Glassdoor

When applying for a job, it is important to have information on the company. It helps job seekers decide if it is a company they would want to be part of or if it does not fit into their career plans. By conducting research on a company, you will learn their mission statement and focus. That information will assist you when writing a tailored cover letter. Before going into an interview, it is always a good idea to have knowledge and understanding of the company. 

Glassdoor is a great place to begin researching a company, it has 6 million and counting resources to help job seekers. It provides information on many companies, the information ranges from companies' finances to their mission statements. Glassdoor provides employee reviews on everything from the interview process to the CEO. It provides 6 million resources for job seekers in an effort to show what it's like to work in different companies. 

Glassdoor's layout is user friendly and  straightforward. It is easy for users to search for information on companies. The individual company pages are well organized with sections clearly labeled. It is simple for users to locate specific information or browse different sections. It is not only a place to find company information, it also allows users to conduct job searches.

The only downside to Glassdoor is that it does not provide hiring manager information. Job seekers can begin their research on Glassdoor but they have to do more investigating to find information such as the name of the hiring manager and who is addressed in the cover letter. Also, the amount of information available could be overwhelming in the beginning for some people.

Below is a short video that shows many of Glassdoor’s features and how to navigate the site :