Organization Overview
- What are their goals for improving upon the products or services they provide?
- What is the size of the organization (number of employees)?
- What has been their annual growth over the past 5 years?
- What is their anticipated growth? Are there any expansion plans?
- What is the organization’s history? How old is the organization?
- How is the organization structured (levels of management)?
Human Resources
- What are the credentials/qualifications of the managerial staff?
- How would you describe the organizational culture/working environment?
- Has there been turnover among the senior leadership in the past 18 months? If so, why did those individuals leave the company?
Locations
- Where is the corporate/national headquarters located?
- Where are branches, subsidiaries, stores, satellite offices, etc. located?
Salary/Benefits
- What type of training programs are offered to employees?
- What is the typical promotional path?
- What education-related benefits are offered?
- How are employees reviewed or evaluated?How
- What are the entry level salaries associated with the positions in which you’re interested?
Employer Image
- What is the organization’s national and local reputation in the industry?
- What awards or recognitions have they received?
- What is their relationship to competitors?
- What associations are they actively involved with?
- Any recent news items about the organization?
In addition to the above, the following key facts should be researched when interested in working in the public sector:
- What is the mission and vision of the organization?
- What are the populations served?
- What are their funding sources? If grants, when do the grants terminate?
