As one of the leading employment agencies in Rancho Cordova, Pacific Staffing knows finding the right job can be tough these days. Even when a position sounds good, you may learn quickly during the job interview it’s really not suited for you.

While this is the reality of the situation sometimes, there are step you can take to do your homework ahead of time and investigate whether a potential employer is a good match for you. It takes some effort, but it will help you prepare for the job interview, as well as give you the information you need to make an informed decision should you get an offer.

Start With Their Website 

The company’s website is the natural first place to begin your research. Focus on pages like About Us, Leadership Bios, and Clients and Services. Another goldmine of information is the company blog and News section. Once you have a strong sense of the organization, what it does and whom it serves, do a Google News search for any reviews of the company, online news articles and information about industry trends impacting them.

Check Out Their Team 

Use LinkedIn to learn more about the company’s leadership and employees. You can read through their bios, find out about their backgrounds and education, and look for any clues that can help you get hired. For instance, does it seem like most of the employees have volunteer experience? The company may encourage employees to give back to the community. So if you have volunteer work in your history, it’s something to consider highlighting. Also be on the lookout for those you know you can reach out to and ask for a referral or recommendation.

Get the Inside Scoop on the Company

Another valuable website to use when researching an employer is Glassdoor.com. You can find out what employees really think of working at a company and review their satisfaction ratings. You can also view an approval rating of the CEO, as well get details about the hiring process from other candidates so you know what you’re walking into. Like Glassdoor, Indeed.com is another site that has company reviews submitted from current and past employees.

Reach Out to Your Network 

While online reviews and information are helpful, nothing beats real-life stories from those you know. Email your friends and colleagues and ask if they’ve ever worked or know anyone who’s ever worked at the company. Ask them to share any details. One tip? Email your contacts individually. If you send out a blast email, the recipients will assume someone else will respond. When you direct each email to a single person, they will feel a stronger sense of responsibility to answer you.

Need more help finding a job that’s right for you? Give Pacific Staffing a call. As one of the leading employment agencies in Rancho Cordova, we’ll take the time to learn about your career goals, work environment preferences, interests, and aspirations. It’s how we’re able to go to work, finding opportunities that are a terrific showcase for your unique talents and personality.

Contact us today or search our Rancho Cordova jobs now.