KNOW YOUR ORGANIZATION

Many well qualified and experienced candidates compete for the same job, which can make it
challenging for the hiring manager to find the most suitable professional.

Hiring team members often ask questions that may not directly to the job duties but can help evaluate
candidates on the other vital parameters.

Why do employer’s ask, “ What do you know about your company?”

Interviewers ask this question during the interview to understand if the candidate is truly interested in
the opportunity and also :

 To determine the level of your interest in the opportunity : They prefer professionals who
appeared in interview with a purpose and passionate about the organization.
 To assess the level of professionalism: A candidate who is well- prepared for such questions is
likely to be ambitious and dedicated to advancing their career.
 A well-prepared candidate has already won half the battle.

How to answer the question “ What do you know about Organization?”

Conduct research about the organization: Always research the company before appearing in
interview. The information will help you to answer questions about company values, industry and
history. You can discover more information about business and it’s target audience by analyzing it’s
website

The following information can be crucial:

 Determine the type of organization: It will provide helpful information about the values, mission
& culture of the organization.
 Discover Products & Services: Discover the service or product that organization provides and
learn about its target demographic.
 Find out the company’s size: Review the various aspects of the company’s workforce, structure
and profitability, including how much company is worth and different operational locations.
 Determine the importance of role: Study the organization and the job listing for details that can
help you position yourself as an asset to the company.
More important questions to ask yourself: find answers

 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?

Key Takeaways:

 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.

Job Profile:

 Try to find out the profile Design students are hired within the organization.

 Discuss the Job profile, skills required and related information.