11 Interview Question Types and How to Prepare

2. Company Knowledge Questions

Interviewers ask company knowledge questions to confirm you did basic research and to see whether you’ll fit the organization. Typical prompts include "What do you know about our company?" and "Why do you want to work here?" Prepare a 60–90 second company summary that covers the company’s mission, one or two products or services, and a recent news item or initiative. Use the company website, LinkedIn, and one recent news article to gather facts. Then create a one-sentence link explaining how your background matches the company’s priorities. During the interview, present what you know and follow with a question that asks the interviewer for their perspective, such as "How does this team contribute to that initiative?" That shows curiosity and positions you as a collaborator. Avoid reciting the About page verbatim or using buzzwords without examples. Quick checklist: 1) Draft a 90-second company summary; 2) Note one recent company development; 3) Prepare one follow-up question to ask the interviewer.