Ignorance isn’t bliss when it comes to the job hunt, a new Accountemps survey shows.
Nearly four in 10 (38 percent) managers polled said knowing little or nothing about the company is the most common mistake job seekers make during interviews Â
Accountemps is a placement service for temporary accounting, finance and bookkeeping professionals.
The survey was conducted by an independent research firm and is based on telephone interviews with more than 1,000 senior managers at companies with 20 or more employees.
Senior managers (34 percent) also cited lack of preparation to discuss skills and experience, career plans and goals.
“Knowing about an organization’s services, history, goals and business challenges when you walk into an interview shows initiative and will allow you to make a stronger case for how you can contribute to the firm’s success,” said Accountemps Chairman Max Messmer and author of “Job Hunting For Dummies,” (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.).
“At a minimum, job seekers should visit the company’s website or conduct online research prior to meeting with a hiring manager,” Messmer said. “They can contact people in their network and check social media channels for additional insights about the organization.”
