The Career Coach: Targeting the Right Employers

Every employer wants to find the right person. Targeting the companies you are interested in, learning about their operations and future plans, is an important step in landing the job you really want. Your diligent research will pay off in the interview because you will impress them by your knowledge and enthusiasm for their company - you know how you can contribute.

By Pamela Kleibrink Thompson | Saturday, April 1, 2000 at 12:00 am

Posted In | Columns: Career Coach

Why do all this homework? It will pay off in the interview because you will impress them by your knowledge and enthusiasm for their company - you know how you can contribute. Everyone wants to find someone who will fit in and this research will help you convince the interviewer(s) that you fit in. But you will also have confidence and excitement about working at the company since you have done your homework and know the positive attributes of the place. Do your best work, keep a winning, professional attitude and hopefully you will have a long career at the company you have selected.

If you have a question about a work or career issue that you would like answered in this column, please write us and tell us what you'd like to know.

Resources:

Animation World Network
5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90036
www.awn.com

Animation Magazine
30101 Agoura Court, Suite 110
Agoura CA 91301
www.animag.com

gamejobs.com -- a site that deals with the games industry

visualfx.com -- a site that deals with the visual effects industry

Pamela Thompson is a recruiter and career coach who lives in Sun Valley, California. She is currently recruiting for Big Idea Productions and Stan Lee Media.