Further Reading
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Know your stuff
In this section we've gathered together a list of resources to help you better prepare for interviews - including resources to help you research prospective employers, salary checkers and general careers advice.
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Company information
Gathering information on a company is not only an essential part of interview preparation, but also an excellent way to build a picture of your prospective employer.
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A good place to start is by looking at the organisations Annual Report. FT.com offers a free distribution service
www.annualreports.ft.com
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Companies House holds an index with basic company details www.companies-house.gov.uk
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Great Place to Work publishes a list of the 100 best companies to work for in the UK - including company profiles and recent news articles www.greatplacetowork.co.uk
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Salary information
Discover what you should be earning so that you are prepared when it comes to negotiating a suitable remuneration package.
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Croner Reward carry out a salary survey on behalf of The Institute. The survey takes place each year and members are asked for their input. Members who take part then have access to benchmark data on their job. Croner Reward also carry out surveys on other industries www.reward-group.co.uk
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Reed's Salary Calculator - see whether the grass really is greener - or at least whether you could be earning more if you lived there? with Reed?s Salary Calculator www.reed.co.uk/salarycalculator.aspx
Careers in marketing
A wide range of resources on careers in marketing are available from:
CIM Information and Library Services
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