Use the internet or your professional network to find companies

organizations in your field. After you have found three to four potential organizations, choose two to research in more depth. Complete the company research questions for each organization. Prepare a short report that provides details about the results of your research. You may use point form.

Prepare ten or more open

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ended questions you will ask the employees during the informational interview. Tailor at least two of your questions for the individuals, the organizations, or your field of study.

Draft a thank you letter for each employee that you would send immediately following the interviews. The letters may be similar, but should contain information specific to each employee and organization.

ORGANIZATION RESEARCH

Answer all of the following questions for both organizations:

Organization Head Office:

Name:

Address: Website:

Other Locations:

Why are you interested in this organization?

Organization Size

$($

Number of Employees, Divisions, etc.

$)$

:

Products and

$/$

$$or Services:

Years in Business:

Brief Organizational History:

Mission Statement, Visions and Values:

Competitors in the Industry:

Employment Opportunities:

How do they recruit?

What skills do you feel this organization looks for in an eligible candidate?

How does the organization get involved with the community?

Whom could you approach for an informational interview?

Name #

$1$:

Position:

Contact Information:

Name #$2$:

Position:

Contact Information: