Questions to consider while researching a company.

Barbara Gross
Business Communication
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1. Is the company successful?
How much has it earned over the last several years? What is the trend?

How does the company compare with others of its size and of its industry?

2. Is the company reputable?
Has the company been under investigation? Has the company had any lawsuits filed against it by any government agencies or any public groups or any individuals?

What is the significance of these lawsuits?

3. Is the company charitable?
What types of charitable institutions does the company support?

What connections, if any, does the company have with educational institutions or programs?

4. Will the company provide variety?
Is it a good place to work?

Might there be internship possibilities in different company areas? Or at different levels? Or in different locations?

For more current information, consult the Company Research guide. [http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/research_guides/busi/company.shtml]
http://newarkwww.rutgers.edu/guides/business/buscomm.htm
Revised 2 October 2000
Ka-Neng Au (au@andromeda.rutgers.edu)
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