There are two times to research organizations in your field. The first is to find companies you would like to work for, and the second is when you have been invited for an interview. A simple Google search can help you find companies in your field, and online recruitment sites will give you a sense of how well a company treats its employees and the potential salaries it might offer. Also, you can often find articles that list the top companies to work for in your city.
When you are researching a potential employer, you should try to find answers to these questions:
- Is the company financially stable?
- Does it treat its employees well?
- Is the company ethical?
- Does it have significant competition?
- Do employees have well-defined career paths?
- How are the employee benefits?