Researching the Job Interviewer

Researching the Job Interviewer

Researching the Job Interviewer

Go deep. That's deep into the World Wide Web, beyond where Google catalogs. I use Pipl.com for people searches way beyond the surface. And I may try Complete Planet or another invisible search engine recommended by Saikat Basu on Makeuseof.com.

Go career path. Peruse her LinkedIn profile. Read her biography and find out what conventions and seminars she's engaged in and/or has led. Learn her professional background, and note anything that overlaps with yours.

Find a mole. Look for a friend, or a friend of a friend, who works at the same company. Ask about reputation, management style, willingness to delegate, and any new work assignments given. Ask, too, about whether she's moving up or down in the corporate hierarchy, and why.

Read her words. Twitter posts, guest blog posts, and any personal blog she kept provide windows into her thinking. So do Facebook postings and other fingerprinted sections.

Know her successes. Discover what awards and recognition she's won--and note anything from the past six months worth a congratulations if the right moment comes along in the interview. Check trade publications and industry blogs for mentions or comments.

Understand her frustrations, issues, and problems. These may show up in questions she poses on LinkedIn or in professional discussion groups. Knowing the problems she faces can give you some time to demonstrate your expertise and problem-solving abilities around something that really matters.

While you're doing all this research, make notes on the hiring manager and what you learn about her. Create a document to detail all this. It's easier to refresh your memory when everything is in one place. Divide findings into professional, personal, and passions--all three are valuable keys to who she is and what she values. And all three will provide hints as to whether the future boss is a kindred spirit, an evil taskmaster, or an absent-minded professor.

Use this information during the first and second interviews to show serious interest and to connect with the manager. Also, use it as a way to tailor your message and pitch to the boss's needs and interests. And if you really want to connect, you might join one of her LinkedIn Groups or professional associations, or donate to her favorite charity.

While this may seem like a lot of work, consider it an upfront investment in a potentially great long-term relationship with your new boss.

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