Conducting employer research is a critical aspect of running an effective job search. As such, I conducted some of my own research to compile a short list of the best websites for job seekers to study prospective employers.

Doing employer research is beneficial when you’re evaluating potential employers, filling out job applications, writing a cover letter, or preparing for a job interview. This means accessing valuable corporate culture and salary/benefits data as well as reading company reviews written by current and former employees.

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Read: How to Build a Target Employer List

I recommend using the following sites to conduct research on prospective employers. When evaluating job opportunities, the more information you have about a potential employer, the better. Happy researching!

Here’s the List:

• Career Bliss is an online career community that is designed to help you find happiness.
• Comparably provides the most accurate and comprehensive compensation and culture data.
• Craft is a machine learning-driven platform to discover and track innovative companies and sectors.
• Firsthand provides intelligence on what it’s like to work within an industry, company, or profession.
• Glassdoor offers valuable insights from past and current employees of companies nationwide.
• Job Case is committed to connecting, empowering, and employing America’s workforce.
• LinkedIn maintains a large directory of company pages for accessing employer information.

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