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THE RULES OF THE GAME

a nice letter to the executive director can often get you privileges to
browse the association’s website without cost.

WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD I COLLECT?
Before going into a job interview, a well-prepared candidate will
have the following information about the organization:
Full name of company
Contact information
Mailing address
Telephone numbers (including the main switchboard and
general fax numbers)
Web address
General e-mail address

Brief description of business (twenty-five words or so)
Whether it’s public or private
Year established
Revenues or sales
Rank on Fortune 1000 (if applicable)
Number of employees
Name of chief executive offi cer
Recent stock price (if public)
Stock price, fi fty-two-week high
Stock price, fi fty-two-week low
Chief products or services
Chief competitor(s)
Company advantages
Company challenges
Compliance issues
Knowledge is power. In any negotiation, the party with the most
information has an advantage. Doing your homework will promote

your candidacy, boost your confidence, and strengthen your bar-
gaining power. It will demonstrate that you are a serious candidate
worthy of serious consideration.

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