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Web sites are mines of job-related information -- you just need to know where to tap into their veins. When you visit the Web site of a company you're interested in, scour it by following these steps.
Scan the home page for
a search feature
a contact link
an employment link
a company information link
a product link
a list of recent customers
Scan the customer list first. It should give you a very good idea of how high on the food chain the company is. Look at the company information area. If you're lucky, you may get an entire company profile with a mission statement and a chronological history of corporate milestones. Systematically work through every major link. A Literature link, for example, may enable you to request printed materials, such as a company brochure. Head to the employment page. Don't just look at job openings -- take notes on the corporate culture and expectations expressed on this page. Also note whether you can submit an electronic resume by e-mail or if the company prefers that you mail a paper resume. Check the contact page to see whether you can locate any executives or use the search feature to try to uncover any specific information you may want.
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