What do you know about our company?
Fast recall
Quick revision
Core answer
Whether you've invested time in basic research and have genuine interest in the company versus mass-applying without differentiation
Saying 'I know you're a great company' or reciting only what's visible on the homepage, signaling you spent barely two minutes researching
Reference something specific from their engineering blog, recent product feature, Glassdoor reviews, or LinkedIn posts that shows depth beyond surface-level research
Interview-ready guide
Interview answer
From [company source, date], I understand that [company] provides [product or service] for [customer group] and solves [plain-language problem]. A recent, verified development is [fact from a dated source]. I also saw [technology or responsibility] in [engineering post, repository, or job description].
The part most relevant to this role is [specific fact] because I have worked on [truthful related project or skill]. I would not assume that a public stack list describes every team, so I would ask how this role uses it in practice.
This answer should contain only sourced company facts. Do not copy sample company names, customers, funding, traffic, or internal culture claims into a real interview.
What do you know about our company
Direct Answer
Research the company thoroughly before the interview. Know their industry, main products or services, key clients, technology stack, company size, founding year, recent news like funding or product launches, and notable achievements. Prepare 4-5 specific facts you can mention naturally during the conversation.
Code Example
| Note | Source and date | Confidence / limitation |
|---|---|---|
| [product and customer problem] | [official page, accessed date] | current public description |
| [recent development] | [filing or dated newsroom link] | confirm event date, not only article date |
| [technology or engineering practice] | [job post, blog, repository] | may be specific to one role or team |
| [role responsibility] | [job description or manager] | clarify priorities in interview |
**One-sentence synthesis:** “[Company] provides [verified product] for [customer group]. [Dated fact] is relevant to this role because [honest connection].”
Common Mistakes & Pitfalls
- Surface-Level Knowledge: Saying 'You're an IT company providing software services' is so generic it applies to thousands of companies. It shows you read one sentence on the homepage and stopped there.
- Outdated Information: Mentioning a product they discontinued two years ago or calling them a startup when they're now a 500-person company shows you didn't check recent information. Always verify your facts are current.
- Reading the About Page Verbatim: Reciting their mission statement word-for-word sounds robotic and insincere. Paraphrase in your own words and connect it to why that mission resonates with you.
- No Technical Depth: Not mentioning their tech stack when interviewing for a developer role is a missed opportunity to show you care about the technical work you'll be doing.
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Every module on this page is also part of the full Java backend interview track.