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Ask the Recruiter: Professionals share ways to research potential employers

Question: What’s the most effective way to do due diligence on a prospective association employer? Patrick FrielManaging Partner, WashingtonHeidrick & StrugglesThe organization’s website is usually a great place to start. There you usually can find descriptions of the organization and its business, executive biographies, company news and financial documents such as annual reports and/or strategic plans. [Then] I would suggest pulling the latest [IRS Form] 990. (These forms are available through Association Intelligence, CEO Update’s database affiliate.) A Google search can also uncover news relative to an organization that may not be on the website. From there you… Read More