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> should know a lot about the company OK, that's fair. But every aspect of the company or the part of the company they want you to work for? This is the intro
by nkozyra 7y ago
> should know a lot about the company
OK, that's fair. But every aspect of the company or the part of the company they want you to work for?
This is the introduction phase. After this you talk to someone who can get you more information and more information.
- ntsplnkv2 7y agoRecruiters expect applicants to know about their company even if it's unrelated to the job, why should the reverse not be true, ESPECIALLY if it's topical, which the response to COVID is.
- nkozyra 7y agoIf that were true, most recruiter emails wouldn't start with "hi, I'm [name] from [company] and your profile looks like a great fit. [Company] is a company that [description of company]." Sure, you're aware of FAANG companies, but you're not aware of their HR practices, their healthcare, etc. In other words your knowledge is likely shallow, and that's what first line contacts expect.
- ntsplnkv2 7y agoI think you're misunderstanding (or I am), the context. I'm assuming we are talking about an interview scenario, as you are asking questions about possible employment - not receiving a "cold call" email from a recruiter. In an interview, you are expected to know what the company is about.
- nkozyra 7y agoIn a general sense? Sure. In specific aspects of unrelated parts of the business? That seems unreasonable.