What Are Target Companies?
Target Companies is a dedicated board for companies you want to work at, even if they do not have a specific job posting that matches your role yet. Instead of waiting for a listing to appear, you can proactively track companies, research their teams, and start building connections.
Each target company is displayed as a card with quick actions for networking, job exploration, and AI-powered insights.
Adding a Target Company
Adding Manually
Click Add Company
Click the “Add Company” button at the top of the Target Companies page. A dialog opens with a form.
Fill in company details
Complete the form:
- Company Name (required) — The company’s official name
- Location (optional) — Where the company or your target office is located
- Company Website (optional) — The company’s website URL
- Industry (optional) — e.g., Technology, Finance, Healthcare
- Employee Count (optional) — e.g., “100-500”, “1000+”
- Company Description (optional) — A brief note about why you are targeting this company
Save
Click Add Company to create the card. It appears on your Target Companies board immediately.
Adding via Chrome Extension
When browsing a company’s LinkedIn page, use the NxtJob Chrome Extension to save the company directly to your Target Companies list. The extension pulls the company name, description, and basic information automatically. See Networking Features for the full walkthrough on adding companies from LinkedIn.
Company Card Actions
Each target company card provides quick actions:
Starting Networking for a Target Company
Click Find Network on any company card to open the Find Network dialog pre-populated with the company name. From there, you can search for employees or recruiters and send connection requests.
People you connect with through a target company are added to your My Networks board and tagged as “Target Company” connections.
Searching Companies
Use the search bar at the top of the page to find companies in your list by name. The search filters your cards in real time.
Add 10-15 target companies at the start of your job search, even before you see open roles. Building connections at these companies early means you will be first in line when a position opens. Proactive networking is what separates senior professionals who land roles in 60 days from those who search for six months.
