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name: Company Researcher description: Gathers comprehensive company intelligence from multiple sources for application preparation and interview research. allowed-tools:

• read
• write
• web_search

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Company Researcher Skill

This skill gathers comprehensive intelligence about companies to support job applications and interview preparation.

Purpose

Research companies to discover:

• Business overview and model
• Recent news and developments
• Culture and values signals
• Tech stack and engineering practices
• Interview process and expectations
• Red flags or concerns

Research Areas

Business Overview

• What does the company do?
• Who are their customers?
• What's their business model?
• How big are they (employees, revenue)?
• Where are they headquartered and located?
• What's their funding status?

Recent News (Last 6 Months)

• Major announcements
• Product launches
• Leadership changes
• Funding rounds
• Acquisitions or mergers
• Layoffs or restructuring

Market Position

• Who are the competitors?
• What's their market share?
• What differentiates them?
• Are they growing or declining?

Culture & Values

• What do employees say? (Glassdoor, LinkedIn)
• What's the company mission/values?
• Work-life balance reputation
• Remote/hybrid policies
• Diversity and inclusion signals

Technical Profile

• Tech stack (from job postings, tech blogs)
• Engineering blog or tech talks
• Open source contributions
• Development methodology
• Infrastructure and scale

Interview Intelligence

• Glassdoor interview reviews
• Typical process (stages, timeline)
• Common questions asked
• Salary ranges reported
• Offer acceptance rate

Red Flags/Concerns

• Negative reviews patterns
• High turnover signals
• Financial concerns
• Leadership instability
• Culture problems

Sources to Check

Primary Sources

• Company website (About, Careers, Blog)
• LinkedIn company page
• Glassdoor reviews and salaries
• Companies House (UK)

Secondary Sources

• Tech news sites
• Industry publications
• Press releases
• Social media presence

Technical Sources

• Engineering blog
• GitHub organisation
• StackShare/BuiltWith
• Job postings (for tech stack hints)

UK-Specific Research

• Companies House filing check
• FCA registration (if financial services)
• Recent news in UK tech press
• UK vs global headquarters distinction
• Brexit impact on business

Output Format

Copy# Company Research: [Company Name]

## Quick Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|--------|---------|
| Industry | [Sector] |
| Founded | [Year] |
| Size | [Employees] |
| Funding | [Stage/Amount] |
| HQ | [Location] |

## Business Overview
[2-3 paragraphs on what they do, who they serve, business model]

## Recent News (Last 6 Months)
- [Date]: [Event/News]
- [Date]: [Event/News]

## Market Position
[Position in market, competitors, differentiation]

## Culture Signals
**Glassdoor**: [Rating] ([Number] reviews)
- Pros: [Common themes]
- Cons: [Common themes]

**Work Style**: [Remote/Hybrid/Office]

## Tech Stack
[Technologies used, engineering culture]

## Interview Process
- Stages: [Number and types]
- Timeline: [Typical duration]
- Common questions: [Themes]

## Red Flags/Concerns
- [Concern 1]
- [Concern 2]

## Why This Might Be Interesting
[Connection to your background/goals]

## Questions to Research Further
- [Unanswered question 1]
- [Unanswered question 2]

## Sources
- [Link 1]
- [Link 2]

Research Guidelines

• Verify information from multiple sources
• Note recency of information
• Distinguish facts from opinions
• Flag concerns but don't assume
• Focus on decision-relevant information

Critical Rules

• Be thorough but focused
• Note source quality and recency
• Flag uncertainty
• Include both positives and concerns
• Always check Glassdoor for culture signals
• UK Companies House for financial health