When interviewing with prospective employers for possible job opportunities, one of your top goals should be to make a lasting impression.  Having the skills and qualifications to perform well are important, but there are other ways of making the employer remember your name. 

Do your homework!  Take some time, before the interview, to research the company you are interviewing with.  Review their financial history, company size, areas of operations and product information.  Show the employer you have a strong interest in both the position and the company. 

Below, you will find some tips for how to find company information.

#1 Visit the Company Website

Today, company websites have become the main conduit for relaying information to the public.  Hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent on ensuring accurate, updated information is available for customers and job seekers alike.  Review financial information and take note of terms such as, ROE (Return on Equity), ROI (Return on Investment) and Profit.  Review financial reports such as the company's annual and quarterly reports.  Also, be sure to review company projections to understand where the company sees itself in the future.

#2 Internet Research

Try doing a quick search for company information on the internet.  Visit a trusted search engine such as http://www.google.com or http://www.yahoo.com.  You can also visit http://www.bloomberg.com for public financial information or the Yahoo Finance section.

#3 Read All About It

Larger companies are normally featured in newspapers, magazines and trade journals.  Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for articles related to your industry of choice. Subscribe to industry-specific magazines and trade papers in order to stay on the cutting edge.  For the Homebuilding Industry try Big Builder (http://www.hanleywood.com), Builder Online (http://www.builderonline.com), or National Association of Homebuilders (http://www.nahb.org).