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Company Reconnaissance

This tool is designed to help you gather comprehensive information about a company for job applications and interviews. By following the prompt and guidelines provided, you'll be able to create a detailed company overview that will prepare you for your job search process.

Tip

This tool works best with AI models that have internet access or up-to-date information. Using a web-enabled model will ensure you get the most current and comprehensive company information.

Usage

To use this tool, provide the necessary details about the company and role you're interested in within the prompt below.

Prompt

I'd like to learn more about the company for that role.

### Inputs

Company: [company website or name]
Role: [job title]

### Summary

The goal is to have a naturally formatted company overview that will prepare me for applications and interviews with the company.

### Tasks

This task is broken into 3 parts:
1. Collection and gathering information (see Research section below)
2. Collect even more details about the company and its values
3. Remove citations, but do not summarize. 

### Research
Analyze this company for this role. Cover basics including history, mission, values, products/services, size, revenue, and locations. Describe market position, major competitors, and recent news. Explain culture, work environment, employee satisfaction, and work-life balance. Detail career growth opportunities, training programs, and typical career paths. Outline compensation, including benefits, perks, and salary ranges for relevant positions. Provide information on key executives and management style. Include recent financial performance and projections. Highlight recent innovations and R&D focus. Identify current challenges and growth opportunities. Describe the hiring process, common interview questions, and desired qualifications. Include company ratings and recurring themes in employee reviews. Summarize recent press releases and upcoming events. Be concise but thorough.

### Remove citations
Adjust formatting, removing citations "[number]" but do not summarize.

Customization

Tailor your research by including:

  • Key company projects or technologies you're interested in
  • Your experience with their products or services
  • Recent industry developments affecting the company
  • Specific skills you have that match their current needs

Best Practices

  1. Check the company's website and recent financial reports
  2. Look up news articles and industry analyses
  3. Focus on developments relevant to your target role
  4. Understand their main products, services, and competitors
  5. Identify how your skills match their current projects
  6. Prepare specific, informed questions for the interview

Limitations

  • May miss insider information or very recent developments
  • Accuracy depends on available public information
  • Can't capture internal dynamics or unpublished plans
  • Might not reflect rapid changes in fast-moving companies
  • Quality of output depends on the depth of your input

Example Output (excerpt)

Tesla, Inc., founded in 2003 by a group of engineers including Elon Musk, has revolutionized the automotive industry with its focus on sustainable energy and electric vehicles. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. The company's core values include innovation, sustainability, and pushing the boundaries of technology.

As a Software Engineer at Tesla, you would be part of a company at the forefront of both automotive and energy technology. Tesla's main products include electric vehicles (Model S, 3, X, and Y), solar panels, and energy storage solutions. The company culture is known for its fast-paced, innovative environment with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and thinking outside the box.

[And the output continues...]

FAQ

  1. Q: How often should I update my research using this tool? A: Before each application stage and interview. For fast-moving industries, update weekly.

  2. Q: Can I use this tool for multiple companies? A: Yes. Run the prompt separately for each company, changing the company name and role inputs each time. You'll get a unique overview for each company.

  3. Q: How detailed is the research output from this tool? A: Comprehensive but focused. It provides enough depth to discuss the company confidently and ask informed questions without overwhelming detail.

  4. Q: What if the tool finds limited information about a company? A: It will focus on available industry trends and competitors. It will also suggest relevant questions to ask about the company's future plans.

  5. Q: How can I verify the information provided by this tool? A: Cross-check key points with official company sources, recent news, and industry publications. Remember, the tool uses publicly available information, which may have limitations.