| Parmelee
Eastman is president of EastSight
Consulting and author of the KnowledgeIsPower
blog on business research. Parmelee holds a B.A. from Wellesley
College and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School.
Know BEFORE
You Go (or Apply) - Be Prepared to Be Impressive!
One of the key
aspects of creating a good impression with a recruiter, an interviewer,
or a network contact is your knowledge of his/her company and even
the contact as an individual. Researching before you go means that
you will be well prepared to understand the company’s issues
and atmosphere, engage in a more meaningful dialogue, and demonstrate
your level of interest to the interviewer.
The knowledge
gained from research will provide a solid foundation for each networking
meeting or interview, demonstrating your level of interest and allowing
you more time to explore key issues.
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Job-Hunt's Research Pro: EastSight Consulting clients range
from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Prior to founding EastSight,
Parmelee was the vice president of the global technology and communications
practice at Fuld & Company and employed for 16 years at Digital
Equipment Corporation. She can be reached at peastman@eastsightconsulting.com.
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