Outline what you believe are the desired characteristics of an employer (organizationally) such as benefits, mentors, relaxed organizational climate, growth potential, etc. After this, develop a listing of items/activities that would provide the information needed to assess whether an organization meets (exceeds, or is deficient in) the desired characteristics such as examining an organization's Web site, reading the annual report, talking with current and former employees, etc. Next select an organization to research. Once …showed first 75 words of 832 total…

…showed last 75 words of 832 total…would need to speak directly with a current or former employee in order to determine if the company operates as advertised. If research provides positive reinforcement to the (advertised) facts in hand, it would suffice to say the Sears would afford a working environment that is consistent with my personal, professional and ethical requirements. Source: http://www.sears.com/sr/misc/sears/jobsec/index_careers.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0231895756.1046310779@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccieadchjfifhfecehgcemgdffmdflk.0&vertical=SEARS