Question #14: A basic knowledge of a company and the industry (or industries) it operates in is not crucial when job-hunting.

Answer: FALSE. Having little or no knowledge about the company or the industry it operates in sets off a warning bell for many recruiters and hiring managers who perceive this lack of information as disinterest -– or worse -– laziness on your part. And there are many resources available to the job-seeker, and lucky for you, we've compiled a list of great Websites and other resources, so all you have to do is visit Quintessential Careers: Guide to Researching Companies.

And read our article, Step-by-Step Guide to Researching Companies.

Reminder: You can find many more career and job-search tools, resources, and guidance in the Career Resources Toolkit section of Quintessential Careers. And for the specific needs of different types of job-seekers, go to the Jobseeker-Specific Career and Job Sites.

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