on the company revenues, products, growth, expansion, our business partners, staffs and also their most memorable moments. Pick special aspects about them after comparison with other players and also make sure to speak on the branch you’ve applied for.

7. Never over praise:

Never over praise about the company because when you overpraise its achievements it may conclude a wrong impression on you. To avert this kind of impression make sure not to praise too much or give an opinion about the achievement of the company.

Concentrate to speak about something special and unique which everyone is aware of. By this way, your reply would fetch you value and expertise to the company.

8. Meeting employees:

To gain an insight about the company the candidate can also get to meet the employees in the company or previous employees of the same company to know about the details of the organisation. The candidate can also gather details about the projects running and future plans of the organisation.

9. Get to LinkedIn profile:

A LinkedIn profile can be the apt source where the complete company description, staff details and more can be found. Latest updates and more details can be found on LinkedIn which would be beneficial for a job seeker at the time of interview.

This source would be an appropriate study material which can help you answer the question what you know about the company?

10. Help with social media:

After the advent of social media, gathering company information has become very easy and simple. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and lot more have provided space for employees and other professionals to get together and speak about industry related matters. This would be very advantageous for job seekers to know specific details about any specific company.

Get linked with some employee and discuss on many topics regarding the company. In the same manner, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram are other social media sites which show live videos of certain aspects of the company. So, when an interviewer asks about the company these sources can be utilized.

11. Speak about organization present matters:

When such a question is probed make sure to speak about the clients the company possesses, the international contracts they have, the present operations as well as initiatives.

You can also mention that the company is a place which offers more opportunity to build a career and develop the candidate. You can also mention that this is the best part of the company as it helps young talents to grow.

12. Technical details:

When a candidate speaks about the company it would be beneficial if they speak certain aspects and details in a technical view.

When the candidate speaks on technical aspects the recruiter would make out that he is interested and knows more technical details which are necessary for the job. By this way, chances to get employed are more.

13. Qualities of the concern:

The candidate can also make sure to speak about the culture as well as the good qualities of the company when asked to speak about the company. The candidate can mention the qualities that lured him and found it interesting to get to work there.

By describing these aspects the recruiter would make sure that the candidate has more knowledge on the company.

14. The growth of the company:

The candidate can speak about the growth of the company as well as the individual career growth. The candidate can mention that the company identifies talents and keeps them boosting by offering promotions and other benefits.

You can outline that the company monitors and elevated talents to higher positions when asked about the company.

15. Research also about the failures of the concern:

In the research session also make sure to read through the failures of the company which is mandatory. By reading through the failures the candidate can make sure what to speak and what not to speak. Speaking about failures can be averted in the interview.

So speaking about positive outcomes and good things can impress the recruiter and help you pass the interview.

16. Keyword search:

It would also be suggested that the candidates hunt through the various sources and prepares answers well in advance. Each and every point can be individually researched and planned accordingly. Specific keywords can be mentioned and appropriate answers can be found.

Facts to Mention When Answering This Question:

After getting enough information you need to prepare notes and list out the important things that you need to answer in the interview.

Some of the must say things are,

Sample Interview Answers for “What Do You Know About Our Company?

Example- 2:

Key Takeaways:

Conclusion:

There are many sources which offer both positive as well as negative aspects about the company so make it a habit to pick the appropriate and positive aspect of the company and frame answers accordingly.

Impress the interview session by offering the appropriate and right answers about the company so that the recruiter is amazed at the answers. This would show your interest for the company and offer you more chances to get recruited.

All these tips would be appropriate and helpful for job searchers to learn about the company. Advance planning and practicing with the researched data can be helpful for the interview when probed with “ what do you know about our company ”?.