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Find background information about people

Q: How do I find background information about a person?

Enter the full name of the person plus context such as a city or employer, choose the purpose of your research, and getbackground.online searches public sources and compiles the findings into one readable background report.

Q: Can I research someone before a job interview?

Yes. Choose the professional research purpose to get a report focused on career history, publications, public talks and recent company news, which is exactly what you need for interview preparation.

Q: Which sources are used?

Only publicly available sources such as news articles, public records, company registers and public profiles. Because several people can share the same name, always verify the findings.

Enter the name and characteristics of the individual on the left. getbackground.online runs structured searches across public sources and curates one readable background report - for job interview preparation, competitor and competition research, investment due diligence or plain general research.

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What do you need the background information for?

The purpose you pick changes what the report emphasises. Pick the one that matches your situation and read what a report looks like for it.

Job interview preparation

Know your interviewer, hiring manager and future employer before you walk in.

Competitor research

Company history, founders, funding and market position of the competition.

General research

Simply find out who someone is, from public records and media mentions.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find background information about a person?

Enter the full name plus context such as a city or employer, choose the purpose of your research, and getbackground.online searches public sources and compiles the findings into one readable background report.

Can I research someone before a job interview?

Yes. Choose the professional research purpose for a report focused on career history, publications, public talks and recent company news - see background research for job interviews.

Can I use it for competitor research?

Yes. Next to people you can research companies: history, ownership, funding, products, partnerships and public disputes. Read more about competitor and competition research.

Which sources are used?

Only publicly available sources: news articles, public records, company registers and public profiles. Because several people can share the same name, always verify the findings before acting on them.