FULL STORY:  Of all the career tips we’ve seen, this might be the most boneheaded:  Someone talked to the CEO of a hiring platform who’s interviewed thousands of people in her career.  And she’s seen a new trend recently.

Her top advice for people who want to land a job is . . . google what the company DOES before you show up for your interview.  

She says job candidates are arriving less prepared than ever.  And it’s common now for people to show up knowing literally nothing.

Researching what a company does used to be advice she only gave young people.  But she says even a lot of folks interviewing for senior-level positions need to hear it now.

Doing more research than that is even better.  But at least know the basics, like what the company sells, or the services they offer.

Here’s a less-boneheaded tip that could be useful too:  She says if there’s a specific company you want to work for, try reaching out to the top boss directly on social media.

She’s hired lots of people who’ve done it, because it shows you’re engaged and really want to work THERE, not just anywhere.

(CNBC)