I’ve started making it a practice of researching companies I am thinking of applying to. If I am going to commit to something long term that is going to have a big impact on my life I like to know what I’m getting into. And not just their company website. Reviews, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook all the social media. I want to hear from customers, ex employees, current employees. Do you do research on companies you’re considering applying to?

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Yeah I think this is an evolution in your career that most people go through. After taking a few bad jobs, I definitely realized I needed to be more diligent in learning about the company before saying yes. Reviews are a really powerful tool, I think everyone should be using them

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Absolutely agree

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I always keep an eye on companies I find interesting and I try to stay aware of what they're doing. I may apply to some of them someday, but it's also just that I want to learn what I can about the business. I'll sometimes do searches on Google News for articles about them. I even once read the transcript of an earnings call for a prominent retailer, but that honestly didn't tell me a lot, it was mostly an exercise in spin for credulous Wall Street analysts. If I was serious about applying somewhere I'd amp up my research efforts for that company, I agree that it's something that just makes sense.

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It does, and not enough people do it.

Always

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Good practice

Sounds smart, but how are you finding their current customers? Or ex employees? Are you doing it online through social media I’m Assuming?

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Mostly online and yes I try and find all of those.

This is really smart. How do I find their reviews on Facebook? Do you follow that company's Facebook page?

Yes definitely! Not as much as you have though and I probably should!

Anyone have information on chop steakhouse Canada place location?
These people are discriminating on others and need to be held accountable.

I'm looking for their kitchen staff.
Age ranges, race, , skill level.
Chop will only hire young people without experience because the chefs themselves are not chefs.

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Hi Fishes
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Hello Fisher,

Please suggest with is good.

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