How to Research Companies on LinkedIn

Overview

• Benefits• How to search for companies• Searching company pages for current

employees• Wrap-up

Benefits

• Find out more information about companies you’re interested in

• Go to your interview more prepared• Connect with employees at these companies

Searching for Companies on LinkedIn

• From the top-right search bar– Select “Companies”– Type in a local company

(i.e. a local hospital or accounting firm)

Searching for Companies on LinkedIn

• Once you find the company you’re looking for:– Click “Follow Company”– Click on the company to

go to their Company Page

Searching Company Pages

• From the Company Page you have the ability to see any employee that lists that specific company as their employer

• Click “See all”

Searching Company Pages

• Use this feature to– Connect with

employees/employers in the community

• If you’re connecting with someone you don’t know too well, refresh their memory on who you are– Bryant & Stratton College

student or graduate that you met at a recent career fair on campus

Wrap-Up

• As you continue to search for and connect with local companies…– Your LinkedIn network will grow– You’ll be able to better prepare for career fairs and

job interviews– Ability to connect with employees at these

companies