company-research

Document a company research brief covering fundamentals, product, strategy, and networking.

1|Updated Feb 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jonalexjames84/portfolio --skill company-research-jonalexjames84
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: company-research
Source: https://github.com/jonalexjames84/portfolio/tree/main/job-search-os/.claude/skills/company-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jonalexjames84/portfolio --skill company-research-jonalexjames84

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users build thorough, action-oriented briefs about target companies to inform applications, interview prep, and hiring-manager outreach. It consolidates fundamentals, product insights, strategy signals, team intel, and networking context into a single, reusable briefing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Company Fundamentals: captures stage, size, revenue model, trajectory, core product.
  • Product Deep Dive: explores onboarding, launches, sentiment, competitive position.
  • Leadership & Strategy: highlights CEO vision, priorities, culture signals.
  • Team & Hiring Intelligence: identifies product org lead, likely HM, PM hires, open roles.
  • Career Changer Angle: provides precedent signals and domain-fit considerations.
  • Connection Mapping: outlines direct/ alumni connections and networking approach. Outputs are designed to feed /work-product and /referral flows.

Quick Start

Run /company-research [company name] to generate a comprehensive briefing.

Frequently Asked Questions about company-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I prepare a company research brief for an interview?

A comprehensive company research brief covers fundamentals, product deep dive, strategy, leadership, team hiring intelligence, and networking mapping to support application tailoring and interview prep.

What should I include in a target company research briefing?

Target company research should capture company stage, size, revenue model, product launches, competitive position, leadership priorities, open PM roles, and alumni connections to generate actionable work products.

How do I map networking connections for a specific company?

Connection mapping identifies direct and alumni connections at a target company and outlines a networking approach to support referral generation and hiring manager outreach.

Can I tailor my job application using career changer intelligence?

Career changer intelligence provides precedent signals and domain-fit considerations within the company research brief, allowing you to tailor applications and frame your domain transition for hiring managers.

How do I research a product org's hiring manager for PM roles?

The research process identifies the product org lead, likely hiring manager, recent PM hires, and open roles to help you target your application materials and outreach efforts effectively.