subject: Company Research - Researching Employers In Mongolia [print this page] How to Conduct Company Research for a job in Mongolia
The first question is why research a potential employer in Mongolia?. Firstly the research will give you an idea of the number of companies in the area and what type of companies they are. This will go some why to helping you understand if you want to work for a company in Mongolia.
Secondaly if you have an interview you must know everything you can in order to be a well-prepared candidate for the job and give yourself the best chance of success. A good starting point is to focus on your industry - or on your area of interest and expertise. Spend some time investigating the needs and benefits of companies hiring in Mongolia. What value do they offer, what are their greatest challenges. Do these companies operating in Mongolia specifically need people with your expertise? Or are they open to finding the best and the brightest to train them up. If you can find out the company history, financial stability, products and services, personnel, and perhaps some information about the company culture and how you will fit in its Mongolian operations.
The first place to start your Mongolian research is on the internet. Company websites can be a great resource. If the company is publically listed use the publicly available financial statements to research the company. This will help you identify the companys performance and give you a guide on whether you want to work with them. You dont want to start work with a company in Mongolia just to find out that they have to make you redundant shortly afterwards!
During your interview for a job in Mongolia, you will find that standard interview questions are "what do you know about us" and "why do you want to work here." Research will enable you to have the right response - and also the right questions to ask the company about their Mongolian operations.
Use your connections.
If you have a connection that will help you find inside information, use it. Do you know someone who works there? Ask them if they can help. If are using a Recruitment company such as Mongolia Talent Network then talk to your Recruitment Consultant. They are experts in the Mongolian Job market and they are there to help you find the best possible jobs in Mongolia. They should be able to give you some information on the company .
For any more information please get in touch with us at Mongolia Talent Network at www.MongoliaTalentNetwork.com
