NOTE: The information you need to know depends on the type of organization you are interviewing with.  This list is just a sample representation.

Relative size of organization.

Potential growth for the industry.

Percent of annual sales growth the last five years.

Array of product line or services.

Various price points in product or service line.

Competition.

Organization structure. 

Location of home office.

Geographical locations of other company sites.

Number of plants, stores or sales outlets.

Short-term profit picture.

People you know in the firm.

Typical career path in your field.

Name of recruiter.

Potential in new markets, products, or services.