There's a lot of information on companies conducting background checks, Googling candidates for employment, checking you out on Facebook, and finding out as much about you as they can, online.
It works both ways though. You can find out about employers, as well, to make sure the company is one you want to work for and the job is a good fit for your experience and skills.
LinkedIn company profiles are a good way to find more information on a company you're interested in. You'll be able see your connections at the company, new hires, promotions, jobs posted, related companies, and company statistics.
Glassdoor has a Companies & Reviews section where you can check out what employees have to say about the company they work for.
You'll find that most companies have a presence on Facebook and Twitter. Follow them to get the latest company news and updates. If it's a hospitality, travel or service oriented organization you may be able to glean some information from reviews on sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor.
Also, there are warning signs to watch for, if you're having reservations about whether this is the company for you. Taking the time to research companies makes good sense. It's as important for you to know that you want to work at a company as it is for the company to be sure that they want to offer you a job.
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Don’t forget ViewsOnYou.com to check out the culture of an organisation you’re interested in.
Where a LinkedIn profile shows who and what you know, ViewsOnYou shows what you are like and can help job seekers find the right fit with companies they are interested in working for.
ViewsOnYou already matches tens of thousands of individuals with hundreds of leading companies (from McKinsey and KPMG, to Goldman Sachs and Google) allowing them to get an idea of how they fit with the culture of a company.