How can you research a company's organizational structure? (2024)

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• Explore LinkedIn:

  LinkedIn is a treasure trove for company research. Look at the company's page, dive into employee profiles, and note titles and connections. This can reveal the company's structure and how you might fit into the team.

• Ask during interviews:

  Interviews are a golden chance to ask about department interactions, supervision, decision-making, and conflict resolution. It shows you're interested and helps you gauge if the company is the right fit for you.

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• Barkha Rani APAC Manager-Enterprise Business…

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  To research a company's organizational structure:1. Begin with the company's website, where you may find an "About Us" or "Our Team" section.2. Check their LinkedIn page to review employee profiles for job titles and connections.3. Look for published organizational charts in annual reports, investor presentations, or internal portals.4. Network with current or former employees for firsthand insights into the company's structure.5. Review news articles and press releases for updates on leadership changes and key personnel.6. Consider checking employee reviews on platforms like Glassdoor for additional insights into the organizational structure and work culture.Combine information from these sources and voalá!

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• Barkha Rani APAC Manager-Enterprise Business Development | AWS Cloud Practitioner Certified | HPE Sales Certified

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  Start by examining their official website. Typically, sections like 'About Us' or 'Our Team' provide insights into hierarchy and key departments. Utilize professional platforms like LinkedIn to explore employee profiles, including executives and managers. Direct inquiries to HR representatives or department heads can also be fruitful. Maintain a respectful and professional tone throughout your inquiries.

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  To understand a company's inner workings, try talking to an employee there. Start by finding someone who knows the ropes - an old friend or a friend-of-a-friend works well. Reach out with a friendly note, mentioning how you know each other and why you're curious about their company. Suggest meeting for coffee or a quick chat when it's easy for them. Bring smart questions about how the company's organized and how teams work together. Listen well and ask follow-ups to really get the inside scoop.

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  There are several ways to find a company's organizational structure:1. **Company Website:** Check the "About Us" or "Our Team" section of the company's website. Often, they provide an overview of their organizational structure.2. **SEC Filings:** For publicly-traded companies, their Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings might contain information about the organizational structure in the annual reports or proxy statements.3. **LinkedIn:** Look at the company's LinkedIn page. Sometimes, they showcase their organizational structure or key employees.4. **Business Directories:** Websites like Bloomberg, Crunchbase, or Hoovers might provide organizational information.5. **News and Articles:**

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• Kartik Batra AI Product Management | Conversational Analytics | Machine Learning | Growth |

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  One of the simplest ways to get relevant company and cultural information from the website is to read the “resources/blog” section of the website. It allows you to understand what are the topics or technologies that the company is actively speaking about, implying that they are keen on cultivating those values both internally and externally. Companies also actively voice their CSR or other social initiatives which have pertinent information about the company’s vision, their people and the overall culture of the company. These sections often have employee interviews which contain deep insights about the way the organisation functions.

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  LinkedIn is a wonderful and effective tool to both research organizations as well as learn who the leaders are at the company. Look through your connections and contacts to see if any are connected to individuals that may be able to make an introduction.Additionally, follow the leaders of these organizations and comment on their posts to help you gain visibility. Engage in a thoughtful discussion and/or dialogue so these leaders see that you have engaged with their content. This can go a long way in helping you job search and landing that next role. LinkedIn is such a powerful platform that one connection can change your life. Keep being active, keep at it and don't give up!

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• Surosh Sabeti Global Head of Talent l Talent Operations l Consulting Lead I Transformation l TA Advisory

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  LinkedIn's your go-to for scoping out companies and spotting the top dogs. Take a scroll through your connections, see if any can hook you up with an intro.And hey, don't be shy with the big shots! Drop a comment on their posts, join the convo – it's like leaving a little trail of breadcrumbs to your next gig.LinkedIn's more than just a site, it's a game-changer. So keep at it, keep engaging, and who knows? Your next big opportunity might just be a click away!

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• Kartik Batra AI Product Management | Conversational Analytics | Machine Learning | Growth |

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  LinkedIn is a powerful tool not because it has company insights but because it is a powerhouse of employee data. After you’ve done checking the company on LinkedIn, you can look for people of the same function as you in the company. You can understand their backgrounds, their growth by factors like promotions, average duration of promotions, role based/functional hierarchy etc. You can also check for employee backgrounds for information like education, previous companies, and cater your resume in a more meaningful manner to ensure that it aligns with what the company might be looking for. This data is not only valuable while choosing a future employer but also acts as insights during the assessment and application process.

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• Brian M. Montalvo AVP for Career Services, Florida Atlantic University | Certified Career Counselor | National Certified Counselor | NCDA's 2021 Outstanding Career Practitioner Award Recipient | B2 ResumeWorks Consulting

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  Using Linkedin in the correct fashion can also provide a wealth of information on this topic. But it is not nearly enough to do a surface search. In order to gain information about a company's structure, you would have to spend time doing a deeper dive into the people of the company. In the end, companies are comprised of a collection of people.

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• Brian M. Montalvo AVP for Career Services, Florida Atlantic University | Certified Career Counselor | National Certified Counselor | NCDA's 2021 Outstanding Career Practitioner Award Recipient | B2 ResumeWorks Consulting

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  Reading online reviews only provides an iota of information, and it's not something I recommend as a strategy or a starting point. Online reviews will provide insightful information, but as a reader of reviewers, you have to have robust screening measure to ensure that you are not reading reviews that strengthen your existing biases or reviews from individuals who are trying to provide subjective feedback. Online reviews often appear to be a love or hate of a company, and as a reviewing seeking useful information, you want the reviews that provide objective feedback.

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• Brian M. Montalvo AVP for Career Services, Florida Atlantic University | Certified Career Counselor | National Certified Counselor | NCDA's 2021 Outstanding Career Practitioner Award Recipient | B2 ResumeWorks Consulting

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  Preparing the right type of questions during the interview is a great way to demonstrate that you have done your research, are engaged in the company, and gain valuable information that will assist you in evaluating whether or not you would like to work for that company. There is an appropriate time during the interview, normally toward the portion where you get to as questions that you can not only ask about the org structure, which is important, but more importantly, the duration of each leader in their position. Gaining this information will be insight as you evaluate as company's culture.

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• Brian M. Montalvo AVP for Career Services, Florida Atlantic University | Certified Career Counselor | National Certified Counselor | NCDA's 2021 Outstanding Career Practitioner Award Recipient | B2 ResumeWorks Consulting

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  A great source of information can be found on Hoovers Company records. If you are enrolled in college, most university and college libraries invest in Hoovers Company records. Not only will you gain access to the org structure, but you will also gain access to critical information that will provide you with additional information such as key competitors, annual reports, and a detailed history of the company's founding and growth.

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• Nerida Rooney Award Winning Global Talent Acquisition Leader ✨ Keynote Speaker✨RL100 member ✨In-House TA Leader of the Year ✨Thought Leader ✨ IHR Judge

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  Transparency - ask the question: if you think it’s needed in order to understand if the role is right for you then no question is off the table - interviews are two way streaks and if you want to know the structure of either the business or your team then ask.

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